Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Slip Grip
Safe on wet tile floors and tubs my children or grand
parents will walk on ?
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How does Slip
Grip Safety Treatment work ?
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How
long does it take to do ?
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How
long will it last ?
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What makes
it active ?
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What liquids do
not work on treated areas ?
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Will this
replace my messy and hard to clean adhesive tape strips
that keep coming loose ?
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What equipment
do I need to apply the Slip Grip Treatment ?
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Is there
an easier, quicker way to do large areas like my patio
or pool deck ?
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Can
I use it outside next to my patio and pool deck?
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Should I use gloves
or eye safety when applying the treatment ?
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Is
Slip Grip an acid type material that will roughen and
dull my glazed finish ?
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Does
Slip Grip work as well as the existing Acid Washes and
other harsh chemical treatments that are professionally
applied due to the hazardous chemicals ?
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Can
Slip Grip be applied over sealers ?
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If I don't want
to do it myself, who can I call ?
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What type
of Cleaner can I use to keep Slip Grip Treatment working
at its best ?
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What is the cost of
the Slip Grip Treatment ?
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Where can I purchase
the Slip Grip Safety Kits ?
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Will
it hurt my grass or flowers ?
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Will
it stain my grout or wood base boards, paint
carpet or plumbing fixtures ?
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Can
I use the S.G. Cleaner/Degreaser on other surfaces for
grease, oil and grime ?
Q. If I don't want to do it myself,
who can I call
- A. Any Tile or Plumbing Contractor can apply this
or your Maid Service. When calling your local Tile Showroom
to see if they stock Slip Grip, just ask if they have
anyone to install it for you. If they have any Questions,
refer them to this Site or have them call 800-430-5485
for Information on Dealer and Applicator ships.
Q. Will this replace my
messy and hard to clean adhesive tape strips that keep coming
loose ?
- A. Yes, the strips will need to be taken
off and the old adhesive cleaned off. After treatment
you will then have an easy to clean shinny surface from
then on with no bacteria build up.
Q.Is Slip Grip Safe for
my children and grand parents?
A. Children and the Elderly are the most susceptible to this
type of accident and Slip Grip can minimize these disabling
falls and even prevent death as more newspaper stories come
to light of the elderly slipping in bath tubs such as Sheriff
Block, Orville Redenbacher, and thousands that are not famous,
even teenagers are not safe from slipping in the tub or shower.
Q. What equipment do
I need to apply the Slip Grip Treatment ?
A. For the smaller residential jobs, you will need a typical
plastic scrub brush from your local drug or home center
store. An empty spray bottle for rinsing water and a roll
of paper towels or terry towels. Then just read through
and follow the directions.
Q. Is there an easier,
quicker way to do large areas like my patio or pool deck..
A. Yes, Larger applications in homes and commercial floors
can be done with a 17" rental Buffer Machine with a
stiff bristle brush made for tile and marble. The larger
garden variety pump sprayers are best to use for the Slip
Grip Cleaner/Degreaser prep work and one for the Slip Grip
Treatment. Then start with small areas first until comfortable
with the machine and the application. Read all Instructions
thoroughly first.
Q. How does Slip Grip Safety
Treatment work... ?
A. Slip Grip works by leaving an invisible permanent bonded
treatment to glazed surfaces without destroying the finishes,
grout or their color. Its safe ingredients have been around
since time began and our now together in the right proportions
for your safety and those you love.
Q. How long does
it take to do?...
A. After reading the instructions, the average shower pan
or tub can be treated and ready to use safely within 15-minutes.
Bathroom floors average 30-minutes.
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Q. What makes it activate?...
A. It is instantly activated by moisture such as water,
coffee, alcoholic and most types of drinks
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Q. What liquids do not work
on the treated surfaces?...
A. Thicker liquids like motor and cooking oils that cause
slipperiness even on rough surfaces. Built up residues of
repeated uses of Soaps, Shampoos, and Floor Cleaners that
use Sodium Hydroxide or animal fat/lard in their ingredients.
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Q. How long does
it take to do?...
A. After reading the instructions, the average shower pan
or tub can be treated and ready to use safely within 15-minutes.
Bathroom floors average 30-minutes
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Q. Can I use
it outside on my patio and around my pool deck or in my
pool?...
A. Yes, Slip Grip was originally made for exterior smooth
finish cement and glazed tiles of ceramic, porcelain, marble,
granite and exterior Pavers.
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Q. How long will
it last?...
A. Slip Grip has been installed for the past 10-years by
Certified Applicators on many different surfaces, inside
and out. To date we have only two areas that finally stopped
working, both were out side and both were re-activated like
new with the Slip Grip Cleaner / Degreaser. See Limited
Warranty for more information.
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Q. What is the cost of the Slip Grip
Treatment?...
A. The average cost per square foot with the S.G. Cleaner
/ Degreaser will vary due to the porosity of the surface,
the amount of square feet needing treatment and the desired
finish you prefer and the value you put on the safety of
you and your family. An average price would be approximately
$0.50 per S.F.
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Q. What type of Cleaner
can I use to keep Slip Grip Treatment working at its best?...
A. Any Cleaner/Degreaser without alkaline, lime, harsh
acids or slippery sodium hydroxide (animal fat). Slip Grip
is sold as a Kit that includes Slip Grip Cleaner/Degreaser
(Step 1) that is compatible with the treatment and preps
all floors by dissolving built up slippery residues of bath
soap, shampoo, many commercial floor cleaners made with
animal fat that leaves slippery residues after the floors
have been cleaned causing slip/fall injuries and insurance
claims. See In Depth Instructions Page
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Q. Where can I purchase the Slip
Grip Safety Kits...
A. Slip Grip Safety Kits are available in Tile & Carpet
Showrooms in over 22 States by Dealers concerned with there
clients welfare. Check your local Tile Showroom listings.
If none of the stores in your area have Slip Grip in stock,
please call our S. G. Hot Line for a Dealer in your area
as more are Registering every day. You may Order On Line
at our Web Site On Line Store the size Kit you need by Credit
Card for quick delivery. Tell your Favorite Dealer to call
and Register to stock Slip Grip for your friends and neighbors.
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Q. Should I use gloves or eye safety
when applying the treatment.?...
A. Slip Grip and the Cleaner / Degreaser are both Bio-Degradable,
which means that it is environmentally safe and is usually
safe for most humans and animals. However, all chemicals
should be treated with respect and some persons may be allergic
to the ingredients and should use proper skin and eye protection
in follow our corporate motto, Its Time To Be Safe Instead
of Sorry, be sure with Slip Grip. See Instructions on each
Label or see our In Depth Instructions further in our Site.
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Q. Does Slip Grip work
as well as the existing Acid Washes and other harsh chemical
treatments that are professionally applied due to the hazardous
chemicals.?...
A. Yes and much safer. Slip Grip works better then professionally
applied chemicals especially on Polished Marble, Granite
and Glazed Tiles and many other polished surfaces like porcelain
and fiberglass tubs. If you find that it does not increase
your slip resistance to a safe easy to clean finish, from
the slippery finish it is now, you may need a stronger type
Chemical Wash like Super Slip Grip II, Industrial Strength
for glass tiles, glass blocks, etc; when dullness or shine
is not needed and or a deciding factor. It is always best
to try the less expensive Slip Grip Treatment first as it
will work in 99% of all applications and for ADA Compliance
projects.
Note: Slip Grip is not compatible with all pre-acid washed
surfaces and is suggested to always be used as the first
and Safest alternative choice.
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Q.
Can Slip Grip be applied over sealers?...
A.
Yes, some sealer are compatible with Slip Grip, some
tiles are factory coated,
but not
all have been tested and results
may vary. It is best to test a small, out of the
way area before doing it all.
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Q. Is Slip
Grip an acid type material that will roughen and dull my
glazed finish?...
A. NO, NO & NO. Slip Grip works as well as professionally
applied toxic chemicals. If it does not increase your slip
resistance to a safe easy to clean finish, from the slippery
finish it is now, you may need a stronger type Chemical
Wash like Super Slip Grip II, Industrial Strength for glass
tiles, glass blocks, etc; when shine or polish is not needed
and not a deciding factor. It is always best to try the
less expensive Slip Grip Treatment.
Note: Slip Grip is not compatible with all pre-acid washed
surfaces and is suggested to always be used as the first
and Safest alternative choice.
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Q.
Will it hurt my grass or flowers?...
A. No. Slip Grip is bio-degradable and will not harm plants,
flowers, grass or animals.
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Q. Will
S.G. stain my grout, wood base boards, paint carpet or plumbing
fixtures?...
A. No. Your Grout will be cleaned and brought back to its
natural color and looking like new as part of the process
and one of the benefits. Most painted or chrome surfaces
are not bothered by the treatment, and most carpets are
not stained by Slip Grip Treatment. However, it has not
been tested on all surfaces for color fastness so it is
best to cover surrounding surface with plastic.
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Q. Can I
use the S.G. Tile Prep Cleaner on other surfaces for grease,
oil removal?...
A. Yes, the S.G. Tile Prep and S.G. Tile Maintainer is
a great Degreaser and Multi Purpose Cleaner for many, uses
and is available in the 32oz size for spray on deep cleaning
as well as Concentrate for commercial jobs.
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