Also, 3M acrylic adhesive is a PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive), requires a specific amount of force for the acrylic to properly bond to the substrate. Walking on the surface may be adequate, but the entire area (of the newly applied non-skid) requires this pressure...especially the edges.
It is also an EVA foam sheet. Other than that, they don't say much about it, like we do at our link: www.sailrite.com/Marine-Foam-Flooring-Gray-27-x-94-Adhesive-Backed
It is used on pilot boats all around the world (if you don't know what pilot boat is google it) its not slippery and very durrible, so food truck should not be any problem for this
Don't buy the stuff that has the diamond pattern cut in. We had this on our westsail 42 and the cuts expose an edge that fails pretty quickly, and essentially you have routered half the material away before you begin. Ours failed in Hawaiian sun in less than a year. We replaced it all with the slightly linearly scratched material that doesn't wear as fast and it lasted the four years until we sold the boat and was still good and ready to go cruising three years later. The brand is a hunting bird. Great stuff.
Hi Rosie, Did you buy from Sailrite or did you get what failed from another company? I just want to make sure that you purchased our brand before you tell others that it does not work. We have had great success with our boat installations for years. Let me know please, if you like you can email me at ericg@sailrite.com. If you do not respond I will have to remove this comment.
That has not been tested yet. I think if the wood were painted or coated with a varnish, it might work. I wish I knew for sure but I do not, sorry. Here is a PDF of the glue specs: www.sailrite.com/PDF/3M_Double_Coated_Tape_Specs.pdf
Also, 3M acrylic adhesive is a PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive), requires a specific amount of force for the acrylic to properly bond to the substrate. Walking on the surface may be adequate, but the entire area (of the newly applied non-skid) requires this pressure...especially the edges.
I think I would have centered the pattern 😊
That is the nice thing about DIY you can center it or not.
A primer would help maintain the adhesion of the acrylic adhesive to the substrate.
Very true, use Primer 94 found here: www.sailrite.com/3M-Tape-Primer-94-Adhesive-Promoter
I wonder how hot this will be on bare feet compared to the white flooring?
I wonder how this compares to hydro- turf.
It is also an EVA foam sheet. Other than that, they don't say much about it, like we do at our link: www.sailrite.com/Marine-Foam-Flooring-Gray-27-x-94-Adhesive-Backed
I wonder would this work for my food truck floor 💬🤔????
It is used on pilot boats all around the world (if you don't know what pilot boat is google it) its not slippery and very durrible, so food truck should not be any problem for this
Don't buy the stuff that has the diamond pattern cut in. We had this on our westsail 42 and the cuts expose an edge that fails pretty quickly, and essentially you have routered half the material away before you begin. Ours failed in Hawaiian sun in less than a year. We replaced it all with the slightly linearly scratched material that doesn't wear as fast and it lasted the four years until we sold the boat and was still good and ready to go cruising three years later. The brand is a hunting bird. Great stuff.
Hi Rosie, Did you buy from Sailrite or did you get what failed from another company? I just want to make sure that you purchased our brand before you tell others that it does not work. We have had great success with our boat installations for years. Let me know please, if you like you can email me at ericg@sailrite.com. If you do not respond I will have to remove this comment.
Do u have to sand down the existing antislip surface ?
No, but a primer 94 would be helpful: www.sailrite.com/3M-Tape-Primer-94-Adhesive-Promoter
Sorry if I missed it but is it an open cell or closed cell EVA foam?
What is the price on it
Find the prices here: www.sailrite.com/search?keywords=foam%20flooring
Is this UV resistant?
It is a EVA foam which means it is very hard to break. Good weather, ozone and UVA radiation resistance - This means EVA foam is UV resistant, yes.
@@SailriteDIY Thank you so much! I bought a project boat as my first boat unfortunately and am very new to all this stuff.
Don't even see this stuff on website?
Hi Josh,
Here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Automobile-Use/Flooring--AND--Mats?keywords=foam%20flooring
You can find it here at this link: www.sailrite.com/search?keywords=nonslip%20flooring
You should have had a small roller when pushing down during installation for uniform pressure and prevent bubbles..
Great suggestion.
does it adhere to wood?
That has not been tested yet. I think if the wood were painted or coated with a varnish, it might work. I wish I knew for sure but I do not, sorry. Here is a PDF of the glue specs: www.sailrite.com/PDF/3M_Double_Coated_Tape_Specs.pdf