These tapes mark a hazard and, in most cases, also change how the surface feels underfoot. They are used on stair nosings, step edges, ramps, walkways, loading areas, ladder rungs, machine platforms, vehicle steps and factory floors, and they are also used to define zones and boundaries in a warehouse or workshop.
Floor or surface material. Tiles, concrete, epoxy coating, steel plate, aluminium tread and painted wood all hold adhesive differently, and some need priming.
Wet, oily or dry conditions. The grip requirement and the adhesive choice change with what the surface is normally exposed to.
Indoor or outdoor exposure. Sun, rain, frost and cleaning chemicals all shorten the life of the wrong product.
Whether the marking must be seen in the dark. Glow and reflective products do different jobs: one stores and releases light, the other returns light from a source.
Cleaning and traffic. Frequent machine scrubbing, forklift traffic or heavy footfall determines how thick and how aggressive the product should be.
Formats and converting
Standard supply is a roll in a common width, cut to length on site or pre-cut to the length of a stair nosing. Custom printing is produced to artwork, which can carry a company name, a warning word or a directional symbol. For stair edges, supplying a matched set of pre-cut strips is often more practical than cutting from a roll during installation.
What to send for a quotation
Where the tape will be applied, with a photo of the surface if possible.
The surface material and whether it is indoors, outdoors, wet or oily.
Width and total length, or the number and size of the strips needed.
For printed tape, the text, colour and artwork file.
What is the difference between glow and reflective tape?
Glow tape stores light and releases it in darkness, so it stays visible when the lights go out. Reflective tape does not store light. It returns light from a torch, headlight or other source back toward the viewer. Stair and exit marking usually uses glow. Vehicle steps and roadside equipment usually use reflective.
Can anti-slip tape be printed with our logo or warning text?
Yes. Custom printed anti-slip tape is produced to artwork, and the print is normally protected so that foot traffic does not wear it away quickly.
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