System overview
A broadcast-aggregate resin build engineered around measured slip performance. Aggregate grade, density and seal-coat count are chosen to hit a specified R-value — R11, R12 or R13 — with documented slip test data for the HSE and insurance file.
Standard on ramps, wash-bays, kitchens, thresholds, wet-process floors and any area with a documented slip risk.
1.5–3 mm typical — often over an existing prepared substrate or coating.
Determined by the underlying resin chemistry (epoxy or PU). We specify the base against your chemical exposure at survey stage.
Suitable environments
- Loading and vehicle ramps
- Kitchens and food-prep
- Wash-bays and decontamination
- External walkways and thresholds
- Wet-process manufacturing
Where it's not the right choice
- Areas needing a smooth, easy-clean aesthetic
- Zones where the texture would collect debris that cannot be scrubbed
Key benefits
- Specified against a measured R-value (not a guess)
- Documented slip test data supplied on request
- Reduces HSE and insurance exposure
- Fast install — can overlay a prepared existing coating
- Refreshable — aggregate can be re-broadcast at year 8–10
Slip resistance options
- R11 — commercial wet zones, thresholds, back-of-house
- R12 — kitchens, wash-bays, food-prep
- R13 — ramps, external, heavy wash-down
Colour and finish options
- Full RAL palette
- Contrast colour banding for ramps and hazard zones
- Yellow/black hazard broadcast on request
Installation process
- Step 01
Risk assessment and target R-value
We walk the area with your H&S team, identify the risk profile and agree the target R-value against HSE guidance.
- Step 02
Substrate preparation
Diamond grinding or captive shot-blasting to open the substrate profile. Existing coatings are removed where bonded poorly.
- Step 03
Priming and body coat
Moisture-tolerant primer applied, followed by the pigmented resin body coat.
- Step 04
Aggregate broadcast
Aluminium-oxide or silica aggregate is broadcast to refusal into the wet layer. Grade is chosen to hit the R-value.
- Step 05
Seal coat
Clear PU seal coat locks in the aggregate. Number of passes tuned to the target R-value — more seal = smoother.
- Step 06
Slip test and handover
Pendulum slip test carried out on request. Results issued as part of the O&M pack.
Cure times
| Foot traffic | 12 hours |
| Wheeled traffic | 24–48 hours |
| Full chemical cure | 5–7 days |
Maintenance guidance
- Daily: auto-scrub with soft brush and mild alkaline cleaner
- Weekly: rotary scrub — texture must be cleaned, not just wiped
- Annual pendulum test in safety-critical areas
- Re-broadcast aggregate at year 8–10 if slip performance drops
Typical applications
- Loading and vehicle ramps
- Commercial kitchens and wash-bays
- Wet-process production
- External walkways and step nosings
Related commercial sectors
Technical FAQs
Frequently asked questions
A pendulum slip test is carried out on the finished floor and the reading issued with the handover pack. We recommend an annual retest in safety-critical areas.
Higher R-values need mechanical cleaning — soft brush and rotary scrub — not just a mop. Cleaning routine is set out in the handover pack.
Often yes. If the existing coating is well-bonded and mechanically prepared, an anti-slip overlay can be installed at 1.5–2 mm without a full re-lay.
No. R13 is designed for the worst wet or ramp conditions. Over-specifying above the actual risk makes cleaning harder without adding safety. We spec to HSE guidance against the risk profile.
Under normal traffic, no. In heavy wash-down zones the seal coat may erode and the aggregate can be re-broadcast at year 8–10 to restore slip performance.