Gorilla Waterproofing Tape review

Gorilla Waterproofing Tape is not an air mattress kit, but it is the tape many people already have in a drawer, and Gorilla's own page supports using it on this job. The company says it instantly seals out water, air and moisture, lists plastic, vinyl and rubber among the surfaces it bonds, and answers yes in its FAQ when asked whether it works on plastic, vinyl and rubber. The 4-inch width covers a bigger hole than most pre-cut patches, and the 10-foot roll leaves plenty for other jobs. The downsides are fit and finish. The thick black tape shows on a light airbed, it is not formulated around the oils in vinyl the way Tear-Aid Type B is, and Gorilla lists it through retailers without a published price. Treat it as a reliable stopgap rather than a first choice.

Who it is for

Emergency fixes with tape you already own

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 4 in. x 10 ft. roll
• Gorilla says it instantly seals out water, air and moisture
• Bonds plastic, vinyl, rubber, metal, glass and fabric
• Works under water, indoors and outdoors
• Extra thick adhesive layer and UV resistant backing

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Gorilla confirms it works on plastic, vinyl and rubber
• Strength: 4-inch width covers larger holes than most patches
• Strength: Sold at hardware and big-box stores
• Weakness: Gorilla sells through retailers and publishes no price
• Weakness: Black tape is visible on a light airbed
• Weakness: Not designed specifically for inflatables, unlike the kits above

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Size: 4 in. x 10 ft.
• Bonds: Plastic, vinyl, rubber, metal, glass, fabric
• Under water: Yes

Where it ranks

Gorilla Waterproofing Tape is No. 9 in our Best Air Mattress Patch Kits verdict.