3M Safety-Walk Slip Resistant Tape Heavy Duty, 4 in x 60 ft, Anti-Slip Tread, Adhere Without Wrinkling, Curling, Tearing, Shrinking or Lifting, Self-Adhesive Backing, Quick & Easy Application (7733)

Durable slip resistant tape; however, be sure to use an extra adhesive as the tape will not remain secure for near as long if used without it.

We switched to this product after using gator grip for years. After much R&D comparing the 2 products, 3M took the gold in every way. We used several different prep techniques and the 3M stuck no matter what, while the Gator grip would lift around the edges. It is 3x the money, but is also 3x the product.

Promised to review a second year attempt in applying a lasting outdoor step tread to my wooden deck stairway steps. Knowing 3M products well, I bought this 4" tread roll version, and cut my own tread lengths (24"). No surprise in durability, but rather than trusting the material's own adhesive alone, I relied on the 3M advise for the product, and additionally used the 3M Safety Walk Edge Sealing compound 902 after applying the strips. I admit it is a pain to squeeze out a uniform line of sealant for the 56" of a 4 sided piece, but this spring I have not noticed any curling edges of tread because of moisture or rain getting under edges. I am expecting years of usage.

works well

This product works great, but you *absolutely need* to use the edge "Safety Walk Edge Sealing Compound" properly applied to prevent the edges from coming up. I suspect the reviewers complaining of the tread coming up did not take this step - and in all fairness, that is not clearly stated on this product. I used this on an outdoor wheelchair ramp last fall, and it is still going strong after a record setting New England winter. Of course, it doesn't do anything to increase friction when it's covered in ice, but definitely makes a difference in the rain.