Blue Diamond Anti-Slip GRP Decking Strips provide an immediate, cost-effective way to increase safety in any environment and can be applied directly to stairs, bridges, decking and much more. Manufactured from the highest quality fibreglass, to ensure longevity and maximum protection, the design allows for quick and easy installation and can be supplied pre-drilled.

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• Application
• Cleaning
• Life Expectancy
• Suitability

Application

It is essential that any damage or undulations to the receiving substrate are remedied to ensure the decking strip will be on a flat, even and damage free surface. If using adhesive, clean the substrate thoroughly to remove any oil, grease, dust or loose particles, making sure the underside of the strip is clean, dry and dust-free too.

Run a 6mm bead of adhesive around the underside perimeter of the strip 15mm in from the edges. For 90mm strips, follow the same steps but also run diagonal cross lines of adhesive.

Using hand pressure, bed the strip into position evenly.

The decking strips can be drilled and effectively secured using pozi self-tapping screws. Fixing is generally recommended at approx. 50mm in from any edge and at a maximum of 250mm centres.

Cleaning

Being a highly durable material, using a stiff brush will normally be sufficient to remove everyday dirt and debris, and for more stubborn dirt, wash with warm water and a mild detergent. A pressure washer on a low-pressure setting can also be used, however, care should be taken to ensure that this does not harm the integrity of the fixings being used, likely to be screws and/or adhesive.

Blue Diamond recommend always testing any cleaning method and liquids on a small inconspicuous section before applying to the full area. Any spills should be cleaned immediately in line with the product data sheets and the company’s own safety procedures.

Please note, yellow strips can become discolored if not cleaned properly. To maintain a clean finish, having a regular cleaning program in place is essential.

Life Expectancy

Blue Diamond Anti-Slip GRP Decking Strips have a design life of 10+ years, however, the life expectancy of any flooring product will be dictated by the nature and volume of the traffic it receives. Factors such as footwear type and material, weight of individual, pedestrian or non-pedestrian traffic, and any contamination such as dirt or grit are all factors that will influence the life term through natural wear and tear of the GRP.

Suitability

• High slip and wear resistance, suitable for areas of high traffic
• Resistant to chemicals and oil, suitable for greasy and oily areas
  • Slip resistance tested to BS7976.2 - PTV ‘Extremely Low’ for dry conditions, PTV
    ‘Low’ for wet and oily and greasy conditions
  • Coefficient of Friction (CoF): Dry 73; Wet 60 and Oil 45
• For use indoors and outdoors, in wet or dry conditions
• Suitable for heavy loads, as well as wheelchair and trolley usage
• High UV resistance
• Non-Conductive - Suitable for use in electrical areas and areas of high voltage
• Able to resist the sudden force and shock of heavy impacts
• Temperature resistance from -50°C to +110°C
• Flame retardant
  • Ignitability - Tested to EN ISO 9239-1:2010