SafetyMark Pre-Cut Anti-Slip Shapes

Product Description

SafetyMark Pre-Cut Anti-Slip Shapes

SafetyMark Pre-Cut Anti-Slip Shapes are ready-to-install traction pieces cut from Heskins Standard Safety-Grip™ — a 60-grit aluminum-oxide anti-slip material bonded to a PVC base with a solvent-acrylic peel-and-stick adhesive. Pick a color, then pick a shape and pack size. No cutting, no waste, no downtime.

Every piece delivers the same certified traction as full-width Safety-Grip rolls: R13 slip-resistance rating (the highest classification under DIN 51130) and a Pendulum Test Value of 71 on wet surfaces (EN 13036-4, TRL soft-rubber slider). Backed by a 12-24 month expected service life and stable across a -40°F to +160°F range once installed.

Shapes and Pack Sizes

Five shapes cover the walking surfaces that cause the most slip-and-fall incidents in commercial, industrial, and agricultural settings. Each shape is available in two pack sizes to match either a small residential repair or a full-facility rollout.

14 Colors, Including Hazard and Hi-Vis

Color choice is a safety decision, not just aesthetics. High-luminance colors mark step edges under low light; hazard stripes signal warning zones per OSHA and ANSI Z535 color conventions.

• Black — the standard for stair treads and general slip protection. Roughly 80% of orders.
• White — high contrast against dark metal, ideal for tractor steps and dark powder-coated surfaces
• Yellow — visibility mark on warehouse floors and forklift zones
• Fluorescent Yellow — the brightest color in the line, LRV 100, for maximum visibility in low light
• Orange — construction/utility zones (ANSI Z535 warning color)
• Red — fire equipment, emergency stops, hazard call-outs
• Green — safety-first zones, first-aid, egress routes
• Blue — mandatory-action markings, informational
• Brown — low-contrast blend for wood decks and finished floors
• Beige — blends with concrete and light stone
• Grey — blends with galvanized steel and aluminum diamond plate
• Clear — transparent, lets floor color and pattern show through while adding grit traction
• Black/Yellow Hazard — diagonal stripes, the universal warning pattern for step edges and trip hazards
• Red/White Hazard — fire-lane and no-parking hazard marking

Where SafetyMark Shapes Get Installed

The pre-cut format solves the two biggest complaints about full-roll anti-slip tape: nobody wants to measure and cut every step, and nobody wants to see uneven scissor lines on a customer-facing surface. Pre-cut pieces install straight, install fast, and look consistent.

Industrial and Commercial

• OSHA-compliant stair edges on interior and exterior stairs (Treads or Strips)
• Forklift step plates and pallet-jack ramps (Squares or Treads)
• Loading dock edges (Strips or Cleats)
• Machinery platforms and mezzanine floors (Squares or Dots)
• Walkway wayfinding markers on smooth concrete (Dots in yellow or fluorescent yellow)

Agriculture and Heavy Equipment

• Tractor step plates — the John Deere and Kubota ¾-inch step tread is a common Squares fit
• Combine and sprayer platform access steps
• Grain-bin ladder rungs (Cleats)
• Livestock trailer ramps and step-ups (Strips or Treads)

Marine and Wet Environments

• Aluminum boat step plates and gunwales (Squares)
• Dock finger edges (Strips)
• Pool deck ladder rungs (Cleats)
• Diving-board approach (Strips or Dots)

Residential and Barefoot Zones

Note: 60-grit aluminum oxide is too coarse for barefoot foot traffic in normal residential use. For pool decks, shower thresholds, or interior stairs walked with bare feet or in socks, choose a soft-textured PEVA or fine-grit product instead. SafetyMark Shapes are engineered for shoe and boot traffic in industrial, agricultural, and outdoor settings.

Technical Specifications

How to Install Pre-Cut Anti-Slip Shapes

1. Clean the surface. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol on a clean cloth. Remove all dust, grease, oil, wax, and loose paint. The substrate must be dry and above 50°F.
2. Prime porous surfaces. Bare wood and unsealed concrete absorb adhesive and reduce bond strength. Seal or paint first and let cure fully.
3. Dry-fit before peeling. Position each piece with the release liner still attached to confirm alignment. On stairs, leave ½″ from the leading edge to prevent premature curling.
4. Peel and stick. Peel the release paper back 2″ from one end, press that end down, and slowly roll the piece into place while peeling the rest. Avoid trapping air bubbles.
5. Roll firmly. Use a rubber J-roller or the back of a spoon to press over the entire piece, especially the edges. Firm pressure activates the acrylic adhesive.
6. Let cure. Bond reaches full strength after 24 hours. Foot traffic is safe within minutes, but keep the area dry and unloaded for the first day when possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 60-grit and 80-grit anti-slip tape?

60-grit uses larger aluminum-oxide particles with deeper valleys and taller peaks, so it produces more aggressive traction for shoes and boots. 80-grit is finer and smoother, better for light-traffic indoor floors and areas where shoes may catch. SafetyMark uses 60-grit as the standard because it hits the industrial and outdoor sweet spot: enough traction for boots on wet metal and greasy ramps, without shredding tires or work-glove fingers.

Can I use SafetyMark on wet, oily, or icy surfaces?

Yes to wet and light oil — the 60-grit aluminum oxide keeps a wet PTV of 71 under pendulum testing, which is in the highest safety category. Motor oil resistance is rated Excellent (PSTC-35). For iced or snow-loaded surfaces, the material still grips, but heavy ice accumulation eventually buries the grit; a coarser 36- or 30-grit tape drains and self-clears better in those conditions.

Will it stick to painted metal, concrete, wood, and plastic?

Yes to painted metal (fully cured paint), sealed concrete, sealed or painted wood, and rigid plastics such as fiberglass and ABS. It will not hold reliably on raw wood, unsealed concrete, silicone-coated surfaces, or flexible rubber. For porous substrates, prime with an acrylic sealer or paint first.

What temperature do I need for installation?

Install at 50°F (10°C) or warmer. The solvent-acrylic adhesive needs enough thermal energy to flow and wet out onto the surface. Once bonded, the tape stays put from -40°F to +160°F.

How long will SafetyMark last?

Expected service life is 12-24 months under typical foot traffic per PSTC-9 testing, and up to 3 years in lower-traffic indoor applications. Life is shortened by heavy pallet-jack or wheeled-cart traffic, UV in sunny southern climates, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles on porous substrates.

What does R13 mean?

R13 is the highest slip-resistance classification in DIN 51130, the German ramp test used across Europe and adopted by many U.S. safety specifiers. To earn R13, a surface must remain safe to walk on at incline angles above 35°. SafetyMark's 60-grit aluminum oxide clears that bar comfortably.

Is it OSHA-compliant for stair treads?

SafetyMark supports OSHA 1910.25 (Stairways) and OSHA 1910.22 (Walking-Working Surfaces) by adding measurable slip resistance to existing stairs. OSHA does not certify individual products — it sets performance requirements — but the material's PTV, R-rating, and coefficient-of-friction values place it well above the informal OSHA guidance of static COF ≥ 0.5.

What is the "Clear" color? Does it glow in the dark?

Clear is transparent — you see the underlying floor color and pattern through the tape, just with added grit texture on top. It does not glow in the dark. If you need a photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) surface for egress paths and emergency stair edges, look at the separate Glow-Line photoluminescent tape instead.

Which shape do I need for a tractor step?

Most tractor steps take a Squares (5½″ × 5½″) piece per step, one per foot pad. If the step is a narrow diamond-plate strip rather than a pad, use a Strip (3″ × 24″) cut to fit or a couple of Cleats side by side.

Can I install these on ladder rungs?

Yes — Cleats (¾″ × 24″) are cut specifically for narrow curved surfaces such as ladder rungs, extension-ladder side rails, and rounded handles. Wrap the cleat lengthwise along the top of the rung, press firmly, and finish with a J-roller.

How do I remove old anti-slip tape when it wears out?

Warm the tape with a heat gun on a low setting to soften the acrylic adhesive, then lift a corner and peel slowly. Residual adhesive comes off with isopropyl alcohol, Goo Gone, or 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. Do not scrape with a metal blade on painted surfaces.

Are these Amazon FBA-approved for shipping?

Yes — SafetyMark shapes ship in retail-ready poly bags with product-identifier labels and are compatible with Amazon FBA prep requirements. Contact us for wholesale pricing and custom pack sizes.

Do you offer custom shapes and colors?

Yes. iFloortape die-cuts custom shapes from any Safety-Grip color roll — logos, arrows, letters, brand markings — with a 25-piece minimum. Contact info@ifloortape.com or call (503) 362-7500 with your artwork or dimensions.

How fast do orders ship?

Orders placed before 2 PM Pacific ship the same business day from Turner, Oregon. Most U.S. destinations receive in 2-5 business days by UPS Ground.

Related Products

If pre-cut shapes are not the right fit for your project, iFloortape carries the full continuous roll and companion product lines:

• Safety-Grip anti-slip tape in continuous 60-foot rolls (1″, 2″, 4″, 6″ widths)
• Coarse Safety-Grip (36-grit) for construction and heavy-duty industrial use
• Extra-Coarse Safety-Grip (24-grit) for muddy and icy environments
• Aqua-Safe barefoot anti-slip tape for pool decks and shower thresholds
• Glow-Line photoluminescent egress tape for emergency wayfinding
• Custom die-cut shapes and logos on 25-piece minimums