Barricade Tapes

What is barricade tape? 

Barricade tape is non-adhesive warning tape, often used to cordon off certain zones and areas. Barricade tape is often red and white, although it comes in other colours. It is brightly coloured with high-visibility ink and usually has alternating stripes across it. The main reason for its design is to draw attention to safety warnings or hazards. 

As Australia’s leading adhesive tape expert, we offer a wide variety of barricade tapes for your business or project. We also offer custom-printed barricade tape. Contact us for more information.

What are the different types of barricade tapes?

Barricade tapes are fairly standard, featuring highly contrasting colours and stripes. Some are labelled, usually with words like ‘Danger’ or ‘Caution’ to further emphasize the warning they’re trying to convey. 

We offer three varieties of barricade tapes: general purpose, labelled, and custom.

1. General barricade tape 

Our general barricade tape is lightweight and weather-resistant. This tape is suitable for permanent indoor use or temporary outdoor use (for example, as a safety barrier or use in crowd control). It’s hand-tearable and removes cleanly.

We stock five colour options: 

• Red and white barricade tape is for identifying and isolating fire prevention zones.
• Black and yellow is for identifying general hazards. 
• Blue and white is for identifying defective equipment. 
• Green and white is for identifying and creating first-aid zones. 

General barricade tape is best for construction and safety sectors, but also works well in the entertainment, exhibition, paint, and hardware industries.  

If you’re looking to purchase general barricade tape for your business, give us a call to find out more. 

2. Labelled barricade tape

Labelled barrier tapes are best for more specific hazards. If you work in the industrial or safety sectors, they’ll help in making your warning message as clear as possible.

Our labelled barricade tapes have the same properties as our general barricade tapes and they come with various warning messages. 

• Black and yellow ‘caution’ tape.
• Black and yellow ‘wet paint’ tape.
• Black and yellow ‘danger asbestos dust’ hazard tape.
• Red and white ‘danger do not enter’ barricade tape.

Enquire with our experienced team today to get a precise quote for your needs. 

3. Custom-printed barricade tape

If you need a particular hazard message or are interested in a barricade tape with your company name or logo, we can create a custom printed barricade tape specifically for your business, project, or industry. Custom printed tape is an excellent way to deliver the message you want to convey. 

We offer more than 1,000 PMS colours and a vast range of custom-printed adhesive tapes to deliver your message in a cost-effective way. The process is simple and easy. Start by contacting us today to learn more.

Barricade tape: What do I need to know?

The primary thing to be aware of with barricade tapes is the colour and message you’re trying to convey. (For example, red and white barricade tape tends to mean ‘danger – do not enter’.) Understanding the colour and intent will help keep your warning message clear and easy to understand. You want to avoid choosing something ambiguous or unrelated to your hazard as this will negate your warning entirely. 

Installation is another thing to be aware of. As a non-adhesive tape, there are a couple of ways you can install this hazard tape. Many people choose to either tape, tie, nail, or staple the barricade tape to make sure it stays in place.

You should also check if the tape you’re looking at is weatherproof. If you’re planning on installing outdoors, you’ll want some level of water resistance, otherwise it may get damaged and need to be replaced. Stylus’ barricade tape uses waterproof ink, weather resistant and rated for outdoor use up to 3 months.

Why choose Stylus Tapes? 

Choosing a barricade tape should be as easy and straightforward as the message you’re trying to convey. You should be able to select the best option for your needs at the most competitive price. That’s where Stylus Tapes comes in. We’re here to help, offering expert advice and custom solutions.

Since 1981, we’ve been supplying Australian industries with innovative and practical products. We care about our customers and our knowledgeable team is ready to help with any tape-related challenge. Contact us today.

FAQs

Can I use barricade tape as a crowd control barrier? 

Absolutely. Barricade tape is perfect for crowd control. It can help to keep certain areas off-limits and direct people towards the areas they should be in. Plus, if you use a labelled barrier tape, you can emphasise your point. If you work in the entertainment or exhibition industry, barricade tape can solve a lot of crowd-related problems. 

Can barricade tape be used in wet weather?

Yes, Stylus 2770 Barricade tape is waterproof and can be used in wet weather.

Are bulk orders available?

Yes. We specialise in wholesale and bulk orders, providing businesses with cost-effective and innovative solutions for their tape needs.