D1’s artificial ice is manufactured with our glide solution infused throughout the entire synthetic ice tile. As a result, there is no need for messy, short-lived surface coatings or lubricants. Simply install the synthetic ice tiles and begin skating immediately. D1’s artificial ice is manufactured with our glide solution infused throughout the entire synthetic ice tile. As a result, there is no need for messy, short-lived surface coatings or lubricants. Simply install the synthetic ice tiles and begin skating immediately.