anti-slip tape for tablet stand?

Submitted by finrind t3_115prvj in DIY

I have a plastic tablet stand, and I'd like to get some tape to increase the stand's grip on the tablet (to prevent sliding), but I'm not sure what type I need.

When I search for "grip tape for phone", I find tapes that are designed to go on the phone and improve the grip against your hand, so that doesn't work for me (b/c I need tape that'll go on the stand and grip the tablet).

I also tried Gorilla tape, and it does improve the grip slightly, but not enough.

What would be a good tape for this?

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Monster-Zero t1_j92whff wrote

Use EVA/craft foam :)

If you glue it right on the tablet stand, it'll increase the friction against the tablet or phone, usually enough to hold against sliding

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finrind OP t1_j92xzzf wrote

Huh, never heard of that, so thanks for the idea. I'll give it a try.

Would I need some special glue for it, or can I just use like superglue or something?

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tonkats t1_j93hzi7 wrote

That bubbly no slip drawer liner is probably the next best thing. Easy to find and cut.

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finrind OP t1_j94d47g wrote

Oh, that's a cool idea, and I have some at home, actually! I'm going to try it and report back.

Would you glue it to the stand, or just line it?

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tonkats t1_j94fg9k wrote

May as well not glue it until you're sure you're happy with it. Regular double-sided tape would be sufficient and less permanent.

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finrind OP t1_j97xly2 wrote

Ok, tried it. Turns out, the liner I have at home is not as grippy as the tape. Maybe there are grippier liners out there, though. :)

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gastrocks t1_j93zb9h wrote

I have used a dab of silicone based glue ( E7000, I think) on the item-to-surface contact areas and placed it on wax paper to dry. That keeps it level. When dried, the wax paper peels away easily.

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Available-Reward-912 t1_j96lm9j wrote

Was going to suggest similar. Run a bead, or dots, of silicone caulk where the tablet sits.

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Deenie169 t1_j94el64 wrote

Did you look at gaffer’s tape??

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finrind OP t1_j97x4vm wrote

No, but now I read up on it and it sounds interesting. Gonna go to a store and try its grippiness on my phone.

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Patsastus t1_j94p9gi wrote

I glued a piece of an old resistance training rubber band to mine (a flat stretchy ribbon type, it's very grippy)

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finrind OP t1_j97wz86 wrote

Huh, I just tried that, and it works pretty well. Such a cool idea.

How long has yours lasted? I noticed rubber bands from like grocery store do deteriorate (harden and fall apart) pretty quickly (~a year), but I suspect the rubber from the exercise bands is different, so will last longer. Curious about your experience.

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Patsastus t1_j9800if wrote

a couple of years at this point since I put it on, the training band itself lasted about five years in it's intended use, until a piece ripped off the end (I don't think you're supposed to tie knots in it like I did, that's where it came apart). It seems fine as a grippy surface still.

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