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Once applied, the wax seals the nonskid decking and removes extra dirt that can prevent the decking from working properly.
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
The three most popular waxes are fiberglass wax, nonskid deck wax, and metal wax.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
To prevent this problem from happening again, shop for a nonskid pad that’s labeled as safe to use on hardwood floors.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Area rugs should have thin, firm pads with a nonskid back, Birdsong says, and carpet tape securing corners and edges to the floor.
—Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
Some reviewers complained that the plastic base can be wobbly at full height, but this issue can be mitigated if it’s placed against a wall or on a nonskid mat.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
Nonskid deck wax is similar to fiberglass waxes but is specifically for boats with nonskid decking.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
Adjusting the temperature on each burner is easy, thanks to a knob that can either keep food warm or at a roiling boil, plus its nonskid feet ensure the burner won’t slide around while in use.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2022
The pads can be used with bare roof cars, as well as most factory rack systems, and the nonskid foam blocks help to protect both your car and the canoe.
—Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2022
Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
The three most popular waxes are fiberglass wax, nonskid deck wax, and metal wax.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
To prevent this problem from happening again, shop for a nonskid pad that’s labeled as safe to use on hardwood floors.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Area rugs should have thin, firm pads with a nonskid back, Birdsong says, and carpet tape securing corners and edges to the floor.
—Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
Some reviewers complained that the plastic base can be wobbly at full height, but this issue can be mitigated if it’s placed against a wall or on a nonskid mat.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
Nonskid deck wax is similar to fiberglass waxes but is specifically for boats with nonskid decking.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
Adjusting the temperature on each burner is easy, thanks to a knob that can either keep food warm or at a roiling boil, plus its nonskid feet ensure the burner won’t slide around while in use.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 10 Oct. 2022
The pads can be used with bare roof cars, as well as most factory rack systems, and the nonskid foam blocks help to protect both your car and the canoe.
—Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 17 July 2022
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First Known Use
1904, in the meaning defined above
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nonskid
adjective
non·skid
(ˈ)nän-ˈskid 
: designed to prevent skidding
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