Ultra Grip Board: Protection Made Easy, Grip Made Strong

What is Ultra Grip Board?

Ultra-Grip Board is a tough, lightweight protection board with:

• A textured, non-slip surface to help prevent slips and falls in wet or muddy conditions

• 2-in-1 bonded felt underlay to cushion and protect delicate surfaces like polished concrete, tiles, timber and benchtops

• A high-strength honeycomb “bubble” core that absorbs impact while staying light enough for one-person handling

Each sheet is approximately 2.2m x 1.2m and 5mm thick, giving you large coverage per board without becoming heavy or awkward to move. The board is water-resistant and rated for 12 months’ UV exposure, so it’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor projects.

Ultra Grip Board is available in High-Vis Orange and Blue 10-packs, making it easy to colour-code zones or match your site branding.

Key Benefits at a Glance

Here’s what sets Ultra Grip Board apart:

• ✅ Hard-wearing durability – honeycomb structure and impact resistance make it ideal for high-traffic, high-risk areas

• ✅ Superior grip for maximum safety – textured top surface and anti-slip treads help reduce slip risk on busy, messy sites

• ✅ 2-in-1 bonded felt underlay – protects sensitive finishes from scratches and dents while the top layer takes the hits

• ✅ Lightweight, one-person install – large format coverage without the heavy lifting; easy to cut and reposition as work progresses

• ✅ Reusable and recyclable – built to clean down and use project after project, and listed as a recyclable product on the Ultimate Solutions site

• ✅ High visibility – High-Vis Orange especially helps mark safe walkways, work zones and exclusion areas on site

In short: it’s just that bit “extra” in both protection and grip.

Where Ultra Grip Board Really Shines

Ultra-Grip Board is designed for high-traffic construction and renovation environments, where people, tools and equipment are constantly on the move.

Common applications include:

• Floors – finished timber, polished concrete, tiles, vinyl and epoxy floors

• Stairs – protects treads and risers while giving trades a stable, non-slip surface

• Benchtops & counters – ideal when other trades are still working around finished kitchens or reception spaces

• Lift interiors – protects lift floors and walls during fit-outs or tenant moves

• Doors & walls – shielding finished paint and joinery from accidental impacts

• Warehouses & industrial spaces – used as temporary walkways, work zones and segregation areas (often in striking orange or blue layouts)

Ultimate Solutions also showcases real-life Ultra Grip Board installs in blue and orange in warehouse flooring, churches and other busy sites – so you can see how it performs in the field, not just in a spec sheet.

Ultra Grip Board vs Traditional Protection Options

If you’re still relying on plywood, MDF or basic flute board for surface protection, here’s how Ultra Grip Board compares:

1. Versus Plywood / MDF

• Weight & handling: Ultra Grip Board is significantly lighter and easier for one person to carry and position.

• Moisture: It won’t swell or warp if it gets wet, unlike MDF and some plywood products.

• Slip resistance: The textured, non-slip surface is built to help reduce slips, especially when dirty or wet.

• Reusability: Easier to clean, stack and reuse between projects.

2. Versus Basic Flute Board

• Impact protection: The honeycomb/bubble structure and thickness provide more robust impact resistance than lightweight flute board.

• Comfort & safety: Anti-slip surface and felt underlay make it better underfoot for workers and friendlier to finished surfaces.

• Longevity: Hard-wearing and UV-resistant, so you get more life from each sheet.

3. Versus Standard Impact Boards

Ultimate Solutions’ own guide lists Ultra-Grip Board as the option “for maximum protection and slip resistance”, with a high-visibility, non-slip surface and bonded felt underlay designed for delicate surfaces.

If you need even heavier-duty forklift/EWP crush resistance, you’d step up to Ultimate Impact Board – but for most sites wanting top-tier grip and surface protection, Ultra Grip Board hits the sweet spot.

Installation: Protection Made Easy

One of the biggest advantages of Ultra Grip Board is how fast it is to install and reconfigure as your project moves.

Basic install steps:

1. Clean the surface
   Remove loose debris, screws and sharp objects that could press through any protection layer.

2. Lay boards felt-side down
   The bonded felt underlay faces the protected surface to absorb minor impacts and prevent scratching

3. Stagger the joints
   Lay boards in a brick pattern so joints aren’t all in a straight line. This helps distribute loads from trolleys, scissor lifts or foot traffic.

4. Tape as needed
   Use suitable tapes from Ultimate Solutions (such as hazard tape or masking options) to secure edges and prevent trip hazards, especially on stairs or ramps.

5. Reposition as work progresses
   Because each board is lightweight and rigid, it’s easy to lift, move and re-lay as areas are completed.

After the job, boards can be wiped down, stacked and stored for the next project – saving you both time and material costs over disposable solutions.

Safer, Smarter Sites: Why Grip Matters

On construction and renovation sites, slip hazards show up fast – water, dust, mud, overspray and offcuts can turn smooth surfaces into a risk zone.

Ultra Grip Board helps address this by combining:

• Non-slip tread pattern on the walking surface

• High-visibility colouring, especially in orange, to clearly mark walkways and hazard zones

• A design aimed at reducing slip risk in wet or muddy conditions

Pairing Ultra Grip Board with consistent site housekeeping and appropriate slip-rated solutions gives you a stronger safety story for staff, visitors, and clients.

Sustainability: Reusable & Recyclable Protection

Surface protection doesn’t have to mean sending loads of damaged cardboard and broken MDF to landfill after every project.

Ultra-Grip Board is:

• Built to be reused across multiple jobs – clean, stack and reload the truck

• Listed under Ultimate Solutions’ recyclable product range, supporting more circular site practices in NZ

When you’re working on green building goals or simply trying to reduce waste and rework, a reusable protection system is a simple, visible win.

How to Buy Ultra Grip Board in New Zealand

Ultra-Grip Board is supplied nationwide by Ultimate Solutions, New Zealand’s surface protection and site supply specialists, with locations in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga and Wellington and online ordering

Quick FAQ

What is Ultra Grip Board used for?
Ultra-Grip Board is used to protect floors, stairs, benchtops, walls, doors and lift interiors from impact damage during construction and renovation, while also providing a non-slip, high-visibility walking surface.

Is Ultra Grip Board reusable?
Yes. It’s a durable, water-resistant protection board designed to be cleaned and reused across multiple projects and is listed as a recyclable product on the Ultimate Solutions site.

What sizes does Ultra Grip Board come in?
Standard Ultra-Grip Board sheets are around 2.2m x 1.2m and 5mm thick, with a high-strength honeycomb/bubble structure for impact resistance.

Why choose Ultra Grip Board over cheaper options?
Compared with plywood, MDF or basic flute board, Ultra Grip Board offers better slip resistance, impact protection, visibility, moisture/UV resistance and reusability – reducing damage, defects and rework costs on site.

If your projects are almost protected but you’re still seeing scuffs, scratches or near-misses on smooth surfaces, it might be time for that little bit “extra”.

Ultra Grip Board: Protection made easy. Grip made strong.