{"id":1219,"date":"2021-10-18T09:46:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T13:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2021-12-24T17:21:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T22:21:38","slug":"how-long-does-flex-tape-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-flex-tape-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long does Flex Tape Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re familiar with the powerful adhesive tape known for its ability to seal leaking pipes, damaged roofs, and even boats sawed in half \u2013 then you might be wondering \u201chow long does flex tape last?\u201d<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I previously put some of flex tape\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/does-flex-tape-work\/\">claims to the test<\/a> using several real-life applications and was pleasantly surprised with the results. While the adhesive tape performed well in most of these tests \u2013 including during underwater use \u2013 it didn\u2019t provide an answer as to how long flex tape lasts.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer markets the product as a temporary fix for emergency repairs and states that it\u2019s not meant to be a permanent fix. That said, I figured knowing how long flex tape lasts would be useful information for anyone planning to use it for repairs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a3c980acb76\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65a3c980acb76\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-flex-tape-last\/#So_how_long_are_we_talking\" title=\"So, how long are we talking?\">So, how long are we talking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-flex-tape-last\/#Bucket_Test\" title=\"Bucket Test\">Bucket Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-flex-tape-last\/#PVC_Test\" title=\"PVC Test\">PVC Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-long-does-flex-tape-last\/#Underwater_Test\" title=\"Underwater Test \">Underwater Test <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_how_long_are_we_talking\"><\/span><strong>So, how long are we talking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Flex tape works wonders when you need a quick fix around the house. Unlike duct tape or <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/gorilla-tape-vs-flex-tape\/\">gorilla tape<\/a>, Flex tape is specifically designed to be used in wet environments.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its ability to seal and contain leaking water, there are all sorts of applications you could use it for including temporality patching leaking plumbing, sealing leaky pool inflatables, covering up cracks in outdoor lighting, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>The limiting factor for flex seal seems to be its ability to withstand moisture for a prolonged period of time. In my previous testing, the only time I ran into leaks was while patching a PVC pipe from the exterior.<\/p>\n<p>For this test, I figured the best method would be to repair a leak with flex tape and then see how long it held up.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at some of the other flex tape tests online, it became clear that in many cases the tape was able to mostly repair a leak, but sometimes a trickle of water would manage to work its way through. That\u2019s still quite impressive and would still make flex tape useful for emergency repairs, but less so for long-term repairs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bucket_Test\"><\/span><strong>Bucket Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first test involved drilling a 1 \u00be\u201d sized in a bucket with a <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-a-hole-saw\/\">hole saw<\/a>. I then applied flex tape to both sides of the hole, patching it from both the inside and outside.<\/p>\n<p>Next, I filled the bucket up with water. No leaks formed right away, so I left the bucket alone and checked on it periodically over the next 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bucket-flex-tape.jpg?resize=800%2C592&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"testing flex tape with bucket\" width=\"800\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bucket-flex-tape.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bucket-flex-tape.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bucket-flex-tape.jpg?resize=768%2C568&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No leaks formed whatsoever, which as far as I\u2019m concerned is a complete success. As the tape isn\u2019t catered towards long-term repairs around water, this is more than adequate as a short-term repair.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PVC_Test\"><\/span><strong>PVC Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Next up, I tested Flex Tape on a piece of 2 inch PVC pipe. I drilled several holes near the end of the pipe, applied flex tape to both sides of the pipe, and then filled it up with water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1225 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pvc-test-flex-tape-rotated-e1634563814458.jpg?resize=800%2C520&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"drill and pvc pipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pvc-test-flex-tape-rotated-e1634563814458.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pvc-test-flex-tape-rotated-e1634563814458.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pvc-test-flex-tape-rotated-e1634563814458.jpg?resize=768%2C499&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The repair seemed to stop any water from leaking initially, so I left the pipe alone in a bowl and checked on it every once in a while.<\/p>\n<p>The repair held back the water for the most part, but there was a small trickle that formed after some time. After 24 hours the pipe leaked a few tablespoons worth of water.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d still consider this a moderately successful test, as the repair mostly stopped the water from flowing, and performed much better than most other products I\u2019m aware of.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underwater_Test\"><\/span><strong>Underwater Test <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lastly, I tested the incredible claim that flex tape can be used underwater. To do this I cut another hole in a 5-gallon bucket and carefully filled it with water while covering the hole with a thick piece of plastic.<\/p>\n<p>Then I took my piece of flex tape and got it ready to deploy underwater. I released the piece of plastic holding back the water, let the water flow freely, and then promptly sealed the hole using the flex tape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/flex-tape-bucket.jpg?resize=800%2C551&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"flex tape underwater bucket repair\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/flex-tape-bucket.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/flex-tape-bucket.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/flex-tape-bucket.jpg?resize=768%2C529&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To my surprise, the flex tape not only sealed the leak, but also appeared to do so without any trickles or drops forming. Like the previous tests, I left the bucket alone and checked on it over the next 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The repair held up completely, with no leaks forming over this period. I was pretty stunned by this result, as I had expected at least a little bit of leaking to develop over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re familiar with the powerful adhesive tape known for its ability to seal leaking pipes, damaged roofs, and even boats sawed in half \u2013 then you might be wondering \u201chow long does flex tape last?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Long does Flex Tape Last? 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