Built for the way you actually use the space.
Slip resistance is a specification, not a colour — it has to be measured. We install broadcast aggregate systems and textured top coats calibrated to R10 through R13, with slip test data on request. Suited to wash-bays, kitchens, ramps, external walkways and any area with a documented slip risk.
Anti-slip resin flooring specified to R10, R11, R12 or R13 for wet, oily and pedestrian areas.
Slip resistance is a specification, not a colour. It has to be measured, documented and matched to the risk in the area — a smooth epoxy that looks the part in a showroom will not pass a slip test on a wet kitchen ramp. We install anti-slip resin systems calibrated to R10 through R13, with test data on request for insurance and HSE files.
Anti-slip resin is not one product — it's a family of aggregate profiles broadcast into the wet resin build. The right profile balances grip with cleanability: R13 is aggressive and hard to mop, R10 is easy to clean but only appropriate for dry pedestrian zones. We help you specify the right rating per area.
Key benefits
- R10, R11, R12 and R13 slip ratings
- Broadcast quartz, silica carbide and aluminium oxide aggregates
- Slip pendulum test data supplied on request
- Colour-matched to safety zoning
- Suitable for internal and external areas
- Balances grip with cleanability
Our installation process
Every anti-slip resin flooring project follows the same disciplined sequence. Skipping steps is where floors fail — we don't skip.
- Step 01
Risk survey
We walk the area, log wet/dry zones, log chemical exposure (oil, grease, sanitiser) and confirm the slip rating each area needs.
- Step 02
Preparation
Diamond grinding or captive shot blast to CSP 3–4.
- Step 03
Priming
Penetrating epoxy or PU primer depending on the substrate and top system.
- Step 04
Body coat
Coloured epoxy or PU body coat laid to specified thickness.
- Step 05
Aggregate broadcast
Quartz, silica carbide or aluminium oxide broadcast into the wet body coat to refusal. Excess is back-swept the following day.
- Step 06
Seal coats
One or two seal coats over the aggregate — the number and viscosity of seal coats controls the final R rating.
- Step 07
Slip test
We can pendulum test on completion and issue the data for your safety file.
Where it works, where it doesn't
We're honest about specification. A system installed in the wrong environment will fail no matter how well it's laid.
Suitable for
- Commercial kitchens and prep areas
- Wash-bays and vehicle areas
- Ramps and step nosings
- External walkways and loading yards
- Wet processing and food production
- Changing rooms and pool surrounds
Not suitable for
- Front-of-house retail and showroom where a smooth finish is required
- Areas cleaned only by hand mop and unable to accept aggressive aggregate
Advantages and trade-offs
Advantages
- Documented slip performance for HSE and insurance
- Aggregate profile matched to the risk
- Colour-matched to safety zoning
- Refreshable — top coat re-seals restore R rating
- Suitable for wet, oily and external environments
Trade-offs
- •Higher-R profiles are harder to clean than smooth finishes
- •Aggregate is felt through thin-soled footwear
- •Not decorative in the way a metallic floor is
Durability and lifespan
Anti-slip systems typically hold their R rating for 5–8 years under normal use before a top-coat re-seal is needed. Traffic lanes and door thresholds wear first.
A slip rating is a live specification — we recommend an annual pendulum test in safety-critical areas so you have current data on file.
Curing times
Cure schedule at 20°C. Colder conditions extend times; heated cures accelerate them.
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foot traffic | 12–24 hours | Light walking in socks or clean shoes once the top coat has gelled. |
| Furniture return | 48 hours | Light furniture, tools and shelving can be reintroduced. |
| Vehicle traffic | 5–7 days | Hot tyres and heavier point loads once the aliphatic PU seal coat has fully cross-linked. |
| Full chemical cure | 7 days | Chemical resistance, wet cleaning and heavy wear reach design spec. |
Maintenance and aftercare
Use a stiff-bristle brush or rotary machine with a coarse pad — a hand mop will not clean aggregate profiles properly.
Neutral-pH detergent daily; a PU-safe degreaser weekly in kitchens and wash-bays.
Aftercare checklist
- Rotary brush or coarse pad cleaning
- Daily neutral-pH detergent
- Weekly degreaser in kitchens / wash-bays
- Annual pendulum slip test in safety-critical areas
- Re-seal traffic lanes every 5–8 years
Colour, finish and customisation
Colour is fully specifiable — RAL matching for safety zoning is common (yellow walkways, red hazard zones, green safe zones).
R rating can be zoned within a single area — R10 in the main space, R12 at the door, R13 on a ramp — tied together visually.
Available finishes
- ◆R10 — dry pedestrian zones
- ◆R11 — light wet and cleaning zones
- ◆R12 — kitchens, wash-bays, ramps
- ◆R13 — heavy grease and wet processing
- ◆Colour zoning for safety demarcation
Send us the area, the risk and the cleaning regime — we'll come back with an R rating and slip test data.
Anti-Slip Resin Flooring — frequently asked
Do you supply slip test data?+
Yes — pendulum test on completion, with a written report for your safety file. Independent testing available on request.
Which R rating do I need?+
R10 for dry pedestrian, R11 for light wet, R12 for kitchens and wash-bays, R13 for heavy grease. We help you specify per zone.
Can I still clean it easily?+
R10 and R11 clean with a normal rotary; R12 and R13 need a stiff brush or coarse pad. Trade-off between grip and cleanability.
Will it wear smooth?+
Traffic lanes soften after 5–8 years — a top-coat re-seal restores the original R rating without replacing the whole floor.
Can it go outside?+
Yes — aliphatic PU seal coats are UV-stable and suitable for external ramps, loading yards and walkways.
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