Poly-Tak

About Poly-Tak Protection Systems

Poly-Tak Protection Systems has earned its place as a pioneer in the surface protection industry. Poly-Tak is the original inventor of Carpet Mask™, widely recognized as the first temporary carpet surface protection product ever brought to market. That spirit of innovation has defined the brand ever since, driving a product lineup built around one core mission: protecting surfaces from the dirt, debris, moisture, and wear that come with construction, renovation, and everyday work.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Poly-Tak built its reputation by working closely with the contractors, repairmen, homebuilders, and tradespeople who rely on surface protection day in and day out. Rather than developing products in isolation, the company focused on understanding exactly what professionals needed in the field — and then engineering solutions to meet those needs. The result is a catalog of industrial-grade surface protection products trusted across the flooring, construction, automotive, and hardware industries.

What Poly-Tak Makes

Poly-Tak's product range centers on temporary surface protection films, masks, and floor liners designed to shield surfaces during work without leaving behind adhesive residue or causing damage. Their lineup has included:

• Carpet Mask™ — a self-adhering, temporary protection film for carpeted surfaces, suitable for use during painting, moving, remodeling, and more
• Floor Masks — adhesive-backed protective films designed to cover hard flooring surfaces during construction and renovation projects
• Adhesive Films & Tapes — purpose-built for surface protection in a wide range of jobsite conditions
• Specialty & Safety Products — including window masks, RV protection products, shoe and boot covers, and high-visibility clothing

Poly-Tak's Carpet Mask products are designed with a non-transferable adhesive backing that prevents slippage while remaining residue-free upon removal. The films are engineered to resist ripping, tearing, and punctures, and provide an effective moisture barrier — making them a go-to solution for anyone looking to protect surfaces without creating a bigger cleanup job afterward.

Poly-Tak & Surface Shields: A United Legacy

In 2015, Poly-Tak Protection Systems merged with Surface Shields, Inc., combining two of the surface protection industry's most respected names under one roof. The merger brought together Poly-Tak's deep product expertise and customer-first philosophy with Surface Shields' broad distribution network and warehouse capacity. Today, Poly-Tak products continue to be offered through the Surface Shields family, carrying forward the same commitment to quality that made the Carpet Mask™ an industry standard.

Whether you are a contractor protecting freshly installed flooring, an automotive professional shielding a vehicle's interior, or a homeowner managing a remodel, Poly-Tak's surface protection solutions are designed to save time, reduce cleanup costs, and protect the surfaces that matter most.