{"id":48089,"date":"2026-07-17T11:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/?p=48089"},"modified":"2026-05-14T12:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:34:09","slug":"how-to-test-the-grip-line-before-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/us\/how-to-test-the-grip-line-before-application\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Test The Grip Line Before Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As hard surface flooring continues to grow in both residential and commercial spaces, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/us\/making-hard-surfaces-safer-the-definitive-guide-to-the-grip-line\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FILA\u2019s Grip Line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was developed to help improve traction without visibly changing the appearance of the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/waxes\/anti-slip\/progrip\"><b>PROGR1P<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed for larger residential and commercial applications, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/waxes\/anti-slip\/easygr1p\"><b>EASYGR1P<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is intended for smaller, targeted residential areas such as shower pans and bathroom floors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before full application, testing should always be carried out to determine compatibility, contact time, and the level of slip resistance achieved on the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Is Testing Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three main reasons to perform a test before full application:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To confirm the product is compatible with the surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure the result provides the desired level of slip resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine the correct contact time needed to achieve the desired grip or DCOF level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Because the treatment reacts directly with the surface itself and cannot be reversed once applied, testing should always be carried out before treating the entire area.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Should the Test Be Performed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Run the test on:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clean, uninstalled sample tile, or, if it\u2019s not available,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small inconspicuous area of the installed surface<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>TESTING BEFORE FULL APPLICATION IS VERY IMPORTANT.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-47324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/application.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/application.png 573w, https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/application-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step-by-Step Testing Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Surface<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the area is completely clean and dry before testing begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Step 2: Apply the Product<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply the Grip Line products using either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lambswool applicator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brush<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or a white pad<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>PROGR1P<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, begin with a 1-minute test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>EASYGR1P<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, begin with a 10-minute test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In both cases, ensure the surface remains wet throughout the process, adding more product if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Step 3: Remove Residue<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the area using a wet vac, or remove residue with a mop or cloth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Step 4: Rinse Thoroughly<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the surface thoroughly with clean water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Step 5: Neutralize the Surface<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neutralize the treated area using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.filasolutions.com\/usa\/products\/full-range\/cleaning-products\/cleaners\/cleaner-pro-1\"><b>CLEANER PRO<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating the Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the test area is dry, evaluate the level of grip achieved. If additional slip resistance is required:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>PROGR1P<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, testing may be repeated in 1-minute intervals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>EASYGR1P,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> testing should be repeated in additional 10-minute intervals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of the final contact time achieved during testing, then follow the full application instructions provided in the product\u2019s technical data sheets when treating the complete surface:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View the full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/download.filasolutions.com\/public\/copyfiles\/progr1p-ame.pdf\"><b>PROGR1P<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application guide here<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See complete<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/download.filasolutions.com\/public\/copyfiles\/easygr1p-ame.pdf\"><b>EASYGR1P<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instructions here<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applied correctly, there is no significant visible change to the surface, but the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/us\/making-hard-surfaces-safer-the-definitive-guide-to-the-grip-line\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improvement in grip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes noticeable when water is present, which is when it matters the most.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As hard surface flooring continues to grow in both residential and commercial spaces, FILA\u2019s Grip Line was developed to help improve traction without visibly changing the appearance of the surface. PROGR1P is designed for larger residential and commercial applications, while EASYGR1P is intended for smaller, targeted residential areas such as shower pans and bathroom floors. 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