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Gym floor is too slick...advice?

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Anonymous
 
Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 8:37 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

The gym that I use to teach my physical education classes is very slick. The floor is made of tarten/chip board I believe. I was wondering if anyone knows of any kind of a surfacing material that can be put on the top of the floor to make it "sticky." Of course not so sticky that if I child fell it would stop them on a dime, but more of a wood floor sticky feel.

Thanks for any advice
Marilyn Laidlaw
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Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 11:27 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Years ago I read of a technique of using 7-up in a spray bottle set on "fine spray" and spraying a slick dance floor to reduce slickness. It emphasized "fine spray" and not to use too much. The author swore by this technique. I have not had the need to try it, but considering what soda does to movie theater floors it's worth a try. Plus it is easy to clean off. Good Luck.
Paula Summit (Summit5)
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Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 5:42 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IPPrint Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Just watch out for an ant infestation...lol!

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