When it comes to protecting surfaces on busy jobsites, pros need something tough, reliable, and secure. Trimaco’s Stay Put® Surface Protector was designed exactly for that. With its slip‑resistant tacky backing, padded impact resistance, breathable design, and water‑resistant top layer, it delivers simple, reliable surface protection for a wide range of tasks.
Here are five jobs where Stay Put makes the biggest difference.
Freshly installed or refinished hardwood floors are highly vulnerable to scratches, dents, and curing issues. Stay Put’s breathable design allows floors to continue curing, while the cushioned, impact‑resistant surface protects against tools, boots, and dropped materials.
The slip‑resistant backing ensures the protector stays securely in place in high‑traffic areas, without leaving residue during removal.
Tile and stone installations often involve wet saws, mortar, grout, and constant movement across the workspace. Stay Put provides waterproof protection to protect surfaces from water, mud, and spills. Its tacky, slip‑resistant backing adheres securely to slick, hard materials like tile and marble- on both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
In addition to its strong water‑resistant features, its cushioned composition helps absorb small impacts from tools or tiles and prevents minor scratches or dents on newly laid materials.
Painting can get messy, and regular drop cloths often bunch up, slide around, or leave small gaps that expose your floors. Stay Put is a smarter option because it actually stays in place, helping prevent spills and stains. It’s also waterproof, so paint won’t leak through. The biggest bonus? It’s repositionable, so it’s ready to move when you do.
Kitchen and bathroom renovations can be tough on surfaces, especially in areas like shower tiles, bathtubs, backsplashes, and countertops that can easily get scratched or chipped. Stay Put helps protect these vulnerable spots. Its tacky, slip‑resistant backing allows it to stick securely to both horizontal and vertical surfaces, making it ideal for kitchen or bathroom updates where walls and fixtures need just as much protection as the floors.
On busy jobsites, crews often create protective walkways to prevent damage from heavy foot traffic, tools, and debris. Stay Put is a great choice for this because it’s lightweight, easy to roll out, and padded to help absorb small impacts. Its slip‑resistant tacky backing keeps it securely in place, making it safe to use not only on floors but also on stairs, where secure footing is especially important.
It’s durable enough to handle constant movement, requires no tape to stay put, and cleanup is as easy as rolling it back up when the job is done.
Trimaco’s Stay Put slip‑resistant surface protector is the perfect choice for any job and any surface. From floors and stairs to countertops, shower walls, and more, it delivers dependable coverage that holds up on even the busiest jobsites. No matter the surface, Stay Put makes the work easier, safer, and cleaner every time. Explore Trimaco’s full line of heavy-duty surface protection products to find the best option for your next project.
Yes! Many contractors install a heavy-duty board over Stay Put for added water resistance and to protect more delicate surfaces underneath. To maximize performance, they often stagger the seams between the Stay Put and the board layer. This helps minimize the risk of liquid penetration, even when using X-Seam Tape.
Stay Put is designed with a tacky backing that grips the surface without tape,, but it’s all about the right preparation and installation. If the surface isn’t clean or the material is rolled out too quickly, users may experience lifting or movement. Applying it slowly, pressing it firmly into place, and ensuring the floor is dust-free will significantly improve how well it stays put.
Stay Put is designed to be installed without tape, and in most standard applications, seams can be placed flush for full coverage. However, contractors working in high-traffic environments often add tape at entry points, stair edges, or transition areas as an extra precaution.
Bubbles and wrinkles are among the most common installation complaints across all floor protection products. These issues usually occur when air gets trapped underneath or when the material is installed too quickly. Debris left on the floor can also create uneven areas. The best approach is to thoroughly clean the surface beforehand and roll the material out gradually, smoothing it as you go to prevent air pockets from forming.
Stay Put is designed for tight seams placed edge-to-edge without overlap. However, contractors sometimes overlap seams slightly to ensure full coverage and eliminate gaps. Regardless of the method, the goal is to prevent exposed areas where dirt, debris, or moisture could get through.
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