Bumper Specialties, Inc.

Summer’s in full swing! People will be relaxing, cruising or fishing on their boats and yachts. Whether you have a small boat or luxury yacht, you will be sure to have a blast with your friends and family celebrating our country’s Independence Day.

If you are lucky enough to own a house boat or yacht, you treat it like a second home. The obvious difference is your yacht rocks in the water making it difficult to keep objects on the boat from sliding and falling when in motion. Just like your home, yachts have self-adhesive rubber bumpers on countless applications, but on your yacht you need to expand your bumper usage. Self-stick bumper pads can be used as sound dampeners on cabinets in the kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. This will prevent them from being damaged and making a loud slamming noise when closed. The bumper applications on your boat or yacht are endless.

Even if your boat does not have a cabin or living quarters, the deck still needs a lot of protection. Fishing boats, bowriders and even catamarans have many hatches and storage compartments that use our self-adhesive bumpers. In these types of applications they will prevent slamming and extra movement. Our BS-19 large square black bumper is a rattle reducer on the windshield of an open bow walk through. When walking through this opening, a bumper is placed on the small window to prevent it from slamming into the windshield it is hinged upon. We use a high quality aggressive acrylic adhesive for outdoor applications. If your boat has our bumpers on it you are in for a nice quiet ride (with the exception of a cigarette boat!) LOL!

Decorating your home with new furniture can be very time consuming and costly but also fun and exciting. Start your home makeover off right by finding the right glass table top for your living room, dining room or kitchen. Just like our protective bumpers, glass table tops are versatile pieces used on furniture throughout the home such as glass dining room tables, coffee tables, dressers, and even outdoor furniture. Transparent glass creates an illusion of space, making a room appear larger and more airy than it actually is. Glass tops are also a great way to improve an existing piece of furniture into a DIY project. The timeless style of glass table tops can be used in traditional and contemporary homes. Glass obviously has a fragile surface and needs protection. Bumper Specialties’ clear flat top self-adhesive bumpers are widely used as protective spacers for glass tables. Our crystal clear glass table top bumper options are almost invisible when applied to glass applications.

High Quality Glass Tables

Looking for a fancy new glass table or table top for your home? Take a look at the outstanding products offered by Fab Glass and Mirror.  They are one of the fastest growing companies in America specializing in manufacturing and distribution of glass and mirror products. They sell many different glass table tops, and glass dining and coffee tables that will be a perfect fit for your living room, dining room or kitchen. In order to protect their products, they place our clear cylindrical rubber bumper spacers underneath their glass table tops to prevent any damage to the glass. Fab Glass offers several different shapes, dimensions, glass types, glass thickness, and edging for their glass tabletops. No matter what glass table you choose, you will receive a high quality product with high quality self-adhesive glass table top spacers to protect it.

DIY: How to Apply Self-Adhesive Bumper Spacers to your Glass Table Tops?

Carefully remove the glass from its base to avoid scratching and chipping of the glass.

Clean the dust on both sides of the glass top and table base using the lint-free cloth and glass cleaner. 

Remove clear self-adhesive rubber bumpers from pad and stick to base of table.

Carefully place the glass top gently over your dining or coffee table.

Get ready music fans! It’s that time of year again when your favorite musicians will take the stage at festivals all summer long! Check out some great entertainment this summer at Firefly, Lollapalooza, CMA Music Festival, and many more. Enjoy a day in the sun or warm night under the stars while listening to your favorite artists.

See and hear the best musicians in the world using music equipment with our self-adhesive rubber bumper pads on them. Our bumpers are a silent, but important member of every great band or music group. Our bumpers can be found on all types of music equipment; including pedals, foot controllers, amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, recording systems, and much more.

Looking for the right Bluetooth pedal for your band or music group? Take a look at the quality products provided by Airturn, Inc. They offer all types of wireless music equipment that interact with various computers and portable technology. Airturn’s Bluetooth Pedals assist bands and music groups from all over the world. We are proud to have our BS05 black self-adhesive bumpers on the AirTurn DUO, AirTurn STOMP6, and AirTurn QUAD.

The AirTurn DUO allows you to wirelessly control digital sheet music, lyrics, effects and backing tracks on your tablet, mac, pc or smartphone without using your hands. The AirTurn STOMP6 can be plugged into your pedal board and connect to your favorite apps that support AirTurn products.

Bumper Specialties is proud to introduce our new and improved website!! Our website is now mobile-friendly and has been updated to create a better user experience with new features and valuable content. Our customers can easily gain access to valuable information about the products and services we offer.

Our new Resource Center is a valuable tool to help locate useful info related to our product line. There is technical data about our industry leading polyurethane material and high performance adhesives. User friendly packaging and weight information gives you a breakdown of each one of our profiles. There is also a bumper video section that contains instructional videos on how to properly store and apply our bumpers correctly.

Ordering self-adhesive rubber bumpers has just become a whole lot easier! Our customers now have ability to set up their own account, keep track of past orders, and reorder whenever their bumper inventory is running low.

We hope you enjoy our new website! For more information, please contact us and one of our experienced sales representatives will be happy to assist you!

It is that time of year again! The summer is coming to an end, and the weather will soon be changing. Why not enjoy the beauties of nature indoors by installing a virtual sky ceiling or window with the help from the fine arts and technology company, Sky Factory. They design and manufacture the only research-verified illusions of sky™ and illusions of nature™ for enclosed commercial spaces. 

Their simulated views of nature are architectural illusions that employ technologies that transform isolated interiors into uplifting environments. This type of visual connection to nature enhances health, productivity, and well-being. They offer various products that use our self-adhesive rubber bumpers, including their Luminous SkyCeilings™ and Luminous Virtual Windows™. They can be found in offices, medical facilities, or other treatment centers to boost the morale of employees and patients.

The Luminous SkyCeilings™ and Luminous Virtual Windows™ are designed to transform enclosed interiors into spacious and relaxing environments that provide uplifting views of the sky and nature. These SkyCeilings and Virtual Windows are easy to install, and are placed in a suspended ceiling grid or window-like frame. Sky Factory’s EcoSlim LED lightboxes use eight of our BS-04 gray square self-adhesive rubber bumpers to separate the light guide panel from the back panel that seals each lightbox. These rubber spacers also provide protection for the light guide panel and back panel from any type of damage. The virtual windows can be used as an alternative to traditional picture frames and art work. There are no limitations to where our bumpers can be applied because the applications are endless!

We are big music fans here at Bumper Specialties and we were excited to watch the 58th Annual Grammy Awards last night! The taste in music at our company varies from Rock, Country, Hip Hop and World Music. The one multi-generational performance that was talked about in front of the water cooler this morning was Lady Gaga’s tribute to David Bowie. Our Bumper team’s music taste is drastically different and the medium our employees use to jam out to their tunes varies as well.

You probably woke up this morning blasting your favorite song from last night through your headphones, wireless mobile speaker docks, or high end speaker system. Many of these devices that play music have self-adhesive rubber bumper feet on the bottom of them to protect them from being damaged and prevent them from sliding.

These rubber bumper feet can also assist in overall stability while providing vibration resistance and allowing air flow into various types of audio equipment, including speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and receivers.

It’s the beginning of the New Year and you are motivated to reach your fitness goals. You have chosen the right workout plan, and now it’s time to hit those machines, run on that treadmill, or lift those weights. 

Rubber Feet on Exercise Equipment

Whether you prefer to go to a local gym or work out at home, there is a strong chance the equipment you are using has self-adhesive rubber bumper feet on them. They can be seen on treadmills, universal gyms, and unique specialty equipment. These rubber bumper feet play a pivotal role in balancing the machine, protecting the surface it sits on, and adding extra support during intensive use. Bumper pads can also be seen on some locker room cabinet doors to protect them from slamming at your local gym or fitness facility.

Using the Proper Equipment is Half the Battle

Looking for the right equipment to bring you to the next level? Mercury and Thor Fitness Products is dedicated to providing unique equipment to all athletes that require speed and strength training to excel at their sport, or just to stay in great physical condition. Their goal is to help you obtain your fitness goals by providing unique, effective equipment. Their equipment is used for various forms landmine and grappler training at many CrossFit and specialty gyms. Each one of their Grappler Floor Bases has several of our BS-30 black self-adhesive rubber bumper feet on them for added balance and stability. These rubber feet also provide protection for the surface it is on.

Christmas is just a few days away, and you can feel the excitement in the air! Your family will be gathered together, exchanging gifts and ripping that wrapping paper to see what they received. You may be surprised how many of your presents have self-adhesive rubber bumpers on them; such as popular children’s toys and games, picture frames, collectibles, and various electronics. These rubber bumpers are there to protect your gifts and whatever surface it is on. Can you spot the bumpers on your gift?

Keep in mind Christmas is not all about the gifts under the tree; it’s about those you celebrate it with around the tree. Everyone has their own holiday traditions that vary from family to family. Many exchange stories, attend various holiday events, or just sit around and play an old fashioned board game together. While you are playing those classic board games with your family and creating those long lasting memories, check to see if it has rubber feet on it.

From all of us here at Bumper Specialties, we would like wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The holiday season is here! Look around your kitchen, you may find self-adhesive rubber bumper feet on many of your kitchen accessories. Before carving that delicious Thanksgiving Day turkey, take a look at those rubber feet on the bottom of your knife block and cutting board. Our rubber bumper feet can be used to prevent these items from sliding while protecting your expensive countertops. The knife block is used to organize and protect your knife set. Also, your knives will last longer and stay sharp when it’s time to carve your turkey.

Your turkey is now cut and ready to be served, but what is a turkey without all the trimmings. Distribute your favorite side dishes by using your serving utensils. Many of your cooking and serving utensils get buried in your kitchen drawers and when it’s time to use them you can’t find them. Try using a kitchen utensil holder to organize your cooking and serving tools when preparing your Thanksgiving Day feast. Utensil holders also have our rubber feet on them. You have cooked, prepared, and served your meal; it’s now time to sit down, and enjoy it with your family.

Choosing the right framed artwork or print is tough, but placing self-adhesive rubber bumper pads on the frame is simple. By adding these rubber bumper pads to your frame, your walls will be protected from any marks or scratches. These anti-skid bumpers also stop your frames from sliding and keep them level. You also may notice that after applying these rubber spacers the dust and dirt shadows that would normally be found around the frame will be limited. Our products are not only used for hanging artwork but our rubber bumper feet can be used to protect glass artwork and other DIY projects. Keep in mind these rubber pads can also be used on other applications in your home, including cabinets, coasters, cutting boards and furniture. The applications are endless!

We all know that decorating your home can be a daunting task, but it also can be a fun activity. Everyone has their own style and vision of how they want each room in their home to look. Nothing does more for room space than filling the walls with framed artwork, family photos, or prints. Whatever your preference is, there are various options for you. You can choose from a standard wooden or metal picture frame to canvas, metal, or acrylic prints. Again having rubber bumper pads on frames will ensure it will remain flush on the wall. The artwork you choose in your family rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms is what you make it, so let’s get to it!

Tips & Tricks for Hanging Your Picture Frames!

Steps to Hanging a Picture Frame

Find the right location for your framed picture and center it.

Measure and mark the wall to where you want the picture to be placed.

Choose the right fasteners to hang the picture.

Install the fastener used to hang the picture.

Place self-adhesive rubber bumper pads to the bottom corners on the back of the frame before hanging.

Attention all cat lovers! Anti-skid self-adhesive rubber feet are on various pet items; including scratching posts, cat trees, pet bowls, and litter boxes for cats and dogs to prevent them from sliding. Our rubber bumper feet help to avoid any damage to your floors caused by the movement of these products. The question is how do you prevent your cat from doing the same?

What to Scratch or Not to Scratch

Cat owners know that they can’t stop their cat from scratching things in their home, but they can teach them what to scratch. Cats scratch objects in their environment to mark their territory by leaving a mark and a scent. Train your cat to use the Kitty Scratch Pole instead of your expensive floors, closet doors, and furniture. Mother Earth Products, Inc. created this product with the cat and owner in mind. This particular scratching pole is an eco-friendly alternative that is safe for your pet and does not harm the environment. The base and top are made of sustainable wood and finished in PolyWhey, a durable, non-toxic finish. The core consists of a cardboard mailing tube and cardboard discs, which can be recycled. 

Our BS-24 black cylindrical rubber feet are placed on the bottom of the Kitty Scratch Pole to give it more stability and to protect your floors from any nicks or scuffs. We are excited to see our rubber bumper feet on this product, as well as other unique applications. Next time you pull out your cat’s favorite food, take a look at your cabinets because our rubber bumper pads are sure to be on there too.

Check out this cat compilation video that will be sure to make you laugh!!

The décor of bathrooms constantly changes, but our self-adhesive rubber feet can still be found on various bathroom items in homes and hotels. These rubber feet can be seen on soap dishes, lotion dispensers, and toothbrush and tissue holders. Our rubber bumper pads also protect bathroom cabinet doors from any damage caused from frequent usage.

Choosing the Best Soap Dish for Your Bathroom

Are you tired of constantly replacing and cleaning up after using a bar of soap? There is a solution to this frustrating problem. Ampersand has created the “Punk Soap Dish” that will keep your bar of soap dry and help it last longer. This particular soap dish is made from powder-coated aluminum and has pyramidal studs that allow airflow underneath your soap.

This durable soap dish also has four of our BS-34 black self-adhesive cylindrical rubber feet at the bottom to prevent scratching and slipping. If you are looking to brighten up your sink or shower, it comes in five different colors.

Rubber Feet on Bathroom Items

Our rubber feet can be placed on many different types of bathroom accessories to make sure that your expensive countertops, sinks, and shower doors are protected. Next time you are brushing your teeth or washing your hands, check out your bathroom items to see if they have rubber feet on them.

When new and exciting technology comes out there is a good chance they will have rubber feet on them. These rubber feet can be used as protectors and stabilizers for the product. Our rubber bumper feet are timeless and continue to meet the needs of current and future trends.

The Future of Video Calling

Looking for a more efficient way of communicating with a coworker, healthcare professional, or a teacher? You are in luck because the team at Revolve Robotics has something for you. They have developed the “Kubi,” which is a portable video conferencing robotic tablet stand. The Kubi converts these tablets into web controlled telepresence robots that allow you to navigate around any location. This tablet-based robotic platform improves video calling with remote control movement. The Kubi app has the ability to work with Skype, Facetime, Gotomeeting, Webex, and many others. Online classes, going on business trips, and speaking with your healthcare professional has become a lot easier thanks to the Revolve Robotics team.

Rubber Feet on Robots

We are excited to see that our rubber feet will be used on a robotic tablet stand. At the bottom of each stand there are our BS-41 gray cylindrical self-adhesive rubber feet to keep the product from moving. Our rubber feet are essential in making sure that the Kubi does not make any unnecessary movements due to its tilting, panning, and turning capabilities.

Google Jumps into the Network

To say network devices play a part in our everyday lives is an understatement. Just like these devices, rubber feet are everywhere and serve as protectors.  We are constantly surfing the web, checking email, accessing our social media pages, or online shopping. Modems and routers play a pivotal part in the overall production in today’s society. Since technology is constantly changing, there is always a new product, design or upgrade that becomes available to increase overall performance. Google has recently unveiled a new Wi-Fi router called the OnHub. This tabletop router provides a new way of accessing your Wi-Fi by using the OnHub app on your smartphone. It automatically adjusts your settings to provide a better user experience within in your Wi-Fi environment.

Rubber Feet on Bottom of Routers & Modems

There are different types of network routers and modems on the market that vary in shape and size, but there is a part that is common in all of them. At the bottom of each router there are four rubber feet that protect the router and the surface it is on. At Bumper Specialties, Inc., we offer several styles of rubber feet that will fit on different types of routers. We also provide replacement feet in various shapes and sizes for this particular application just like we do for laptop feet. 

Protecting Your Tabletop with Rubber Feet

In an ever changing and unpredictable market, we’re very proud to continually meet the needs of current trends. Over the past 25 years that Bumper Specialties has been in business, we’ve seen many products become obsolete. Luckily for us, we’ve never had a shortage of new and emerging technologies that would benefit from our rubber stops. We’re no longer used on tape decks or cd players, but our rubber stops are found on iPod docks. Bumper feet are no longer needed on typewriters, but we are on computer keyboards and laptops. We used to be on VCRs (back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth), and now bumper feet can be found on an endless list of audio and video equipment.

We’ve seen products that use bumper feet come and go…but we are not concerned about bumpers ever going out of style because just as quickly as products meet their demise, new technologies emerge.

Many of our applications have gradually transformed over time. The clock on the mantle needed rubber feet just as much as your docking station alarm clock. Though the apparatus on which we tell time changed, the need for rubber feet did not.

Many customers call in looking for replacement rubber feet for their laptops because the original ones fell off. We have a variety of laptop feet that will match the existing rubber feet whether you have a PC or an Apple. Typewriters utilized rubber feet the same way your laptop does. It lifts the equipment to sustain airflow and prevent overheating, and the anti-skid technology prevents it from scratching surfaces.

The popular rotary phone transformed into the present day telephone, but rubber feet survived the transformation! To the cell phone obsessed, landline telephones may seem a thing of the past, but don’t discount their relevancy, offices and homes still use desktop telephones – which still need rubber feet!

Bumper Specialties is a manufacturer of self-adhesive polyurethane rubber bumper feet, but we could see how our name might be slightly misleading….

We get a ton of calls about car bumpers. No we can’t fix your engine or rotate your tires or replace your front bumper because someone backed into you. And as much as we’d like to be able to fix your ’57 Chevy’s bumper, that is not our specialty. But what we can provide you with is our own BS-57 bumper foot that is used on automotive accessories like bug shields.

Bug shields, or ‘hood protectors’ go on the front of cars and trucks directly above the headlights and extend across the whole hood. Their name is self-explanatory – but if you’re more of a visual learner:

Our bumper feet prevent the shield from banging against the car. Many automotive accessories manufacturers have designed hood protectors that successfully deflect bugs while also protecting the front body of the automobile. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, they protect your vehicle from all types of weather and debris.