Address the risk of slippery floors with anti-slip solutions

If left untreated, the slippery floors in or around your home or business can lead to severe slips and falls. As a property owner, it is important to understand the risk involved to anyone, including children and the elderly, and how to fix these slippery areas. 

There are many reasons why floors become slippery. Some include moisture or grease being present, dust or talcum powder being present, using too much floor polish or wax, and using chemicals or soap for cleaning.

Luckily, there are several ways to make floors slip-proof. Keeping your floors dry and free of debris can help to reduce the floor's slipperiness but there are also several anti-slip coating solutions you can use on your floors to increase their traction.

Types of anti-slip coating solutions to treat floors

There are many anti-slip coating solutions to choose from. It is essential to do some research before investing in a product to ensure you choose the best one for your unique needs. To help you, we’ve listed some of the most popular products and explore their different uses: 

Tub Grip 

Want to reduce the slipperiness of your bathtub or shower? Tub Grip is the right product to use. Tub Grip is a non-slip, barefoot-friendly coating designed for fibreglass and acrylic baths and showers. This coating assists in increasing the coefficient of friction on the surface and eliminates the possibility of having slip-and-fall accidents. It is easy to apply with a roller and is ready for use in just 24 hours. 

Dura Grip 

Dura Grip is an anti-slip epoxy paint specifically designed to create a highly durable non-slip coating on multiple surface types. This anti-slip paint coating can be used on both indoor and outdoor surfaces and is ideal for use on diamond-plate metal ramps, boat decks, trailers, locker rooms, stairs, laundry rooms, wooden decking and other residential and industrial areas where non-slip protection is needed. Dura Grip is easy to apply like any standard roll-on paint and once dried has a semi-gloss finish.

Stone Grip 

Stone Grip is a fast-acting anti-slip solution that can increase your slippery floors' traction in just minutes. This product has a clear finish that will make little to no appearance change to your floors. Stone Grip can be used on almost any floor type, including ceramic tiles, porcelain, concrete, tiled bathroom floors, and unsealed natural stone. The product has also been certified for use on floors in and around food processing areas. Stone Grip is industrial strength and can be used in high-traffic areas. 

Grip X Coating 

SlipDoctors’ GripX is a highly durable anti-slip coating and sealer specially formulated to increase the slip resistance on natural, stamped, and stained concrete, tiles, sealed surfaces, and most other natural stone. Not only does it increase the slip resistance on floors but also seals the surface preventing damage. GripX is an easy-to-apply roll-on anti-slip coating that has a semi-gloss textured finish once dried.

Anti-Slip Spray 

Looking for a non-toxic, lead-free solution? SlipDoctors' anti-slip spray is ideal. This product is the perfect solution to increase the slip resistance on wet and slippery areas such as tile floors, bathtubs, showers, steps and boats. This self-priming coating is very easy to apply and can be used on both indoor and outdoor surfaces. The final finish of this spray is a transparent, durable and lightly textured coating that is barefoot and paw-friendly, and completely oil and weather resistant.

Have a question?

If you have a question about any of our products or require advice on choosing the right solution for your home or business, contact us. We will help you to identify the best solution for your needs.