Do your pallet floor markings look like this? You’ll love our new Superior Mark Pallet Marking Kits!
Posted on May 15, 2012
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Almost everyone who has a warehouse needs to mark the floor to show the exact location that pallets are supposed to be stored. But because areas like this are always going to be subjected to the pushing and dragging of the pallets as they come and go, it is important to use an extremely durable material to mark the floors. Most people have only ever heard of two options: paint or thin vinyl floor tape. But it does not take very long at all before the floor markings are looking like the ones pictured to the left here.
Superior Mark floor tape is a great solution for marking pallet locations. Superior Mark features beveled edges, which act like a ramp to direct the pallet up and over the line. These beveled edges make the tape so much more durable than standard vinyl floor tapes, which have 90 degree edges. Superior Mark also features a recessed adhesive system, which means that the adhesive remains mostly untouched when traffic passes over it. Compare the difference between standard vinyl floor tape and Superior Mark by observing the cross sections in the diagram below:
Compare standard vinyl floor tape with Superior Mark.
We are excited to announce our new Superior Mark Pallet Marking Kit. This kit includes four pre-cut strips of Superior Mark floor tape, and allows one to easily and quickly create a four sided box to mark a pallet location. The corners are puzzle-cut so they can seamlessly fit together and maintained the beveled edges around the full perimeter of the box.
Perhaps the best way to mark pallets is without using solid lines. Our Superior Mark Corners are great for this purpose. If you are marking multiple pallets, consider using a combination of Corners, X- Markers, and T-Markers, as shown below.
New roll up road signs added to our traffic control selection.
Posted on May 15, 2012
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We recently added roll up road signs to our traffic control selection. These roll up road signs are effective, safe and convenient in times of road construction or anytime you need to control traffic.
Roll up road signs may also be referred as portable road signs since they can be transported and set-up from one place to another in a split second.
Here are a few examples of what is available:
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We can also provide you with mounting brackets, leg extenders, stands to storage bags. We’re still working on adding all the images of what we have available, so if you don’t see the roll up road sign that you need, please give us a call.
Marking The Floors Of An Auto Body Shop
Posted on May 15, 2012
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Notice how they marked the location of the front tire, making it easier for accurate parking.
Superior Mark floor tape is an excellent choice of material for marking the floors of auto body shops. Using floor markings helps to organize the workspace efficiently. Here are some photos of one of our customer’s auto body shops.
We have had wonderful feedback from our body shop customers. One customer said that after marking out the floor, he realized that he could actually fit two more cars into his shop. This made a huge difference in his business.
We often get asked if our tape can be used in areas where water or oils are spilled, which is usually the case in a body shop or detail shop. The answer is yes, but it is important to note that the tape will only hold up if the floor is completely clean and dry when it is applied. The floors must be cleaned with an alcohol based cleaner prior to application. If oils remain on the floor and tape is applied on top of it, it will not adhere well. However if the floor is completely clean and dry, and the tape is properly applied and tamped down, it should last a long time.
We offer free samples of Superior Mark floor tape, floor markers, and floor signs. Please let us know if we can help you mark your body shop.
Make sure to clean the floor with an alcohol based cleaner, to ensure maximum adhesion when marking auto body shop floors.
We exported 16,000 feet of floor marking materials to Middle Eastern Oil Refinery
Posted on March 30, 2012
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These are some photos that our customer in the Middle East sent us after we supplied their company with 16,000 feet of floor marking materials. They used Superior Mark floor tape to mark aisles and passageways for safety and organization. We like the way they combined Superior Mark aisle marking tape with adhesive footprints to clearly mark a walkway for pedestrians.
We received good feedback after the installation. “Your product is great and helps us to create a safe and well organized working environment,” said the warehouse supervisor.
That’s what we like to hear!
What temperature can your floor tape withstand?
Posted on March 12, 2012
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We often get asked if our floor tape will work under extreme temperatures.
While we are working on a better defined technical answer, in general we say that temperature does not affect the tape’s performance between around 55 degrees F and 120 degrees. We had someone write to us about applying the tape on their garage floor in Florida.
He was asking if the Superior Mark tape would stick to his garage floor that had been sealed with flakes. He said his floor was made to look like asphalt. Since he was in Florida, he was concerned about the possibility of heat melting the tape and causing it to peel. We explain that if the tape is installed properly, these temperatures won’t present a problem. We emphasize the steps of installation that can affect the adhesion.
As long as you are not driving over it, twisting or turning wheels, then the tape should be fine. The most important thing to do to ensure the best adhesion would be to clean the floor well with alcohol based cleaner (like denatured alcohol). Let it dry and then apply the tape. The most durable floor tape we manufacture is Superior Mark which has a beveled edge and recessed adhesive. Superior Mark also has a smooth glossy finish and would look the best.
In addition to proper installation and if longevity is a concern, we always recommend that people should invest in the highest quality floor tape available. We’ve spent a lot of time testing durability for various floor tapes and we recommend Superior Mark when people are looking for the toughest and most heavy duty floor marking tape.
Looking For Floor Markings That Last Forever?
Posted on February 17, 2012
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We never claim that Superior Mark is indestructable. We test its durability and we do believe that it is the toughest floor marking tape available on the market, but we don’t say that it is indestructible.
There is not a floor marking product in existance that will last forever. We encourage our customers to consider the full lifecycle of the floor marking, There are costs associated with maintaining the marking, and that’s one way our product is differentiated from the others. The cost of replacing a painted line could be basically the same as the cost of painting it in the first place. However the difference is that you can replace the damaged section of the line in a few minutes just by cutting out the damaged piece and butt splicing in fresh tape. No down time to schedule, no contractors to call in.
There are some other factors that we like to advise our customers about that can increase the product’s longevity. For optimal performance, please thoroughly clean the floor with alcohol before application. Always tamp with a tamper cart, or anything with a rubber roller such as a forklift, to ensure maximum adhesion. Avoid placing floor markings in areas that experience a lot of twisting or turning of tires.We advise our customers to avoid placing the tape on places of the floor where vehicles are constantly twisting and turning. It is far more effective to use dash marks in these places rather than solid line.
We think that if you measure the cost of the entire lifecycle of the floor marking, and compare Superior Mark to painting, you’ll find you won’t miss those contractors one bit.
Cost Effectiveness of Using Superior Mark Floor Tape
Posted on February 7, 2012
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We like to check back in with the customers who purchase our floor marking products after a few months have passed, to get feedback about how our products are performing in their facility. Just recently we emailed one of our customers because we hadn’t heard from them in awhile, to see how their floor markings were holding up. They had just switched to Superior Mark after trying various other floor tapes, and this is what he replied:
“Your product works so well that we don’t need to replace as often.”
This is what we try to explain to prospective customers, that when you invest in a product that lasts longer, it requires less maintenance, and therefore actually ends up costing less over the long term. Take for instance, if you are using paint to mark your lines you need to close your facility to prep the area, paint the lines, and allow the paint time to dry completely, and not to mention if you need to replace part of the line, you will need to do the same for that area. This could take days to complete. When you use our Superior Mark Floor Marking Tape, you will need to clean the area with an alcohol based cleaner and let dry, lay the tape where you want it, and tamp it down with a tamper cart. If you do need to replace a section, all you have to do is splice the area you need to replace, lay new tape down and tamp into place. It is that simple.
Cost effectiveness over the long term is what we preach when it comes to floor marking. So when we don’t hear back from our customers for awhile, that usually means the tape still looks great, and they haven’t needed to spend any more money on floor marking.
Free Electrical Panel Floor Marking Kit Featuring Superior Mark
Posted on January 9, 2012
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Stop-painting.com is giving away free floor marking kits for electrical panels to be used to help facilities comply with OSHA regulation 1910.303. This regulation requires that the floor in front of electrical panels be kept clear for at least 36 inches.
Stop-painting.com manufactures Superior Mark, which is a unique floor marking tape that features beveled edges, a recessed adhesive, and is specifically designed to withstand the abusive environments of industrial facilities. Superior Mark is available in pre-cut strips that allow for very rapid installation of box shaped floor markings.
This electrical panel floor marking kit can be installed in just a few minutes by simply:
- Cleaning the floor with alcohol.
- Peel and stick down three pre-cut pieces of highly visible and durable tape.
- Align puzzle cut edges and stick down one side of the box.
- Align the third strip to complete the box.
- (Optional) Peel and stick down a floor sign.
The floor marking kit comes with:
- one 24 inch strip of Superior Mark.
- two 36 inch long pieces of Superior Mark.
- all featuring puzzle cut edges that seamlessly fit together.
Cliff Lowe designed Superior Mark floor tape as an alternative to using paint to mark the floor. Paint requires the area to be closed, and is difficult to maintain on a regular basis. Lowe’s patent-pending Superior Mark material is a durable 32 mils thick pvc tape with beveled edges and a recessed adhesive. “The ease of installation makes our floor marking products very attractive to facility managers who are looking for simple solutions to keep their facility OSHA compliant,” said Lowe.
Stop-painting.com also specializes in custom made floor marking signs, which are featured in this photo. They print any graphic, any size, and offer three different materials: vinyl, rubber, and inlaid epoxy. Floor signs are a great way to bring extra attention to the area which is required to be kept clear.
OSHA mandates that the area in front of electrical panels cannot be used for storage. This floor marking kit will clearly mark the edges of the space that needs to be kept clear to maintain OSHA compliance. Superior Mark floor tape border combined with floor signs effectively communicate the message.
Superior Mark vs Standard Vinyl Tape
Posted on May 16, 2011
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When most people think about using tape to mark floors, they are usually only familiar with the type of tape that is similar to 3m 471. This grade of tape is very thin, stretches easily, and does not hold up well in areas of high traffic. Superior Mark floor tape is a whole different animal. The chart above compares the two tapes in attempt to convey the vast difference between the two. Superior Mark is 32 mils thick, compared to standard vinyl tapes which are about 4 mils thick. Superior Mark also has beveled edges, and a very strong adhesive that is recessed behind the beveled edges. This design makes Superior Mark the toughest floor marking tape available. Free samples are available for testing, and once the performance is compared to other tapes, the advantage is clear.
Easiest Way To Install Road Reflectors On Gravel Driveway
Posted on May 3, 2011
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We received this image from one of our customers, who used our road reflectors to mark his driveway. The red arrows indicate where he has placed the driveway reflectors, even though you cannot see them that well, the idea is simple. When we asked him how he installed them, he said he just laid them down without attaching them at all. He says they are heavy enough that they do not get blown away by the wind. At night, he says they light up his driveway like an airport runway, impressing everyone from his neighbors to the UPS driver. “They’re my most proud landscaping item,” he explains. “I alternate the red & white colors and they almost seem like runway lights.” Thanks, Steve, for sharing this interesting application of driveway reflectors. As promised, you’ll receive 15% off your next order with us just for sending us the photo.
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