Floor_Marking_Guide_-_Creative_Safety_Supply April 2014 | Page 26

General Floor Marking Tips
While floor marking is a relatively simple procedure, it’s best to avoid the temptation to
start placing tape immediately. To ensure you get the best results for your facility and
employees, spend some time considering options and developing a facility-wide plan.
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your floor marking:
• Solicit employee input for floor marking improvements.
• Develop detailed location/area plans before laying the first piece of tape.
• To avoid confusion, use as few colors as possible.
• Select colors and color patterns that are easy to recognize and distinguish.
Simple and bright is best.
• To avoid confusing workers, avoid colors and patterns too close to existing
safety markings.
• Access doors, electrical outlets and important equipment should not be
covered up by floor marking.
• Colors chosen for pathways should not be used for other floor marking
applications.
• Continuous lines of tape are not always indicated. In many cases, corner
markers are sufficient to show the edges of an area.
• Post your floor marking color code in a conspicuous location, and train all
employees on your new system.

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