Transparent Non Slip Tape
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Product Description
Caution Lines Company is a transparent non slip tape manufacturer producing clear roll material for surfaces that need safer footing without hiding the original finish. This clear anti slip tape roll is available with PVC, PET, or PEVA backing, and can be made with a grit-coated or fine textured surface. Before bulk use, sample checks are recommended to review transparency, edge bonding, grip feel, and wet-cleaning response on tile, sealed wood, glass, metal, and coated panels.
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Technical Data Sheet
Item | Typical Value |
Product type | Transparent anti-slip adhesive tape roll |
Backing material | PVC, PET, or PEVA film, selected by application need |
Surface finish | Aluminum oxide grit, silica grit, or fine transparent textured surface |
Appearance | Clear to frosted-clear, original surface remains partly visible |
Adhesive type | Acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive |
Release liner | White or yellow siliconized paper liner |
Total thickness | 0.55 mm to 0.95 mm typical factory test range |
Backing thickness | 0.10 mm to 0.25 mm depending on film option |
Surface texture height | 0.20 mm to 0.45 mm typical reference value |
Common width | 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, 200 mm |
Roll length | 5 m, 10 m, 18.3 m, 20 m, 30 m, 50 m, 100 m |
Slitting tolerance | +/- 1 mm for common widths |
Peel adhesion | 8 N/25 mm to 14 N/25 mm typical factory test range |
Holding power | >= 24 h under standard sample test condition |
Slip resistance reference | Dry and wet surface sample test recommended before bulk use |
Application temperature | 10 C to 40 C |
Service temperature | -10 C to 60 C after full bonding |
Curing time before wet use | 24 h to 48 h recommended |
Waterproof performance | Water-resistant for cleaning splash and short-term wet contact, not for long-term immersion |
Suitable surfaces | Smooth tile, sealed wood, glass, metal, painted panel, plastic board |
Sample test focus | Transparency, edge lift, adhesive residue, cleaning resistance, grip feel |
Benefits
- Keeps the original surface partly visible with a clear or frosted-clear finish instead of using strong warning colors.
- Offers grit surface for stronger shoe traction and textured surface for a softer feel with easier routine cleaning.
- Uses acrylic adhesive for smooth tile, glass, metal, sealed wood, painted panels, and selected plastic surfaces after cleaning and drying.
- Provides water-resistant performance for cleaning splash and short-term wet contact, while long-term immersion should be avoided.
- Supports roll conversion in common widths such as 25 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm, and 200 mm, with +/- 1 mm typical slitting tolerance.
- Allows sample review before production to compare transparency, edge lift, adhesive residue, dry grip, wet grip, and cleaning resistance.
Product Overview
This transparent non slip tape is made for projects where extra grip is needed but colored safety tape would be too visible. It is not a replacement for heavy-duty warehouse tape, pool-specific tape, or stair-only tread strips. It works better as a non slip tape for smooth surfaces where appearance, bonding, basic water resistance, and easy roll conversion need to be balanced.
The clear backing allows the base surface to remain visible, but the finished look should be understood as clear to frosted-clear, not completely invisible. That small difference matters on decorative tile, painted metal, sealed timber, glass edges, and light commercial flooring. In practical sample checks, coated tile and sealed wood should be cleaned, dried, applied, and then reviewed again after wet wiping, because surface coating quality can affect adhesive wet-out, edge lift, and possible residue.
The backing can be adjusted according to the use condition. PVC is a flexible general option and is often selected for routine applications. PET gives a firmer film feel and more stable slitting behavior when narrow rolls or converted strips are required. PEVA gives a softer touch when the surface should feel less aggressive. The total thickness is usually controlled within a 0.55 mm to 0.95 mm typical factory test range, while the surface texture height is commonly reviewed around 0.20 mm to 0.45 mm depending on the selected grit or textured finish.
Applications
- Smooth indoor stairs where the step surface should remain visible and the tape width needs to match the tread area.
- Light floor safety areas in offices, shops, hotels, schools, display zones, and public walkways where colored tape may look too strong.
- Wet-area entry points where shoes may carry water, provided the tape has 24 h to 48 h to bond before wet use.
- Decorative tile, sealed timber, glass edge, metal plate, and coated panel applications after checking a sample strip first.
- Facility maintenance and small-batch safety upgrades that need clear roll material for cutting into strips or shaped pads.
- Clear textured safety tape use where a softer, less sharp surface is preferred over a stronger grit finish.
What Should Be Checked Before Applying Transparent Non Slip Tape?
Before applying transparent non slip tape, the surface should be checked for dust, oil, moisture, loose paint, wax, and uneven texture. A clear product only looks neat when the base surface is properly prepared. Smooth tile, sealed wood, glass, metal, painted panels, and finished flooring usually need cleaning and full drying before installation. For porous, coated, or frequently wet surfaces, a small sample should be tested first to observe adhesive wet-out, edge lifting, transparency change, and grip performance after water contact or routine cleaning.
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How Do You Select Between Grit and Textured Transparent Surface?
The surface finish should match the way the tape will be touched and cleaned. A grit surface gives stronger traction for shoes and is often selected when grip is the first priority, but it can feel rougher and may slightly reduce visual clarity. A fine textured transparent surface keeps the original floor, stair, or panel appearance more visible and is easier to wipe during routine cleaning. For a custom transparent grip tape project, both options should be compared by sample when cleaning method, surface coating, and appearance are important.
FAQ
Is transparent non slip tape completely invisible?
No. It is clear or frosted-clear, so the original surface remains visible, but the texture and adhesive layer can still be seen at close range.
Can it be used outdoors?
Yes, it can be used in basic outdoor or semi-outdoor areas after surface testing. Long-term soaking, rough concrete, and unstable coatings should be tested first.
Which surface is better, grit or textured?
Grit is better for stronger shoe traction. Textured transparent tape is better when softer touch, easier cleaning, and a cleaner visual appearance are priorities.
Can the roll size be customized?
Yes. Width, length, backing material, surface finish, liner, and cut shape can be adjusted after sample confirmation and application review.