non-skid
{{Short description|Surface applied to the deck of a ship to increase friction and grip}}
Non-skid is a surface applied to the deck of a ship to increase the coefficient of friction and reduce the probability of footwear or vehicle tires sliding along a smooth wet surface.{{cite web |url=https://media.defense.gov/2007/Oct/30/2001712599/-1/-1/1/NSM%20Final%20Report%20TAD-2008-001.pdf |title=Non-Skid Materials Used on Navy Ships |last=Brannin |first=Patricia A. |website= |publisher=United States Department of Defense |accessdate=20 March 2020 }} When decks are painted for protection against wear and corrosion, non-skid may be formed by either mixing a granular material like sand into the paint prior to application, or by sprinkling dry sand onto a newly painted surface before the paint hardens by drying or curing.{{cite web |url=http://www.yachtpaint.com/sgp/diy/ask-the-experts/how-do-you-paint-non-skid-decks.aspx |title=How do you paint non-skid decks? |last= |first= |website=International |publisher=AkzoNobel |accessdate=20 March 2020 }}
Examples
Image:US Navy 040730-N-1234E-002 PCU Virginia (SSN 774) returns to the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard.jpg|The portion of this submarine hull intended to be walked upon has been covered by non-skid identifiable by darker color.
Image:USMC-120210-N-SS993-563.jpg|Flight decks are entirely covered by non-skid to prevent aircraft from sliding overboard as the ship rolls.
Image:Cross deck pendants.jpg|The texture of this flight deck non-skid reveals the application strokes used to spread the mixture of paint and sand.
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