Slipfree is an antislip product for treating slippery floors and surfaces to make them slip resistant and non slip to prevent slipping, falling and accidents to adhere to Spanish Technical Construction Code (CTE)

Treatment for slippery surfaces

The highly polished finish remains a favourite in architectural applications despite the slippery effect involved. Currently there is no regulated agreement or any standard method for measuring different aspects of non slip surfaces, especially the polished natural stone floors. In most cases the insurance companies (in case of accident) and regulations are agreed depending on the rules for each type of flooring and its usage. There is no guaranteed protection against slipping in public floors. Local regulations on protection against slippage accidents are succeeding in reducing the numbers of accidents throughout Europe, but there is still uncertainty. Therefore, specialized companies in non slip finishes are increasingly developing, especially the ones related to natural stone surfaces.

Why are wet floors so slippery? Most ceramic tiles are not manufactured for use in wet conditions. During the manufacturing process tiles are heated at very high temperatures (up to three times) in order to obtain a high gloss or shine, as a result the ceramics are left without pores, so liquids on these surfaces causes aquaplaning. Concrete floors and composite materials such as micro marble, have excellent grip in wet conditions due to millions of natural channels through which the water can surface. The problem with this type of surface along with non slip ceramic surfaces is that it may become contaminated, with time they loose their natural grip, a phenomenon known as polymerization. Polymerization is an accumulation that occurs when microscopic particles of alkali residue, along with microscopic particles of dust and grease are lodged in the pores of mineral surfaces. Within a certain period of time it hardens and forms a crust that fills and blocks the pores, stopping the exit routes for water to escape when walked upon. If a ceramic tile, terracotta or marble stoneware etc …. is cleaned with an alkaline or neutral product for a period of time (investigations have shown that a vast majority of " neutral cleaners ” which are available in drugstores and supermarkets are slightly alkaline), the microscopic particles of contaminant residues will lodge themselves in the natural cracks in the tile, attracting and trapping particles of grease and soil. With time this process will polish the surface resulting in a loss of grip when wet.

slipfree 100% non slip

* No drying time after treatment
* Minimum of 3 years efficiency
* Environmentally Friendly
* Avoids the growth of bacteria and germs
* Easy to maintain and apply
* The most effective non slip product available on the market
* Old surfaces are restored after being treated

* Increases the coefficient of friction more than any other chemical treatment.

* slipfree ® is Biodegradable