5 Uses for Gaffers Tape

Here are 5 ways you can utilize BT-260 in your next application!

Written by
Bron Marketing
Published on
June 3rd, 2025

Gaffer’s tape is the backbone of the entertainment industry; an essential tool that ensures every aspect of the production, set, or concert runs smoothly. 


BT-260 is a widely favored Professional Grade Gaffer’s Tape, thanks to its hand tear ability, clean removal, and conformability. BT-260 is incredibly versatile and reliable to use, making it ideal for a myriad of applications. 


Here are 5 ways you can utilize BT-260 in your next application:


1. Cord Covering

Keeping cords and cables organized on a busy floor can be challenging. BT-260 provides the perfect solution to cut workplace chaos. This high-quality gaffer’s tape is widely used in photography, film, conventions, and hospitality environments for its strength, versatility, and non-reflective properties. BT-260 is perfect for covering cords, minimizing trips, and keeping sets safe. It is also trusted for stage and prop marking, wire identification, light blocking, and book repairing. Available in 18 colors, BT-260 meets a variety of on-set demands. While gaffer’s tape is applicable by hand, The GaffGun™ makes applying other gaffer’s tapes efficient and seamless.


2. Labeling Equipment

In productions where countless pieces of gear are in use, BT-260 is an easy solution for quick labeling. Just tear a strip by hand, write on it with a marker, and attach it to your equipment. It's efficient, visible, and saves time during setup and breakdown. 

 

3. Stage and Prop Marking

BT-260 is also commonly used for stage and prop marking. By using Gaffer’s tape, you can create organization on set, so each prop or equipment has a designated section. BT-260 can also mark where actors or singers need to stand for lighting and camera alignment, allowing a production to be organized and run smoothly. 


4. Light Blocking

As mentioned before, BT-260 minimizes glare or reflections during filming so it can also be utilized to block out any unwanted light. Whether it’s a sliver of light from a door or a window, BT-260 can be used to seal gaps and control lighting with precision. It's a simple, effective way to maintain a controlled environment on set. 


5. General Repair

In the fast-paced world of production, things don’t always go as planned, and BT-260 can come to the rescue. From mending broken gear cases to reinforcing set pieces or even repairing books, BT-260 is a dependable solution for on-the-spot repairs. Strength and flexibility make Gaffers tape a go-to tool when you need something fixed quickly and reliably, without halting the show. 


Watch these 5 applications of Gaffer’s tape in action


BT-260 is great tool for any application in the entertainment industry, due to its quality and versatility. BT-260 is even available in 18 different colors, including fluorescent options for extra visibility, making it even more adaptable. Contact an Application Specialist to utilize BT-260 in your next application!