Reduce the Risk of Slipping and Falling in Bad Weather

As temperatures change and the rain falls, the number of injuries due to slips usually increase. This is because wetness reduces the friction that surfaces can offer. Ensuring a safe environment is an important action any property owner or manager must take to protect the safety of people using the property. But how exactly do you achieve anti-slip tiles or stone surfaces? Let's explore: 

General tips to avoid injury on wet floors

There are a few general things you can do to prevent slips in wet conditions. Some of these include: 

• Wearing appropriate footwear with slip-resistant soles.
• Making sure entrance areas and stairs are clear of water.
• Making sure shoes are cleaned when entering a building.
  

While these points are important, it is also essential to treat your slippery floors to increase traction on the surface. 

How to achieve anti-slip tiles and stone surfaces

Considering how many slip-and-fall accidents happen in areas where wet conditions are present, it is important to ensure all safety measures are put in place. One of the most crucial parts of safeguarding slippery surfaces is investing in a quality non-slip product.

There are many different products on the market, each with its own use, benefits and appearance. To help you choose the right one for your floors, let's take a look at a few different anti-slip solutions:

Achieve non-slip tiles without changing the appearance of floors 

Stone Grip is a fast-acting anti-slip tiles product that increases traction in minutes. It has a clear finish that will make little to no appearance change to floors. Stone Grip can be used on indoor and outdoor tiles, concrete and unsealed natural stone.

Invest in a versatile solution 

Polish Grip is designed to increase traction on ceramic and porcelain tiles, marble, granite, or most unsealed natural stone. This non-slip coating can also act as a penetrating sealer to protect surfaces from spills and stains. Once applied, the lustrous natural shine of polished surfaces remains unchanged.

For extra protection of surfaces 

Deck Grip is a water-based anti-slip coating used to achieve non-slip outdoor tiles, concrete, and other natural stone surfaces. This coating also acts as a sealer allowing you to protect your surfaces from water, stains, and scuff marks. Deck Grip is easy to apply and results in a clear, semi-gloss and barefoot-friendly finish. Deck Grip can also be used indoors and is perfect for sealed, stained, or stamped surfaces.

For a durable finish 

Dura Grip is an epoxy application designed to create a highly durable non-slip coating on many different indoor and outdoor surface types, including metal ramps, boat decks, trailers, stairs, locker rooms, laundry rooms, and wooden decking. It is easy to apply like any standard roll-on paint and has a semi-gloss finish once dried. Not only does Dura Grip increase the traction of surfaces, but is completely chemical resistant, making it ideal for use in workplaces containing chemical substances.  

Invest in a non-slip tiles solution for your surfaces

While much attention is given to preventing people from falling from elevations, such as stairs, the reality is that anyone can slip and fall on level ground. And winter’s wet conditions often make the likelihood even greater.

If you want to avoid dangerous slips and falls on wet surfaces around your property, it is best to invest in an outdoor non-slip floor tile or stone solution as soon as possible. Contact SlipDoctors today to help you find the best product suitable for your needs.