Anti-slip additives are fine aggregate or textured particles blended into a floor coating to increase surface grip. They are a genuinely effective way to reduce slip risk in wet or greasy areas, but they change how the floor cleans and looks, which needs weighing up honestly.
Not necessarily — matching the grade to the actual wet or greasy risk in that area matters more than simply choosing the roughest option available.
Textured surfaces generally take longer to clean thoroughly than a smooth coating, since grease and grime sit in the texture rather than wiping straight off.
Where the existing coating is sound and compatible, a fresh anti-slip topcoat can often be applied over it after proper cleaning and assessment.
Grading of the aggregate determines how aggressive the texture feels underfoot. A fine grade gives subtle grip suited to general wet areas, while a coarser grade suits kitchens or external ramps where the slip risk is more severe.
A more textured surface grips dirt and grease as well as feet, which means cleaning regimes need to work harder to keep it hygienic. Choosing a grade heavier than the actual risk requires simply adds cleaning burden without a proportionate safety benefit.
Slip risk is also about drainage, lighting and footwear, not just the coating. We flag where an anti-slip coating is being asked to compensate for a drainage fault or a lighting gap that should really be addressed at source.
Describe the wet or greasy areas of concern and we will recommend the right anti-slip grade for each.
Anti-slip additives genuinely reduce risk when the grade matches the hazard, but they are only one part of a safe floor.
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