How to Apply Floor Marker, ColorCovers and Safety Signs

At Heskins, we have a range of floor signs and markings you can use in various circumstances. This blog will guide you on the optimium method of application in your workplace or desired area. Floor signs and warehouse markers have many benefits, primarily improving safety in your working environment by clearly displaying safety messages and guidelines.

Here is a List of Equipment You’ll Need:

IPA Surface Cleaner
Gloves
Cloth
Marker/Drawing Implement
Surface Primer
Any Custom Signage (For ColorCover/PermaCover)
Seam Roller
Edge Sealant

Before we begin, ensure you have all your equipment to hand, so you are ready.

Step 1 – Use IPA to Clean the Area You are Applying Tape

The first step is an important one put your gloves on! Then grab your IPA surface cleaner and your cloth and wipe down the surface thoroughly. This is vital to prolonging the life of the anti-slip tape and secures a good surface to grip too.

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Step 2 – Mark Out the Application Area

Draw around the sign or cover with a marker, giving you accurate guidance for applying the floor marker. This helpful step ensures you will be happy with the placement of the warehouse sign.

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Step 3 – Apply Surface Primer with a Brush

Applying surface primer, brush a generous amount onto the planned application surface for the sign. Surface primer ensures a proper bond between the application surface and the warehouse marker, as dirt or water will not penetrate the area, which otherwise would adversely affect the adhesive, potentially deteriorating the adhesive layer.

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Step 4 – Peel Away the Backing Liner

Peel off the adhesive layer around the sign, ready for the appliance to a surface.

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Step 5 – Add any Custom Signage (For ColorCover or PermaCover Only)

Add your custom sign or message of choice facing the non-adhesive side of the ColorCover/PermaCover. This step ensures the floor cover is the correct way up once applied, and the sign is clear and readable, not reversed.

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Step 6 – Apply Floor Marker Using Pressure Roller

This step makes sure there isn’t any air bubbles and that the cover is applied securelyUsing your pressure roller, start rolling it across the adhesive sides of the floor cover.

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Step 7 – Apply Edge Fix for High Traffic Areas

Once the warehouse marker is applied, it’s time to do the final touches! Get your edge sealant placing a solid line on each edge of the floor markers edges as displayed in the image. Edge sealant ensures the sign is secured down and stops any dirt or water from getting underneath the floor cover, prolonging the life of the adhesive.

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What are Heskins Floor Covers and Warehouse Signs?

We offer off-the-shelf floor signs that display essential information in your workplace, such as fire exits and forklift truck areas etc. Signage ensures staff are aware of the potential dangers and emergency escape routes, so they know to keep the area clear or be cautious. Heskins have a custom signage solution for those who require unique messages and branding on their floor markers. PermaCover and ColorCover allow you to achieve this, but our other option is custom-printed floor signs.