{"product_id":"yellow-anti-slip-tape-silicon-carbide-dda-18m","title":"Yellow Anti-Slip Tape | Silicon Carbide | DDA Compliant | 18.3m Roll","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #2c3e50;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#2c3e50;letter-spacing:0.3px;\"\u003eWHY CHOOSE THIS YELLOW ANTI-SLIP TAPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#333;\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Visibility Yellow — DDA and HSE Compliant Step Edge Marking\u003c\/strong\u003e — the yellow colour provides the visual contrast required under UK accessibility legislation for public staircases and workplace floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#333;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSilicon Carbide Grit — Maximum Grip Wet or Dry\u003c\/strong\u003e — harder and sharper than aluminium oxide grit, silicon carbide delivers aggressive anti-slip performance that lasts in the most demanding environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#333;\"\u003e🏗️ \u003cstrong\u003e18.3 Metre Roll — Full Staircase or Walkway in One\u003c\/strong\u003e — no joins mid-run; one 50mm roll covers approximately 21 standard stair treads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#333;\"\u003e🔒 \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Adhesive — Walk on Immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e — full bond within 24 hours; no drying time, no specialist tools, no trades required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#333;\"\u003e🌧️ \u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof and UV Stable — Indoor and Outdoor\u003c\/strong\u003e — performs on wet external steps, ramps, pool surrounds and covered outdoor areas as effectively as interior installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#333;font-weight:500;\"\u003e🚚 Fast UK Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#333;font-weight:500;\"\u003e🔒 Secure Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#333;font-weight:500;\"\u003e↩️ Easy Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#333;font-weight:500;\"\u003e🏆 Specialist Supplier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Yellow Anti-Slip Tape?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow anti-slip tape combines two critical functions in one product: high-visibility hazard marking and aggressive slip resistance. The high-visibility yellow colour provides the tonal contrast required under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Equality Act 2010 for step edge identification on public staircases — making it the standard specification for schools, hospitals, offices, transport hubs and any facility with public access. Simultaneously, the silicon carbide grit surface delivers industrial-grade anti-slip performance that meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for high-risk slip environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike black or clear anti-slip tape which provides grip invisibly or discreetly, yellow tape is chosen specifically where the visual marking is as important as the friction — where users need to be able to see the step edge clearly before they step, not just feel it underfoot. This makes yellow the preferred choice for any staircase or floor area where vulnerable users, poor lighting or unfamiliar layouts create elevated trip and slip risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGrit Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilicon carbide — harder and sharper than aluminium oxide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh-visibility yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRoll Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18.3 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eAvailable Widths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50mm, 100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePressure-sensitive adhesive — peel and apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBond Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalk on immediately; full bond within 24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWaterproof — suitable for wet and external areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eUV Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUV stable for outdoor and exposed installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCompatible Surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConcrete, tile, metal, wood, laminate, stone, fibreglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003eApplication Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMinimum +10°C for best adhesion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e50mm vs 100mm — Which Width?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2c3e50;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eCoverage Per Roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~21 strips at 860mm stair width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard stair nosing strips, step edge DDA marking, ramp edge strips, general anti-slip. Most popular width for stair applications.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;\"\u003e100mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~21 strips at 860mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWide walkway safety lanes, floor area demarcation, full-width ramp strips, loading bay edges. Provides more visible safety zoning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDDA and HSE Compliance — Why Yellow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Equality Act 2010 (which replaced the DDA) requires that building features — including stair edges — provide adequate visual contrast for people with visual impairments. The guidance specifies a minimum Light Reflectance Value (LRV) difference of 30 points between the nosing\/step edge marker and the adjacent surface. High-visibility yellow against concrete, stone, metal or most flooring surfaces achieves this contrast requirement reliably, making it the colour of choice for compliance-driven installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an HSE perspective, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations require employers to maintain safe access and egress, including adequate step edge marking in areas of poor lighting or high slip risk. Yellow anti-slip tape satisfies both the visual marking and friction requirements in a single, immediately applicable product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDA-compliant high-visibility yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e — meets the visual contrast requirements of the Equality Act 2010 for step edge marking in schools, hospitals, offices, transport hubs and public buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon carbide grit — superior durability\u003c\/strong\u003e — harder than aluminium oxide grit with sharper angular edges that maintain performance longer under heavy footfall and cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant installation\u003c\/strong\u003e — peel, press, walk on. No adhesive mixing, no tools, no curing time before use. Full bond achieved within 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScissors-cut to any length\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut to stair width, ramp length or any required dimension with standard scissors. No specialist equipment needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual function\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides both anti-slip grip and hazard warning in one product. Yellow is the accepted colour for safety marking in industrial, educational and healthcare environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof and UV stable\u003c\/strong\u003e — performs on external steps, pool surrounds, sports facilities and covered outdoor areas as well as interior applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools, colleges and universities — DDA-compliant step edge marking on all public staircases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitals, care homes and healthcare — high-visibility grip for vulnerable users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffices and public buildings — Equality Act compliance and accident prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouses and industrial facilities — hazard zone floor marking combined with anti-slip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports halls and leisure centres — wet-area safety marking and grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport hubs — station platforms, bus depots, airport facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail and hospitality — entrance steps, kitchen areas, service corridors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal and outdoor steps — garden steps, ramps, covered external stairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface must be completely clean, dry and free from grease and dust. Use a degreaser on oily surfaces. Apply anti-slip primer to porous substrates such as rough concrete for best adhesion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure and cut to length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the stair or surface width and cut the tape with sharp scissors. For stair treads, cut 10–15mm shorter than the full step width to keep the tape clear of the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeel the backing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel the release liner starting from one end, folding it back as you go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply to surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the tape starting at one end and press down as you apply along the full length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply firm pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Press firmly with the heel of your hand or a roller along the entire tape length and width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal the edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e For outdoor or wet-area installations, apply anti-slip tape edge sealer along the two long edges to prevent water ingress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs yellow anti-slip tape legally required for DDA compliance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Equality Act 2010 and supporting guidance (including BS 8300) specifies that step edges should provide adequate visual contrast for people with visual impairments. Yellow anti-slip tape achieves this — it provides high-visibility marking that meets the contrast requirement. Organisations with public-facing premises have a duty to make reasonable adjustments, and yellow step-edge marking on staircases is one of the most widely specified solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between yellow and black anti-slip tape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grit material and adhesive are identical — the difference is colour and application. Black tape provides grip discreetly, blending with dark flooring. Yellow tape provides both grip and high-visibility marking, making it the choice when you need users to be able to see the hazard zone clearly. Yellow is mandatory or strongly recommended in many compliance contexts; black is preferred for aesthetic-sensitive environments where grip is the priority without a high-visibility visual marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use yellow anti-slip tape on external steps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tape is waterproof and UV stable, maintaining both colour and anti-slip performance in outdoor exposed conditions. For external installations, applying edge sealer along the long edges is recommended to prevent water ingress under the adhesive. Apply at temperatures above +10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide should I go — 50mm or 100mm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50mm is the standard for stair tread nosing strips — it provides a clearly visible strip without covering the majority of the step. 100mm provides broader coverage and is preferred for wider step treads, ramp surfaces, floor lane marking and environments where maximum visual impact is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many stair treads does an 18.3m roll cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a standard UK stair width of approximately 860mm, an 18.3m roll provides approximately 21 strips. A typical 13-step domestic staircase requires around 11 to 12 metres. A single roll covers one full staircase with material remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Stair Nosings UK?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety products specialist with expertise across all floor and stair safety applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon carbide grit — higher specification than standard budget alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth standard widths available from one supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK stock for fast dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert team with genuine knowledge of DDA, HSE and workplace safety specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your width above — 50mm is the standard for DDA-compliant stair nosing strips, 100mm for wider walkway marking and full-coverage ramp applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stair Nosings UK","offers":[{"title":"50mm × 18.3m Roll","offer_id":48016812310686,"sku":"SNUK-AST-YEL-50MM","price":43.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm × 18.3m Roll","offer_id":48016812343454,"sku":"SNUK-AST-YEL-100MM","price":86.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/5274\/2046\/files\/663d16fb3fc54dc46cec6021da363b64.png?v=1784735268","url":"https:\/\/stairnosingsuk.co.uk\/products\/yellow-anti-slip-tape-silicon-carbide-dda-18m","provider":"Stair Nosings UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}