Water Slide Maintenance

StairTape™ non-slip safety tape is an excellent and economical choice for all barefoot slip resistant applications. This product is manufactured from a premium aluminum oxide grit formulation that provides a durable and reliable slip prevention result. StairTape™ is sold in black but can be custom ordered in a variety of colors including, clear, safety yellow, red, light blue, dark blue, safety orange, green, yellow/black diagonal stripe, red/white diagonal stripe. Our many colors help to give visual impact and safety to your non-slip tape application. Economical and simple to apply, non-slip high traction safety tape that applies firm traction and durable protection that is suitable for recreational areas such as water slide stairs, diving board steps, ladders, pool areas, bathrooms, pump house floors, concessionary floors and other hazardous floors where barefoot slip injury prevention is needed. Our standard black is supplied in 1 ½” x 60 ft. rolls to fit most OEM aluminum water slide tower stair treads. A variety of custom widths and colors may also be ordered (subject to a minimum number of rolls).

APPLICATION: Best results are achieved when applied to clean, dry surfaces at temperatures near 70°F (21°C). Minimum application temperature is 50°F (10°C). Remove worn non-slip tape using a putty knife and solvent-based adhesive remover. Be sure to remove all adhesive. Spray SlideRenu® SlideDetergent™ degreaser on stairs and agitate with a scrub brush. Let stand for 5 minutes and rinse using a hot water pressure washer 3500 PSI (recommended). Lightly sand area where StairTape™ is to be applied with 200 grit sandpaper and wipe with MEK or acetone solvent. Let stairs completely dry before applying StairTape™ material. Measure desired length of tape required and cut StairTape™ with an industrial scissor or utility knife with the release liner facing up. Peel off release liner back about 2” from one end and position piece on surface.

NOTE: Standard non-slip stair tape for aluminum steps is typically 3’ long x 1.375” wide x 2 strips per step = 6 LINEAR FEET.