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Directions for use:
Surface Preparation Instructions:
1. Make sure surface is clean, dry, smooth and above minimum
application temperature when applying 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant material. Repair or replace any broken or
damaged surface.
Minimum application temperatures:
Coarse
General Purpose
Medium Resilient
Conformable
40ºF (4ºC)
Fine Resilient
50ºF (10ºC)
2. Remove chipped, cracked or peeled paint prior to applying
Safety-Walk material.
3. Remove loose residue from surface.
4. Floor finish should be removed from floor prior to application.
5. Referring to the Surface Preparation Table (Page 5), use
appropriate cleaner or solvent wipe to clean surface. After
cleaning, allow to dry thoroughly.
Priming Instructions:
1. Prime clean, dry surfaces with 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Primer,
especially:
a. Uncoated concrete surfaces.
b. Coated, painted or porous concrete if surface is
excessively rough.
c. Other porous surfaces.
2. Priming Instructions
a. Properly clean the surface following the Surface
Preparation Table (Page 5).
b. Use a paint brush to apply a thin coat of Safety-Walk
primer where treads are to be placed.
c. Allow the primed area to dry thoroughly (no evidence
of stickiness or tackiness) before applying Safety-Walk
slip-resistant material. Approximate drying time is
15 minutes.
Application Instructions:
Tools Needed: Rubber Hand Roller or Rubber Mallet
1. Individual pieces should be spaced a minimum of ½" apart and a
maximum of 2" apart.
2. Round the corners of any pieces cut from rolls.
3. Peel protective liner back about 2" from one end and position piece
on surface. IMPORTANT: Minimize touching adhesive with fingers.
4. Continue to remove liner. Press firmly in place as liner is removed.
5. For small pieces: Peel liner off piece. Holding piece by its edges,
curve it gently with the adhesive side out. Align the middle of the
piece over the middle of the target surface and press down.
6. Finally, press into firm contact with surface using a rubber hand
roller by starting in middle and rolling out towards edges.
7. For applying 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Conformable Tapes and Treads,
use a soft-headed rubber mallet to ensure product conformability
to surface. Pound edges extra hard.
8. On steps, apply tread material ½" from stair edge to prevent
edge curl and premature wear.
Maintenance Instructions:
 To maintain product effectiveness, the application should be
inspected periodically.
 To ensure that 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Materials are
kept free of dirt and other residue that might impair functionality:
• Coarse, General Purpose and Conformable tapes
and treads should be deck brushed regularly.
• Medium and Fine Resilient Treads should be mopped or
deck brushed regularly.
 Use appropriate degreaser/cleaner as a general maintenance liquid
to keep material and surrounding surfaces dirt and grease free.
 To remove and replace worn or torn material:
• Start by pulling up old material. Use of a heat gun
may assist in this process.
• After removal of old material, use 3M
™
General Purpose
Adhesive Remover (08987) or an equivalent product to
soften adhesive residue and allow scraping of surface in
preparation for product replacement.
Important for Proper Application and Service Life
1. All surfaces must be clean, dry and at recommended temperature
before applying product.
2. Rough or porous surfaces must be primed with 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Primer for proper adhesion.
3. 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Rubber Hand Roller should be used to assure a
firm bond when applying all Safety-Walk slip-resistant materials.
4. For extra protection from excessive moisture or liquids, use 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Edge Sealing Compound. Safety-Walk slip-resistant
materials are not recommended for continuous immersion in water.
5. 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Material can be applied on
most painted surfaces that are in good condition. The material
will adhere as well as the base paint. Painted surfaces must be
thoroughly dry before application of any 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Material.
6. Treated or untreated wood must be painted prior to application
of 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Material.
7. Do not apply 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Material over
surfaces with constant water contact or moisture seepage.
8. Do not apply 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Material over
grouting. Also, avoid cracks in concrete and breaks in all surfaces.
9. 3M
™
Safety-Walk
™
Slip-Resistant Materials are not recommended
for quarry tile in commercial kitchens.
10. Store product in its original carton, preferably at 40F (4C)
to 100F(37.7C). Humidity range of 40% to 60%.
11. It is recommended to use the product within five years from
the date product is received.