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About | Product Features | Product Testing | Q&A | Application | Contact
Q. What causes slippery floors?
A. The property that makes a floor slip-resistant in the presence of a lubricating contaminant such as water, is its surface irregularity. The irregularities (like mountain peaks under a microscope) must be tall enough and sharp enough to extend upward through the lubricating film and engage the shoe bottom in a manner not unlike sandpaper. New floors, that seemed slip-resistant, quickly become slippery when wet as the irregularities become worn down and less jagged.
Q. What causes 'slip and fall' accidents?
It is usually a localized spot that is slipperier than the rest of the floor that causes the unsuspecting and unprepared pedestrian to slip and fall. In normal walking, the maximum traction demand is in the "pushing off" phase when the toe of the backward foot is in contact with the floor. If the pedestrian's toe starts to slip backward, usually it does not present a fall hazard, but that occurrence tips off the human computer to the fact that there is a slippery surface under foot so the pedestrian applies a muscular bias against the slipping tendency and shortens up the stride so that the serious heel slide does not occur. People can walk safely on surfaces that are slipperier than ice, if they know of the hazard. In fact, some surfaces (such as dance floors and bowling alley approaches) are waxed to make them slippery, and nobody falls down from walking over them. But if an unexpected slippery spot occurs on a floor with an overall coefficient of friction of .5, a classic heel slip could be expected to occur. (http://www.englishxl.com/myth.html)
NO-Slip Treatment makes the surface less slippery when wet than dry so the presence of a lubricant does not create an "unexpected slippery spot".
Q. What is NO-Slip?
A. No-Slip Treatment uses a unique technique to bond microscopic particles onto the surface to replace the worn down irregularities and increase the slip resistance.
This typically makes the wet surface less slippery than dry.
Q. How is NO-Slip different from other treatments?
A. No-Slip Treatment (pH 6.2) is not a corrosive, etching product that works by creating microscopic holes or channels. It will not alter the appearance, color or texture of tile floors.
Q. What types of surfaces can NO-Slip be applied to?
A. No-Slip can be applied to glazed and unglazed ceramic tiles, quarry tile, porcelain or ceramic bathtubs, shower tiles, cement, paver block and slate.
Q. What types of surfaces does NO-Slip not work on?
A. No-Slip will not work on vinyl flooring, acrylic or silicone sealed surfaces, painted surfaces, asphalt, wood, plastic, fiberglass, waxed surfaces
Q. How do I know that NO-Slip will work on a specific surface?
A. Do a test in a corner. If it will not adhere to the surface you will feel no difference in slip resistance and there will be no damage done.
Q. How long does NO-Slip last?
A. NO-Slip is applied once every three years and for bathtubs once every five years.
Q. Will NO-Slip change the look of the floor or bathtub?
A. NO-Slip will not alter the appearance, color or texture of tile floors and bathtubs.
Q. Will No-Slip affect the durability of the floor?
A. NO-Slip Treatment (pH 6.2) is not a corrosive, etching product which will weaken the surface. After treatment you will be walking on the No-Slip not on the surface.
A.Yes. Safety hazard analysis shows NO-Slip Treatment to be a safe, self application program which conforms to ASTM and NIOSH standards.
Q. Is NO-Slip safe for the environment?
A. Yes. The pH of NO-Slip is 6.2 and both Easy Green and Grip Bond (which are utilized in the application process) are neutral in solution (when mixed with water).
Q. Is NO-Slip difficult to apply? Do I need special equipment?
A. NO-Slip Treatment is an easy self application program applied with a mop and bucket for floors and a sponge for bathtubs.
Q. How long does the application take?
A. It takes less than 10 minutes to apply NO-Slip to bathtubs.
For floors, it takes approximately one hour for 1500 square feet after washing the floors.
Q. How long before you can walk on the treated area?
A. Treated areas may be used immediately after the application.
Q. How do you maintain a NO-Slip treated floor?
A. Normal cleaning products and procedures may be used on NO-Slip treated surfaces.
If, during the warranty period, the floor seems to feel slippery, use a degreaser to remove any polymerization (a mixture of dirt, food particles and grease which creates a waxy film) which has built up and covered the surface like wax.
Q. Will the grout be affected?
A. NO-Slip is not corrosive and will not harm the grout.
Q. Can NO-Slip be applied on a waxed or sealed surface?
A. No. The floor must be stripped before application.
Q. Can the floor be waxed or sealed after NO-Slip has been applied?
A. No. In order for NO-Slip to be effective your foot must come in direct contact with the surface and these products will block that action.
Q. By how much does NO-Slip increase the surface friction?
A. Typically a wet treated surface has about the same slip resistance as the
floor when dry. See Product Testing ASTM F1679-96 for Wet Testing.
Q. The hotel bathtubs have been previously acid etched and are dull and dirty. Can I apply NO-Slip?
A. Yes, you have two choices.
A. NO-Slip is used corporately and by franchisees of major restaurant, hotel, flight kitchens and convenience stores throughout North America.
Insurance and Risk Management Companies throughout North America often recommend us directly to clients. We cannot publish the logos and names of our Corporate clients due to
contractual agreements which prohibit this type of advertisement. We will be
glad to provide references appropriate to your type of operation upon
request. Franchisees of major restaurant and hotel chains may also find us
on their Corporate Intranet Site.
Q. What about dark colored, dark patterned or high sheen tiles and surfaces?
A. Do a test on one or two tiles in a corner. Leave NO-Slip on the surface of three minutes then apply Grip Bond. Rinse with water and test for wet slip resistance (push your foot on tile using force to push down and forward). Dry and check the appearance. If you want more slip resistance, repeat by one minute increases until you have the balance of grip and appearance that you want. Add all the time together for your final treatment time.
A. NO-Slip can be using in:
Airport terminals
1) Clean the tub as best you can and then apply NO-Slip. Because of the acid treatment the finish will still be dull but not slippery. You may also find it easier to clean the bathtub after treatment.
2) Re-glaze your bathtubs first, so they will shine and be clean, then treat with NO-Slip.
Entrance areas, washrooms, food courts
Apartment Buildings
Lobby, pool deck, exterior walkways and stair, patios, bathtubs
Commercial Buildings
Entrance areas, washrooms, loading docks
Convenience Stores
Entire store, washrooms
Condominiums
Lobby, pool deck, exterior walkways and stairs, patios, bathtubs
Department Stores
Entrance areas, washrooms, food courts, loading docks
Factories
Floors (unpainted), washrooms, loading docks, office entry/lobby
Flight Kitchens
Kitchen, loading docks, washrooms, cafeteria
Grocery Stores
Entrance, prep areas, coolers, food counter, washrooms, loading docks, anywhere tile is used.
Homes
Bathtub, shower floor, bathroom floor, kitchen tiles, entry tiles.
Health Clubs
Showers, Change area, pool decks, entrance areas, food service area
Hospitals
Entrance, lobbies, eating areas, washrooms, bathtubs, showers, patios, exterior walkways, loading docks
Hotels
Interior: bathtubs, bathroom floors, shower floor tile, ice/vending areas, pool deck, spa and change room floors, kitchens, restaurant eating areas, lobby, public washrooms
Exterior: pool deck, loading docks, walkways, stairs
Nursing facilities
Entrance, common areas, kitchens, eating areas, washrooms, bathtubs, showers, patios, exterior walkways
Restaurants
Interior: kitchen, lobby, counter, washrooms, cooler, buffet, hallways, stairs
Exterior: pool deck, patio, walkways, stairs
Retail Premises
Entry – interior and exterior, loading docks
Schools
Entrance, washrooms, kitchens, cafeterias
Swimming Pools
Tile and cement decks, pool bottoms and stairs (tile or unpainted)
Warehouses
Floors (unpainted), washrooms, loading docks
Tel: (416) 256-4335 / Fax: (416) 256-3821
E-mail: info@no-sliptreatment.com