Shurtape DF 642 Discontinued — Here's the Replacement (DF 545 Duck Pro)
If you've relied on Shurtape® DF 642 double-coated cloth carpet tape for trade-show, convention-center, arena, or hotel flooring, here's the update you need: Shurtape has discontinued DF 642. The good news is there's a direct, factory-recommended replacement that does the same job — and in a couple of ways, does it better.
Is Shurtape DF 642 discontinued?
Yes. Shurtape Technologies has discontinued DF 642 Double-Sided Cloth Tape (item 104772) due to low demand. A limited amount of inventory remains, and once that stock sells through, DF 642 will no longer be offered in any size. If you buy this tape by the case for events or installs, now is the time to switch your part number over so you're not caught short mid-project.
What is the replacement for Shurtape DF 642?
The recommended replacement is Shurtape® DF 545 Duck Pro® (item 152496), a professional-grade double-coated cloth carpet tape built for the same applications: securing carpet and pad at convention centers, arenas, and hotels, plus general-purpose hanging and splicing. It uses the same double-sided, rubber-based adhesive construction on a polyester/cotton cloth carrier, so it drops right into your existing workflow.
DF 642 vs. DF 545: what's different?
DF 545 is the same category of tape with two meaningful upgrades — a longer roll and clean, residue-free removal:
| Spec | DF 642 (discontinued) | DF 545 Duck Pro (replacement) |
|---|---|---|
| Item # | 104772 | 152496 |
| Type | Double-coated cloth carpet tape | Double-coated cloth carpet tape |
| Width | 48mm (1.88") | 48mm (1.88") |
| Length | 23m (25 yd) | 33m (36 yd) — longer roll |
| Color | Natural | Blue |
| Removal | Standard | 30-day indoor, residue-free |
| Core | 3 inch | 3 inch |
The headline upgrade is that 30-day indoor, residue-free removal: DF 545 lifts cleanly from floors, walls, and fixtures for up to 30 days without leaving adhesive behind — a real advantage for temporary event and trade-show installs where teardown speed and clean surfaces matter. You also get 10 extra meters per roll, which means fewer roll changes across a big floor.
Will DF 545 work for my application?
If you used DF 642 for carpet-and-pad at convention centers, exhibition halls, arenas, and hotel ballrooms — or for general hanging and splicing in construction and abatement work — DF 545 covers the same ground. It bonds to smooth and irregular surfaces including concrete, tile, hardwood, and raised flooring, holds at 64 oz/in on the anchor side and 52 oz/in on the exposed side, and carries 24 lb/in tensile strength for demanding install-and-teardown cycles.
Where to buy the DF 642 replacement
You can order Shurtape DF 545 Duck Pro now, with free shipping in the USA. If you want to confirm it's right for your job before committing to a case, you can also request a sample.
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Questions about switching from DF 642 to DF 545, or need help matching another discontinued Shurtape part? Contact SkyTapes — we're happy to help you find the right tape.