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The Best Mounting Tapes

We compared eight mounting tapes on owner ratings, reviews, and specs. The Gorilla Mounting Tape is our top pick for its strong adhesion and versatility.

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The bottom line

The Gorilla Mounting Tape (B082TQ3KB5) is our top pick for its heavy-duty bond up to 30lbs, instant hold, and suitability for both indoor and outdoor use. It's priced at $9.89 and has an average owner rating of 4.4/5 from 23929 ratings. The EZlifego Mounting Tape (B07VNSXY31) is a budget pick at $7.98, with strong adhesion and ease of use, though it may damage delicate surfaces upon removal. The Gorilla Tough Clear Double Sided Mounting Tape (B01M9GPJM9) is an upgrade pick at $41.75, with a clear, weather-resistant bond up to 15lbs.

Top pick
Gorilla Mounting TapeGorilla Mounting Tape $9.89

Best overall mounting tape for heavy-duty use

The Gorilla Mounting Tape has a heavy-duty bond up to 30lbs, instant hold, and versatility across surfaces. Priced at $9.89, it has an average owner rating of 4.4/5 from 23929 ratings. The tradeoff is its higher price compared to budget options.

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Budget pick
EZlifego Mounting TapeEZlifego Mounting Tape $7.98

Strong adhesion at a lower price

The EZlifego Mounting Tape has strong adhesion and ease of use at $7.98. It has an average owner rating of 4.4/5 from 131583 ratings. However, it may damage delicate surfaces upon removal.

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Upgrade pick
Gorilla Tough Clear Double Sided Mounting TapeGorilla Tough Clear Double Sided Mounting Tape $41.75

Clear, weather-resistant tape for indoor and outdoor use

The Gorilla Tough Clear Double Sided Mounting Tape has a clear, weather-resistant bond up to 15lbs at $41.75. It has an average owner rating of 4.3/5 from 64044 ratings. The tradeoff is its higher price.

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The field, ranked

  1. Gorilla Mounting Tape Best for heavy-duty, versatile use 9.0/10 $9.89 Amazon
  2. Gorilla Tough Clear Double Sided Mounting Tape Great for clear, weather-resistant bonding 8.0/10 $41.75 Amazon
  3. EZlifego Mounting Tape Good budget option with strong adhesion 8.0/10 $7.98 Amazon
  4. GORILLA Double Sided Mounting Tape Heavy-duty, weatherproof for large projects 7.0/10 $43.00 Amazon
  5. Double Sided Mounting Tape Versatile, pre-cut strips for easy application 7.0/10 $64.30 Amazon
  6. Gorilla Tough & Clear Mounting Tape Strong adhesion, clear appearance 7.0/10 $14.98 Amazon
  7. GORILLA Invisible Hold Mounting Tape Invisible hold, multi-surface compatibility 6.0/10 $6.63 Amazon
  8. Gorilla Heavy Duty Double Sided Mounting Tape Heavy-duty, but difficult to remove 5.0/10 $144.32 Amazon

Owner complaints

Owners of the EZlifego Mounting Tape (B07VNSXY31) frequently mention potential damage to surfaces upon removal, particularly on drywall and painted walls. The Gorilla Tough & Clear Mounting Tape (B01M9GPN2A) has some complaints about the difficulty of removing the paper backing and cutting the tape with scissors. The Gorilla Heavy Duty Double Sided Mounting Tape (B097HN3HS8) has reports of difficulty in removing the protective film and potential to rip paint or drywall if removed.

Also-rans

The GORILLA Invisible Hold Mounting Tape (B00OXVG9FW) and the Gorilla Tough & Clear Mounting Tape (B01M9GPN2A) did not make our top picks due to lower adhesion strength and ease of use compared to the Gorilla Mounting Tape (B082TQ3KB5). The Gorilla Heavy Duty Double Sided Mounting Tape (B097HN3HS8) is ranked last due to its high price and reported issues with removal.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings and reviews from Amazon, totaling over 300,000 ratings across the eight products. We considered adhesion strength, versatility, ease of use, and weather resistance in our evaluation. No products were tested hands-on, and the evidence on some products, like the GORILLA Invisible Hold Mounting Tape (B00OXVG9FW), is thinner than others.