Installation & Removal of Anti-Slip Tape

Both anti-skid abrasive and anti-slip tape are perfect for commercial and residential use to protect everyone from falling on slippery surfaces.

Installation

There are four things to remember when applying abrasive tape (specifically in reference to 3M non-skid tape):

Make sure the surface area is clean, dry and smooth.
The minimum application temperature in order to ensure proper bonding to the surface is 40°F (4°C).
After removing the liner from the pressure sensitive adhesive side of the tape or tread, be sure to minimize touching the adhesive surface to prevent contamination of the adhesive with oils and soils from the hands.
Make sure the surface fo the product is pressed or rolled firmly to provide optimum contact and bonding.

Removal

Anti-slip tape is very durable and long lasting. It is made to be long lasting so that neither you nor anyone else experiences an unsafe area of your home or company.

Unfortunately, anti-slip tape is a bit hard for one to remove. It is made to last for a long time, so once your need for the tape is over, the removal process will be a bit tricky.

Once the area has been bonded to the tape, the adhesives become strong and durable. The suggested way of removing such tape is to use a putty knife or some tool similar. You will want to place this tool underneath the edge of the tape or tread and attempt to pry upwards to lift up an edge. You will want to continue this step all around the edges of the tape or treat.

Next, take a pliers or another similar tool to grasp an edge of the tape and pull. You will want to pull the tape at a 180 degree angle back over the tape. This step will take much effort so beware.

Some remains of the tape may remain on the surface, but no worries, that can be taken off as well. What you will do is take a citrus base industrial cleaner chemical to soften the remains. You will want to rise and dry the area. And repeat that chemical cleaner if it is needed.

The process seems hard, but it is possible. Just remember to be careful using such tools!