Self Adhesive Magnetic Tape 12mm x 10mtr side A

The media could not be loaded.  I upped my game on creating flyscreens this year. Up until now I've used velcro but saw magnetic tape mentioned in a review for the flyscreen mesh itself so figured I'd give it a go.This is perfect, sticks well to UPVC and has also has stuck well to the mesh although I may add a couple of staples or extra glue to ensure it lasts all summer as mesh isn't generally an ideal surface to stick to.When you use velcro the screens are harder to open so when you want to open/close the window it can sometimes pull the velcro away from the mesh/window but with this magnetic tape it's a breeze as you're not having to rip it apart. (see short video)You have to buy the Tape A and Tape B separately - it would be nice if they came as a pack - but less than 6 quid is a really good price for a 10 metre roll especially with free postage.I managed to do 4 top windows out of this roll and I've ordered a second batch for remaining windows I need to do. 10 metres sounded a lot when ordering but I really should have measured around all the windows first as my smallest window (pictured) took 220cm of a roll which surprised me a little! It's easy to cut and it did let me pull away from window to adjust it when I was putting it up as I'd not immediately pressed it down firmly, just lightly laid in on the surface.I'm happy to recommend this tape, it does exactly what I need it to and it does it well.I'll report back in a couple of months on how it lasts.(I've added this review to both Tape A and Tape B purchases)UPDATE: after 3 days the mesh on the window that I open and close quite a bit did come away from the tape, it was no longer sticky enough to allow me to pull on it. I resolved that by adding a couple of staples to the corner I pull on (flat face of staple inwards so as not to damage the magnetic surfaces by catching) and that has worked a treat.I've added a further picture so you can see. They're pretty wonky as I did it late one night in near dark after spending ages looking for staples but hey it worked and the mesh is firmly attached. On windows I've still got to do I'll make a better job of it.I'm not marking the tape down for losing its sticky as mesh is hard for anything to stay stuck to really. Magnet is still great.

Most magnetic tape came in 2.5 times the price, or even double the price was the next cheapest. This stuff works really well (you need to buy the corresponding B side tape). I've put it around all of my windows for fixing fly netting to prevent bugs during the summer. Easy to cut to size. You have to press it firmly to get it to adhere to the window frame, but this wasn't necessarily an issue. The only slight problem i had was with the shipping - the first time was 4 days after the longest estimated delivery date, but when i emailed the vendor they did promise to sort it out, and the tape did actually turn up the next day.

I used this tape (remember, you will need to buy a roll of A and a roll of B) to fit removable 3mm acrylic sheets to opening windows for secondary double glazing.A few things to bear in mind:- The magnetic strength of this tape isn't that good. Limit your acrylic sheet to 3mm and don't attempt to fit big sheets in place. This tape is ok for smaller 1/4 light openers but not for big panels.- Ensure that the frame surface is perfectly level and clean. If the frame isn't level all round you won't get a good seal and the sheet may slip out of place. To get an even better seal on uneven frames, apply one or two layers of double sided tape first, to give the magnetic tape a better adhesion surface.- If your frame surface isn't very level, apply a very thin layer of Evo-stick glue and let it set for 20-30 mins for extra adhesion for the tape. Don't apply it too thickly, a very thin layer is all you need!- Mark your roll of A and B so that you will always apply the correct tape in the correct orderOnce you've done your preparation, peel back one side of the protective film on your acrylic sheet and apply a run of type A around the perimeter of the sheet. Then apply the similar type B on top of this layer (it will settle itself on top very well), ensuring that you don't leave any gaps. Then remove the backing tape from the B tape layer - it's easy to remove using the point of a sharp craft knife. Mate your acrylic sheet to the opener, starting at the bottom and ensure that it's all level. Then press the edge of the sheet down all around using a soft microfibre cloth to ensure a good adhesive seal.Enjoy your draught-free windows!

You'll need side A and side B strips.The adhesive is OK for hard surfaces - plastic or painted wood but it's not much use for fabric or screen mesh.I used it to add an insect screen to my windows. I found the adhesive stuck fine on the windows but wasn't brilliant on the screen mesh. It did allow me to position it though and then use staples through the strip and mesh for a more permanent fix. Smooth side of the staple goes through the tape and curled side through the insect screen.