Increased safety and reduced slips with anti slip paint
Slips and trips are a serious problem, both at home and in the workplace. In the Philippines, slips and trips account for a great number of all workplace injuries, and most accidents involve slips. If you are an employer, you have duty of care to provide a safe workplace for your employees, and are liable if you neglect it. Fortunately there is a simple remedy: a a non slip paint or non slip coating is easily applied and effective in preventing slip-caused injuries.
Stairs are the leading cause of slipping, but any floor that is wet or dirty becomes a heightened risk. Surfaces such as handrails, door handles, and tool grips can also benefit from a non slip paint. Here we will provide you with all the information you need to determine which anti slip coating solution is right for your project, and help you find the anti slip product you need.
Choosing the right type of anti slip paint based on use and substrate
How you choose your non slip coating depends upon a number of factors. Non slip paints are numerous, and many are intended for specific substrates or end uses. When choosing your paint therefore, it is paramount that you keep in mind:
- Your substrate type
- Your substrate’s environment
- The intended end use
Once you know exactly what you need from your coating, you need to understand the demands of each coating type. Non slip coating comes in three different types: as a separate paint and non slip additive which need to be combined, a premixed coating, and as a nano coating. Here below you can see which coatings are suitable for which substrate types.
Premixed anti slip paint makes also stairs safer to walk on.
Metal
Often a two component coating system. Adding anti slip rubber beads or granular component roughens the substrate. Metal anti slip paint is easy to clean, practically odourless, resistant to chemicals and can withstand mechanical loads. The anti slip coatings for metal are usually premixed systems which include anti slip additive. It is also possible to purchase a coating and additive separately and mix those prior to application or sprinkle the additive on a wet layer of the coating. Separate coating and additive give you the freedom to control the roughness of the wend result.
Used on: Offshore decks and platforms – Metal stairs – Galleries – Bridges
Concrete
Ensures safety but also has other added benefits. It is for example water and dirt repellent, thus easy to clean. Available in many colours which can contribute to safety. For example bright yellow to enhance visibility on steps or factory floor zones. The non slip paint products for concrete exist as premixed and separate coating + additive systems. Some manufacturers have also developed systems which take advantage of the natural structure of concrete; they corrode the concrete surface making it rougher. Note that the concrete requires sealing after being treated with such a system.
Used on: Factory floors – Parking lots – Balconies – Commercial floors – stairs
Wood
There are suitable coating systems for all types of wood (hard and soft) and with subtle particles (in a decking oil or stain) or heavy grade (visible) roughening aggregates. Some coatings also provide added weather and mould protection for wooden substrates. These coatings exist as premixed and ‘post-mixed’ systems which are available as opaque and clear anti slip paint. Light traffic wooden surfaces can also benefit from nano anti slip paints which create an invisible yet slip resistant layer on for example wooden decking. Keep in mind that the nano products are not the best wehn abrasion resistance is required.
Used on: Bridges – Decking – Stairs – Boat decks
Slip resistance requirements and testing in the Philippines
The slip resistance of flooring needs to comply with specific standards and an anti slip paint can help achieve the certain level of resistance. In the Philippines one of the most common tools to define ‘slippery’ is standard defined by Pendulum Testing. This is a test method that measures coefficient of friction and mimics a heel slipping on a floor. The test results in exact Pendulum Test Values, also known as PTVs. Here below you can find the PTVs and associated slip risk indications.
- PTV 36+, low slip risk: a 1 in a million slip probability
- PTV 25-35, moderate slip risk: 1 in 200 slip probability
- PTV 0-24, high slip risk: 1 in 2 slip probability (PTV 20)
For information about meeting the slip resistance standards in the Philippines with a anti slip paint, do not hesitate to contact us. We, together with our partners will find you the most suitable non slip product!
Can you give us recommended paint for Factory Floor; for anti slip in the Production line Floor
Dear Jonathan,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding anti slip factory floor coating. For a factory floor we recommend using an epoxy floor coating system, either a pre-mixed system or an epoxy coating with a non slip aggregate additive. By choosing the aggregate you have the ability to tailor the results to your own needs. Keep in mind that if you choose to customise the coating, not all aggregates are suitable for all situations. Please use our “Request a Quote” contact form and provide us with a little more information about your specific needs in order to receive a personalised recommendation.
Best regards,
Rhiannon – Coatings.ph
I have a FWD car and my garage is tiled, i usually skid when i park, could you help?
Dear Jay,
Thank you for your question about anti slip coating. When it comes to garage floors, it is important to choose a coating that will not be affected by hot tire pickup – where the tires, hot from driving, melt the coating and pull it away in flakes. If you make sure to purchase a quality epoxy product for garage floors and apply it according to the instructions (and following rigorous preparation), this can be avoided. Without knowing your further requirements, we cannot recommend an exact product. However, we would recommend you find a product that is slip resistant, chemical resistant, and abrasion resistant.
Best regards,
Sofia – Coatings.ph
Good day!
Do you have a product suitable for application to porcelain tiles?
Thank you!
Dear Nicholai,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding anti slip coating for porcelain tiles. We are a Coating Connection Service, not a coating supplier. This means we do not sell coatings directly but rather connect customers with our coating partners to help them find the right coating for their project. In your case, we would recommend a product like Klaro Anti-Slip Flooring for porcelain tiles. Good luck with your coating project.
Best regards,
Sofia – Coatings.ph
Good day!
Do you have product for concrete sink finish? like PU? That can resist high impact or force?
Thank you
Dear Madel,
There are many possibilities for coating a concrete sink – an epoxy primer with a polyurethane topcoat would work for your purposes, but something out of the box like swimming pool paint can also work. It depends on factors like where the sink is, what the sink is used for, and the current condition of the sink. We do not ourselves sell coatings. We connect coating enquiries with the right coating partner for the job. If you would like to know more, please use our contact form to get in touch.
Best regards,
Rhiannon – Coatings.ph
Hi,
I got 3 questions.
1. What non-skid paint would you recommend for walkways/ platforms/ stairs (either made of concrete or steel) on water treatment plants for indoor and outdoor conditions (UV exposure)?
2. What non-skid paint would you recommend for walkways/ platforms/ stairs (either made of concrete or steel) on wastewater treatment plants for indoor and outdoor conditions (UV exposure)?
3. What non-skid paint would you recommend for flooring (either made of concrete or steel) on indoor conditions with possible exposure to fuels and oils from generators, pumps and other machineries?
Dear Paolo,
Thank you for your comprehensive enquiry regarding anti slip coating. Given the extent of your questions, we recommend you get in touch using our contact form so we can take the time to provide you with more in depth answers. Thank you for choosing Coatings.ph for your coating enquiries.
Best regards,
Sofia – Coatings.ph