Elevate Your Tools with Grip Wrap

Tool Grip Wrap

Discover the revolutionary Tommy Tape Grip Wrap, an innovation from the house of Tommy Tape that’s set to redefine your tool handling experience. This Self-Fusing Ribbed Silicone is more than just a product; it’s a game-changer that brings impressive benefits and versatility to the table. From turning everyday tools into ultra-grip masters to ensuring safety even under challenging conditions, Tommy Tape has got you covered.

The Tommy Tape Advantage

  • Durability: Silicone is known for its excellent longevity. It withstands wear and tear far better than traditional rubber or foam grips, keeping your tools secure and easy to use for years.
  • Resistance: It’s resistant to weather, UV rays, and a broad range of chemicals. This makes it an excellent choice for use in various environments without degrading its quality.
  • Texture: The ribbed texture enhances performance, significantly reducing the chance of slippage, even in wet or slick conditions.
  • Versatility: Silicone is a flexible material that can easily adapt to the shape of the tool, providing a snug, custom fit.
  • Self-Fusing: The most striking feature is its ability to self-fuse. It bonds with itself to form a solid, secure, airtight, and waterproof grip around the tool handle.

Comparing Tommy Tape Grip Wrap to Alternatives

While there are other gripwrap options available, none match the performance and convenience of Tommy Tape Grip Wrap:

  • Rubber Grips: While these provide decent traction, they can degrade and wear out over time, especially with exposure to harsh weather and chemicals. Tommy Tape, on the other hand, retains its durability and effectiveness, even with extended use.
  • Foam Grips: Foam can offer a comfortable grip, but it lacks durability. It tends to break down and absorb moisture, reducing its grip capabilities. Silicone grip wraps do not absorb water, maintaining a secure grip even in damp conditions.
  • Leather Grips: These can be stylish and comfortable, but they require regular maintenance and can become slippery when wet. Silicone grips need no such maintenance and provide a firm grip even when wet.

How to Apply Tommy Tape Grip Wrap: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • Clean Your Tool: Start by cleaning the tool handle for proper adhesion.
  • Start Wrapping: Begin at one end of the handle and wrap the tape around it, working your way to the other end.
  • Overlap for Full Coverage: Make sure each pass overlaps by approximately 50 percent to ensure complete handle coverage.
  • Experience the Self-Fusing Magic: The silicone material self-fuses, creating a tight, secure grasp.

Experience the Difference with Tommy Tape Grip Wrap

Whether you’re a professional contractor or a DIY enthusiast, Tommy Tape Grip Wrap is the ultimate solution. Its silicone-based design guarantees superior control, unparalleled durability, and unmatched versatility. Say goodbye to slips, wear, and maintenance; say hello to safety and efficiency. 

Weatherproof an extension cord

Weatherproofing Extension Cord

Have you ever used extension cords on an outdoor project?

…and then forgot to weatherproof them!?

Unprotected outdoor extension cords can stop working as a result of water seeping into the gaps between connections.

Rain, humidity, snow or even animals are just a few threats and any of them could stop the juice from flowing to where you need power the most.

Here is how Tommy Tape helps stop the water from intruding!

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Giving Your Shovel a Proper Grip

Shovel grip can make manual labor tasks easier and less fatiguing. Now it’s important especially when working in wet or slippery conditions or with heavy loads. Even snow shovels can benefit from a good grip. The grip can help prevent straining your back and arms while shoveling.

Is Silicone Grip Wrap Necessary?

  • Straining of the back and arms: Without a good grip, you may have to use more force to handle the shovel, leading to strain on your back and arms.
  • Slipping or losing control: A slippery shovel handle can make manual labor tasks more difficult and dangerous.
  • Discomfort and fatigue: A lack of grip on the handle can make you have to constantly adjust your hands and hurt your hands from trying to keep a grasp.

Why Use Tommy Tapes Grip Wrap:

  • Durable and long-lasting: Tommy Tapes grip wrap is made to withstand harsh weather and heavy use, providing a long-lasting solution for your shovels.
  • Easy to install: Unlike other grips that may require glue or other adhesives, self-fusing silicone grip wrap is easy to wrap around your shovel handle, requiring no additional tools or materials.
  • Improved grip: The silicone material provides a strong, non-slip grip, even in wet conditions, ensuring that you have control over your shovel and can work more efficiently.
  • Versatile: Self-fusing silicone grip wrap can be used on a variety of different types of shovels, including digging, garden, and snow shovels, making it a versatile solution for all of your shovels.

Step-by-Step Guide to Wrapping Your Shovel:

1:

Clean the handle of your shovel: Before wrapping the grip, make sure the handle of your shovel is clean and free of any dirt or debris. Using rubbing alcohol or a cloth can clean the shovel.

2:

Begin wrapping the grip: Start at the base of the handle and begin wrapping the silicone grip wrap around the handle, making sure to cover it evenly and tightly.

3:

Overlap and fuse the ends: Once you have wrapped the handle, overlap the ends of the silicone grip wrap and apply pressure to fuse the ends together.

4:

Trim any excess: Finally, trim any excess silicone grip wrap with a pair of scissors or an X-Acto knife to ensure a clean finish.

Now, using Tommy Tape grip wrap on your shovels can make manual labor tasks easier and less fatiguing. The silicone material provides a strong, non-slip grip, even in wet conditions, and is durable and long-lasting. Installing the grip wrap is easy, requiring no additional tools or materials. With its versatility and improved grip, grip tape is the perfect solution for all of your shovels. We invite you to try our Grip Wrap today and see the difference it can make in your work.

Caulk Alternatives: How to Easily Fill Gaps in Appliances and Walls

Small holes in appliances and walls are common in many households. First, you might try to even out the surface with caulk. Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, caulk can be a messy job that requires the help of a professional to create a seamless finish. E/Fusing 900 Putty is a silicone putty that seals a variety of holes and cracks without the hassle. Several putty colors are available including black, gray, and white to suit any of your aesthetic needs. 

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of waterproof silicone putty as a caulk alternative.

The Benefits of Silicone Putty 

Waterproof 

Customers have relied on E/Fusing 900 silicone putty to plug holes in showers, sinks, and water-exposed areas. The waterproof material is resilient against leakage and maintains a strong hold in a variety of temperature conditions. Lastly, if you need to plug a hole in a pinch, a waterproof silicone putty is an ideal solution. 

Moldable to Fit Nearly Any Shape or Size

Silicone putty is a user-friendly caulk alternative since it’s malleable to fit any hole shape, without the need for extra tools or drying time. The putty can be warmed up in your hands and worked into any crevice to provide a lasting sealant solution. 

Seals Extremely Well

Many people worry about the durability of waterproof silicone putty; however, it has a time-tested sealing strength. The material does not sag or droop, allowing it to virtually seal any hole without moving or altering its shape. 

Not Messy or Gooey 

Using traditional caulk is a messy process since it’s wet, gooey and takes time to cure. This can ward off people that aren’t familiar with small DIY renovation projects. Silicone putty can be used right out of the package without any messy hands or risk of ruining other areas of your house. 

Comes in a Variety of Colors

E/Fusing 900 silicone putty comes in three basic colors including black, white and gray. We recommend you color match the putty according to the surface area you need to fill. Traditional caulk is found in a white color, which can require extra steps like painting and covering after the caulk dries. Moldable silicone putty eliminates all the added steps, while still giving you the versatility of use. 

What Makes E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty Different? 

  • Does not harden or crack like alternative patches
  • Creates an impenetrable waterproof barrier
  • Little to no mess during application
  • Non-hardening and stays flexible, expanding and contracting indoors. (outdoors it may cure if in direct sunlight)

Fill Gaps and Holes in Appliances, Walls, Showers and More With E/Fusing 900 Putty

Every homeowner deserves a simple solution to fill holes, cracks and incongruencies in their home. Whether you need to patch up an area in your bathroom, kitchen or bedroom, E/Fusing 900 Putty is able to get the job done. Start by exploring our variety of three colors today and get started on your next hassle-free home improvement project!

Wheelbarrow Handle Replacement

Wheel barrow Grip

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Grip?

Why replace your wheelbarrow when you can re-grip the handle? Using Tommy Tape Grip Wrap, wheelbarrow handle replacement is easy. Undoubtedly, your wheel barrow handle gets worn down and needs protection. 

Here’s how to know if purchasing grip wrap will help:

Is your handle…

  • Chipping?
  • Cracked?
  • Moldy?
  • Worn down?
  • Stiff?
  • Slippery?

Then adding a supportive grip to your wheelbarrow is worth looking into. It can prevent wood from contacting directly with your hands and leaving splinters and blisters. When there is a crack down the handle the grip can wrap up the handle and hold it together. Mold? Now you can, thoroughly clean the handle then add the grip to provide a protective barrier to the handle and your hands. Of course also making a cushy and comfortable handle for your hands .

Benefits of Regripping

✅Preventing calluses: Working hard with your hands can cause a buildup of rough calluses and dry out your hands. Using a proper grip can protect your hands. 

✅Protect the handle: Handles can grow mold and lock in moisture, making the handle hard to clean. Silicone grip is easy to clean and will wash right off, leaving a nice handle to use. 

✅Weatherproof: Adding silicone grip can protect the handle from the elements and ensure it is ready for use. 

✅Preventing blisters: After repeatedly gripping a hard surface, your hands can get blisters from friction.

Here is how to regrip your wheelbarrow handle:

  1. Clean the handle: Using rubbing alcohol, clean off the handle to make sure there is no dirt or dust. 
  2. Take the grip wrap out: Once the handle is cleaned thoroughly, open the grip wrap, peel back some of the grip and separate it from the plastic liner. Get at least 5 inches of material exposed and ready to use.
  3. Begin wrapping around one end of the handle: Make sure to do one complete wrap then begin overlapping and wrapping. Pull on the grip and wrap it as tightly as possible. 
  4. Secure the end: Now, when the majority of the handle is wrapped, make one complete rotation and loosely place the wrap down on top of itself to ensure a seal. 

Having a comfortable handle for your wheelbarrow is essential for the fall cleanup that is about to begin. We have other articles on gripping other essential lawn care items, Lawn mower Handle, Garden Hand Tools and, Rake Grip. Get your roll of grip wrap, offered in 5 or 10 feet in black, or 5 feet in white, red, green, pink, blue, and orange.

Pool Light Repair: Fix a Pool Light Leak

If your pool light fixture is leaking water, you may be postponing your summer plans.  Pool lights commonly get cracks around the connector ports which can be the source of losing water level. While you may consider getting a new pool light, there are more affordable solutions available to you. 

Before investing in a replacement, consider using E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty to repair the crack in no time. Users will save money and receive a reliable, quick resolve to their pool leak. In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about how to fix your pool light with putty. 

The Benefits of E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty 

  • Easily moldable: The material is highly malleable so you can bend, mold, and shape it to your desired surface. The pool putty is resilient and will maintain its form even in harsh conditions. 
  • Safe for electrical use and strong insulation: The putty is entirely safe for electrical use making it a great option for pool light replacement. Contrary to other pool types, silicone putty provides superior insulation in the water. The flexible material can fit smoothly into small cracks and crevices. 
  • Fixes leaks: If there is leaking, consider mending the area with putty before getting a new light. E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty is strong enough to fix leaks for good and restore peace of mind in seconds. 
  • Cost Effective: A new light fixture costs anywhere from $100-$300. However our putty costs less than $20.

The Unique Feature of E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty For Pool Light Replacement 

  • Easily Removable: If you decide to remove your pool putty it will come off easily without harming or irritating the pool surface. 
  • Waterproof: E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty is entirely water resistant which allows the material to maintain integrity over long periods of time. The durable design won’t disintegrate or cause problems until you are ready for removal. 
  • Easy to shape: Simply massage the putty into your hands to loosen the material and shape it to your desired form. Pool putty is able to seal small cracks and crevices that tape alone can’t reach.
  • Does not absorb water and guarantees tight insulation: Putty will not absorb water so no water can get through to the other side of your plug. Firmly press the putty into the leak point to ensure strong, tight insulation that doesn’t budge. 
  • Does not harden or crack: Putty will never harden and will always stay pliable, but will not harden or crack over time. Pool putty is a great option for repairing the light because of its longevity both in and out of water for long periods. 

How to Use Putty for a Water Leak in Your Pool Light Fixture

  1. Massage E/Fusing 900 Silicone Putty in your hands to soften slightly prior to use. 
  2. Remove the outer face of the pool light to reveal the inner wire. 
  3. Locate the back conduit that connects the pool light wire to the inside concrete of the pool. 
  4. Slowly pack the putty into the crack around the wire, or wherever your potential leak may be located. Be sure to pack putty all the way around wire to seal the entire area. Add more layers if needed.
  5. Move the face of the pool light back into position and you’re all set!

Are you considering a pool light replacement? Here at Tommy Tape, we offer a superior pool putty solution for any common light leak. Check out the E/ Fusing 900 Putty today here, or reach out to us if you have any questions. 

How to Make Your Garden Tools More Comfortable

Garden Tool in Mulch Wrapped in Grip

Yard work and gardening can sometimes leave your hands feeling achy and sore. Take the pain out of planting.

Whether you’re tending to your edible garden or a vertical one, surely you rely on the help of trusty garden tools to get the job done.

From your hand rakes, trowels, loppers, and pruning shears to hand forks and garden hoes – the list of tools you need to make your garden flourish goes on. While these tools are essential for enjoying blooms and fresh veggies or herbs, the bare wood and metal handles can be harsh on the hands. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting in the world of plant care or a seasoned green thumb. Garden hand tool grips help you plant in comfort.

Learn how regripping old tools with Tommy Tape Grip Wrap can drastically change the way you garden. This garden tool grip is designed so you can use your hands while reducing strain, blisters, and it’s made with tacky silicone to prevent slipping.

What Are Handle Grips for Tools?

Some garden tools come with grips made of soft material for comfort, but they can wear down or break apart. Other garden hand tool grips are made from a stiffer material to be more durable, but those grips may sacrifice comfort. You can install Tommy Tape Grip Wrap on dozens of garden tools to add a comfortable grip so you can garden with ease.

When you purchase a new garden tool, it may come with some type of foam, rubber, or plastic handle, or the bare wood or metal will be exposed. Unfortunately, most garden hand tool grips fall apart or fail before the end of the tool’s life. Foam tears, plastic cracks, and rubber can slip off or unravel. Bare wood handles can leave you with pesky and painful splinters. Metal handles get slippery from sweat and can rust quickly. Not ideal.

Handle grips for tools are designed to keep you more comfortable. But most of the time, they fall apart, break, or don’t work. That’s where Tommy Tape comes in.

Why Use a Garden Hand Tool Grip?

Regripping old tools have never been simpler. The ​​Tommy Tape Grip Wrap creates customized handle grips for tools. Adding handle grips for tools can help with the following:

  • The tacky grip helps avoid slips, blisters, splinters, and calluses.
  • Grip Wrap can prolong the lifespan of your garden tools without sacrificing comfort. In addition, the wrap helps protect exposed wood or metal from elements that cause natural wear & tear.
  • Added ribs on the Grip Wrap make the tools easier to hold, maneuver, and prevent sliding. The unique ridges create a more reliable and comfortable grip than the standard garden hand tool grip.
  • Grip Wrap comes in various colors. Use different colors for better organization or to breathe new life into an old tool.
  • Grip wrap doesn’t rip like foam or crack like plastic. Once you regrip old tools, Tommy Tape will stay put.

How to Regrip Old Tools

Seamlessly install the Tommy Tape Grip Wrap on almost any handle. The application process is simple. Here’s what you should know.

Begin by selecting which garden tools you want to add a grip to. If your tool has a damaged handle grip, you may want to remove it before applying the new grip. Try cutting the existing grip and remove sticky residue with rubbing alcohol or isopropyl to break down the adhesive. If the handle is made from bare wood, metal, or plastic, you don’t have to remove it. If the existing foam grip is in good condition, you can overwrap it with Tommy Tape Grip to extend the life of the grip beneath and add a new layer with a tacky feel.

Grab your Grip Wrap and follow the steps below.

Step 1: Determine where your hands will naturally grip the garden tool and mark beginning and end points if necessary. Peel the liner away from the grip.

Step 2: Press the grip wrap firmly around the existing garden hand tool grip and wrap it over itself once.

Step 3: Hold the tape in place and cover the garden tool handle with the tape. You want to make sure to wrap with a 1/2 overlap and align the ridges with the flat part of the grip.

Step 4: After wrapping the handle, cut the grip wrap, leaving approximately 1-2″ to finish the wrap.

Step 5: Wrap the final wrap over itself completely, squeeze grip firmly to ensure bond activates. Trim ends as needed with a utility knife to carve a perfect finish.  The grip self-bonds within seconds and is ready for use.

If you feel like your tool could use a little more cushion, add a double layer of Grip Tape for even more comfort. The tape is just as easy to remove as it is to apply. Simply cut the tape off with a utility knife. No icky, sticky residue will be left behind. Use any leftover tape on other items around the house and garage like making pencil grips, shower bath wands, using on lawn mower handles, tennis rackets, and virtually any other tool that has a handle.

What Else You Should Know About Tommy Tape Grip Wrap

Tommy Tape is made from self-fusing silicone and contains no glues or adhesives. The tape bonds to itself on contact leaving no residue on your expensive gear. Apply the tape on any tool that you can wrap. One size fits all. In every package, you’ll receive 60 inches or more of tape to use on various instruments and handles.

Say goodbye to hand fatigue and blisters. Use Tommy Tape on any other handle around the house that needs a better grip. Get your garden hand tool grip in our online store.

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Upgrade Your Lawn Mower Handle Grip for a Smoother Mow

Lawn Mower with Green Tommy Tape Grip Wrap

Time for a Replacement Grip?

Lawn mowers tend to come with foam grips that split, tear, fall off and get yucky over time. Taking it off might somewhat solve the problem, but gripping bare metal can be uncomfortable for long periods of time, causing shaky hands, numbness, and blisters, plus it can get slippery. The solution to this? Grab yourself some Tommy Tape Grip Wrap to put on the handle. Grip Wrap doesn’t rip or tear like foam. Instead, it fuses into one solid layer of silicone for the ultimate lawn mower handle grip.

Why Use a Replacement Lawn Mower Handle Grip?

Adding a lawn mower handle grip to the metal or plastic handlebar will make mowing the lawn easier, more comfortable, and safer. Here’s why.

  • Dirty Calloused Hands from Yard WorkEasier on Your Hands: Lawn mowers numb hands and cause blisters. Grip wrap will provide cushioning and absorb vibrations to leave your hands unharmed. Also, because it is made from tacky silicone, your hands will stay firm on the grip, preventing blisters. 
  • Ribbed Grip Provides Better Control: The handle is sleek and made from slippery metal, but ribbed silicone provides added grip. Also, due to the silicone formula, the grip repels water and sweat so the handle will not get slippery on a dewy morning.
  • Helps Protect the Mower: If you leave your mower outside, dew and rain can cause rust, which eventually causes cracks in the handle. You’ll need to install a new handle on the mower if the old one develops rust around the screws. Wrapping a lawn mower handle grip around the handle will help prevent the need for costly handle replacements and prolong the lifespan of your mower.
  • Custom Wrap Fit: The wrap can fit around any mower handle and create a better grip for all lawn mowers.

The wrap fits around unique shapes and can work with virtually any mower.

Should I Remove the Current Lawn Mower Grip?

Is it a foam grip?:

  • Damaged Foam Grip: If the foam is crumbling or damaged, then removing it would be the best option to replace the grip. The best way to remove the foam is to cut it with a multi-tool or knife. If there is adhesive left behind, clean it up with isopropyl alcohol to break down the adhesive.
  • Undamaged Foam Grip: Tommy Tape Grip Wrap can be used as an overgrip. If the foam is not crumbling, then covering the foam can protect it and provide a better, more comfortable grip while making it weatherproof. 
Removing Old Mower Grip and Adding Grip Wrap on your Lawn Mower
Removing Old Mower Grip and Adding Grip Wrap on your Lawn Mower

How to Use Tommy Tape Grip Wrap on Lawn Mowers

Tommy Tape Grip Wrap is perfect as a replacement lawn mower handle grip and is quick and straightforward to install. You can wrap any handle regardless of its shape or size. Follow the steps below to make your custom lawn mower handlebar grip.

Step 1: Position your hands where you would naturally hold the mower to get an idea of the required coverage. Once you have an idea of where to begin the wrap, peel the liner away from the silicone tape.

Step 2: Press the grip wrap firmly around the lawn mower handle and wrap it over itself once.

Step 3: Hold the tape in place and cover the lawn mower handle with the tape. You want to make sure to wrap with a 1/2″ overlap and align the ridges.

Step 4: After wrapping the handle, cut the grip wrap, leaving approximately 1-2″ to finish the wrap.

Step 5: Finally, Wrap the last part of the wrap over itself completely. The tape bonds to itself on contact to keep the wrap tight.

To take off the tape, simply cut it down the center with a utility blade or scissors. The tape sticks to itself without glue, meaning there will not be any sticky, gooey residue on your mower handle if you decide to remove the tape.

Tommy Tape Grip Wrap Works On Your:

  • Zero Turn Mower
  • Manual Push Mower
  • Walk Mower
  • Hover Mower
  • Electric Lawn Mower
  • Gas Mower

Other Uses For Your Lawn Mower Handle Grip

Tommy Tape Grip Wrap isn’t just for making mowing the lawn easier. The grip tape can be wrapped around other tools and works on any handle. Get the most out of your replacement lawn mower handle grip by adding it to other tools you need to make your yard look its best. The silicone wrap is excellent for other garden tools like rakes, shovels, and trowels. Eliminate the need for heavy-duty gloves to get a better grip on your outdoor tools.

Grip Wrap isn’t just for lawn and garden tools either. The grip tape can create a comfortable handle for hammers, mauls, axes, plumbing wrenches, screwdrivers, hand trucks, wrenches, pliers, saws, paint rollers, chains, and mallets.

Once you have your lawn mower handle grip in place, use the rest of the tape on anything that you need a little more grip on. Buy your lawn mower handle grip in our online store.

Grip handle for rakes

grip handle

Are you tired of getting blisters during your fall clean-up?

Use Tommy Tape Grip Wrap to create a grip handle for your rake and avoid the agony of raking!

Many rakes come equipped with a wooden handle. If you’re raking for an extended period of time, your hands can become covered in painful blisters and splinters.

With a few quick wraps, Tommy Tape Grip Wrap creates a tacky grip handle that makes fall clean-up more comfortable.

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