Multi-Purpose Adhesive Tape

Here are some 'junk drawer' essentials - a choice of duct, masking & clear Sellotape and paper tapes in two widths 25mm and 50mm.

PAPER TAPE: The paper tapes are fully recyclable, easy to tear by hand if you prefer, and the 25mm ones fit in a standard 'sellotape' dispenser. We use the paper tapes to send your mail orders. It's really nice to use and very strong.

GAFFER TAPE - or duct tape: Most quality households are held together with this. 

SELLOTAPE - Of course we have classic golden sellotape too 

MASKING TAPE - some excellent apple green masking tape (it doesn't have to be beige you know).

The gaffer tape is the excellent Gladiator brand.... And what is the difference between gaffer tape and duct tape? According to the GafferTape.com website:

Gaffer tape is mostly used for short term, indoor applications where low residue is important. Whereas, duct tape's strong adhesive and water resistant coating makes it extremely versatile and able to be used both indoors and out.

As the saying goes: "If you can't fix it with gaffer tape, you're not using enough."

And why is it called gaffer tape? Well take a look at the Wikipedia link here