The non-slip tape, also called an anti-slip tape is heavily used when it comes to safety at home, at work and outside. Using a non-slip tape proved to be the difference between being safe and having an accident on many occasions.
Some of the best non-slip tape types available today are the peel types. They are extremely durable and slip-resistant. Most of these tapes are waterproof, U.V. resistant, and long-lasting, as well as weather and moisture resistant.
You can find them in several colors, where black is the dominant one, followed by yellow, grey, and a few others. When you buy your anti-slip tape make sure that it incorporates luminance contrast in all settings, which means there is an adequate reflection of light. This will aid people who are vision impaired.
The way this works is by enhancing the sight better than simple color contrast would do. This simply highlights the difference in the dark and light properties of two surfaces right next to each other instead of simply showing their colors. This is then easily picked up by people who have vision problems.
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To install such a peel non-slip tape you need to cut the tape from the roll to adequate size which is just a bit shorter than the actual surface needed to be covered. Take off the peel at the edges of the tape and push it against the previously cleaned and dried surface. Then continue pulling off the peel of paper with one hand while pushing the actual tape with the other hand towards the area that is to be covered with the tape.
As a final precaution, go over the adhered anti-slip tape once with your hand to eliminate any air bubbles that might have gotten trapped during the installation process. Now the area is ready to be used.
This tape can be easily used for staircases which can be otherwise dangerous to the elderly and children in particular. It prevents slips and falls that could result in quite serious accidents. Also, people with impaired vision heavily benefit from these non-slip tapes.
Some areas where you can use non-slip tapes are stairs, decks, docks, and other slippery places. Sometimes all you need is around one foot of anti-slip tape for each stair and as it has a very strong adhesive, it will eliminate the dangers of slipping. They can even be used on skateboards, ladders, walkways, ramps, in work areas, and machine shops.