tesa Floorlaying Tape Removable — Lay Carpet and PVC Flooring, Lift It Later Without Residue
Double-Sided10 m × 50 mmResidue-Free RemovalSolvent-Free
tesa Floorlaying Tape Removable (55731) is a double-sided, textile-reinforced tape for fixing carpets, rugs and PVC floor coverings, 10 m long and 50 mm wide, for homes, rented flats, offices and event spaces where the floor covering must hold firmly but come up again without leaving adhesive on the floor.
tesa states it can be used on sensitive surfaces such as laminate, tears easily by hand and can be walked on immediately after laying. The adhesive is solvent-free and odour-free, and the tape is UV-, temperature- and chemical-resistant.
Before you order: This is not a floor-marking or line tape: it is a double-sided tape that goes under the floor covering. tesa states it is not suitable for natural stone floors.
What's in the Box
- 1 × roll tesa Floorlaying Tape Removable, white, 10 m × 50 mm
What It Means in Practice
- Stick the tape to the clean, dry floor along edges and seams, remove the liner and press the carpet or PVC covering onto it.
- Because it removes without residue, it suits rented properties and temporary installations such as exhibitions.
- Tears by hand — no scissors needed while laying.
- The covering can be walked on straight away after laying.
What Will Not Work
- Natural stone floors — not suitable according to tesa.
- Floor marking, safety lines or aisle marking — use a single-sided marking tape instead.
- Dusty, wet or greasy substrates — the floor must be clean and dry for the tape to hold.
Key Features
Removable
Comes off without residue, also on sensitive surfaces such as laminate.
Textile-reinforced
Double-sided tape that tears by hand.
Solvent-free
Odour-free acrylic adhesive.
Walk on immediately
No waiting time after laying.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
55731-00011-11 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4042448388445 |
| Brand |
tesa |
| Official name |
tesa Floorlaying Tape Removable |
| Tape |
| Type |
Double-sided, textile-reinforced |
| Length × width |
10 m × 50 mm |
| Colour |
White |
| Adhesive |
Tackified acrylic, solvent-free |
| Total thickness |
248 µm |
| Performance (datasheet) |
| Tensile strength |
30 N/cm |
| Elongation at break |
80% |
| Resistance |
UV, temperature and chemical resistant |
| Use |
| Suitable for |
Carpet and PVC floor coverings; also on sensitive substrates such as laminate |
| Not suitable for |
Natural stone floors |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Not published by the manufacturer — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it damage laminate or parquet?
tesa states the tape can be used on sensitive surfaces such as laminate and removes without residue.
Can I use it to mark lines on the floor?
No — it is double-sided and goes under the floor covering. Use a marking tape for lines.
How much do I need?
One roll gives 10 m of tape; measure the perimeter and seams of the area you want to fix.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Removable floorlaying tape is the right choice wherever a rug or covering must stay put but the floor underneath must stay clean — rented offices, show stands and temporary installations. Browse more tapes and adhesives in our
stationery range.
✓ Buy it if you need to fix carpet or PVC flooring and remove it later without residue.
✕ Skip it if you need floor-marking tape or are working on natural stone.
→ Also consider tesa Professional 60020 Spray Glue Permanent for permanent bonding of paper, card and fabrics.
Not sure the tape suits your floor? Tell us the floor and covering type and we will check with the tesa data.