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Non-Skid Rubber Additive
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Safe for Gel Coats and Paint
Fibre Glast's Non-Skid Rubber Additives are ideal for creating a durable, safe, non-skid surfaces. These particles are compatible with gel coat and paint, improving the safety and comfort of your boat deck or patio. They are also ideal for skate or surf board surfaces, sporting equipment handles, and much more.
Rubber particles form a more comfortable and durable non-skid surface than silica sand, and create a lasting texture that can withstand extreme traffic. Available in to two particle sizes, our fine grit is ideal for surfaces in contact with bare feet or hands, where the medium grit is perfect for surfaces where footwear is worn.
For fast and easy application, particles can be mixed directly into gel coat before application and applied with a roller, sprayer (2 or 2.5 mm or larger nozzle), or brush in single or multiple layers. For a more controlled, denser texture, particles can be broadcast onto wet gel coat until refusal, and protected with an additional layer of gel coat.
Features
- Durable enough for car traffic, comfortable enough for bare foot traffic.
- Does not chip away like mineral additives.
- Lower specific gravity allows these particles to be mixed directly into coating, unlike sand or minerals that would settle quickly.
- Perfect for use on boat decks, patios, skate boards, surf boards, hand grips, and more.
- Non-toxic. Does not contain silica.
- Compatible with gel coats, urethanes, epoxies, and acrylics.
Tips
- More or less particles can be used to suit your personal preference.
- We highly recommend for best results when using gel coats, use our #1039 & #1040 Duratec® Clear Hi-Gloss Additive.
- We recommend a mix ratio of 1:8 (1/4 pint of rubber particles per quart of gel coat) if you are using the direct mix application. For a broadcast application, use 3-4 quarts of fine particles, or 4-5 quarts of medium particles per 100 ft²; loose particles that are recovered after cure can be reused on your next application.
Specifications
| Color | White |
| Particle Size | Fine (250-600 μm); Medium (150-250 μm) |
| Hardness | Shore A, 60-80 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.4 |
What Is the Non-Skid Rubber Additive?
The Non-Skid Rubber Additive is a rubber particle additive that creates durable, safe, non-skid surfaces when mixed into gel coat or paint. The rubber particles improve the safety and comfort of boat decks and patios and are also used on skateboards, surfboards, sporting equipment handles, and similar high-traffic surfaces. It comes in two particle sizes to suit different use cases.
Why Choose the Non-Skid Rubber Additive?
Rubber particles form a more comfortable and durable non-skid surface than silica sand, creating a lasting texture that withstands extreme traffic without chipping away like mineral additives. Their lower specific gravity lets them mix directly into the coating and stay suspended, where sand or minerals would settle quickly. The Non-Skid Rubber Additive is non-toxic, contains no silica, and is compatible with gel coats, urethanes, epoxies, and acrylics. Fine grit suits surfaces in contact with bare feet or hands, while medium grit suits surfaces where footwear is worn.
What Are the Best Applications for the Non-Skid Rubber Additive?
The Non-Skid Rubber Additive is suited to boat decks, patios, skateboards, surfboards, hand grips, and similar surfaces that need durable, comfortable traction. Choose fine grit (#4202) for bare-foot or bare-hand contact surfaces and medium grit (#4203) where shoes are worn. The Non-Skid Rubber Additive works in gel coats, urethanes, epoxies, and acrylics.
How Should the Non-Skid Rubber Additive Be Used for Best Results?
The Non-Skid Rubber Additive is mixed directly into gel coat or paint and applied with a roller, sprayer with a 2 to 2.5 mm or larger nozzle, or brush in single or multiple layers. For a denser, more controlled texture, broadcast the particles onto wet gel coat until refusal and protect with an additional layer of gel coat. For best results with gel coats, use #1039 or #1040 Duratec® Clear Hi-Gloss Additive.
Technical Specifications
• Type: Rubber particle non-skid additive, non-toxic, silica-free
• Grits: Fine (#4202) for bare feet or hands; Medium (#4203) for footwear
• Compatibility: Gel coats, urethanes, epoxies, acrylics
• Application: Mix into coating or broadcast onto wet gel coat and topcoat; sprayer 2 to 2.5 mm or larger nozzle
Available Sizes and SKUs
Fine particle (#4202):
• #4202-A — 1/2 pint
• #4202-B — Pint
• #4202-C — Quart
• #4202-D — Gallon
Medium particle (#4203):
• #4203-A — 1/2 pint
• #4203-B — Pint
• #4203-C — Quart
• #4203-D — Gallon
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I used the fine coarse for gel coating the deck. It is enough to stop slipping when wet. The material goes a long way when using a roller. Appears to be a good product for my application.