Abstract: A device for applying tape from a supply roller with an internal central hollow space upon a surface comprises a handle for carrying thereof, an arrangement for holding the supply roller rotatable, a roller being rotatably arranged for applying the tape upon the surface by rolling it on the surface by means of the handle with the tape from the tape supply roller therebetween while generating a force pulling the tape off the roller, and means for generating a rolling friction of the tape supply roller for preventing it from rotating except when a traction is applied on the tape portion leaving the roller. The device further comprises an assembly arranged to form the holding arrangement as well as the rolling friction means by having at least a spring means arranged to cause friction generating biasing of envelope surface portions of the tape supply roller against portions of a frame of the device or members connected thereto.