Mineral-Based Surface
Anti-Slip Treatment (Code 90378)
The answer
to the problem of slip injuries on most hard mineral-based floor surfaces,
whether natural or man-made. Effective on all unsealed ceramic, terrazzo,
quarry tiles, concrete, slate, granite, marble, glass, porcelain, etc.
Mineral
Based Surface AntiSlip Treatment is NOT a coating.
The
treatment causes a chemical reaction with the surface, creating a
semi-permanent "Invisible Tread" on floors which significantly
increases the co-efficient of friction and reduces the problem of dangerous wet
surfaces, without noticeable effect on surface appearance. The Treatment will
last for up to 5 years with one application, depending on volume of foot
traffic, and areas can be subsequently re-treated. It may be used indoors and
outdoors; the wetter the floor, the more effective the slip-resistance.
Mineral
Based Surface AntiSlip Treatment is NOT acid etching.
Conventional
acid etching is based on the very aggressive and hazardous (carcinogenic)
chemical hydrofloric and has been around for many years. Using this old fashioned
technique, additional traction is crudely gained by literally dissolving away
part of the surface!
This
treatment uses a much gentler acid which acts to liberate a small quantity of
the silica contained in the surface. When the treatment is neutralised, this
silica is precipitated out and crystallises on the surface, creating
microscopically small ridges which are extremely hard. It is guaranteed not to
affect the structural integrity of the flooring material (tile, slab etc) when
used as directed.
The treated
surface maintains the same resistance to chemicals after treatment as before.
Not affected by chlorine, acids, or alkalis. May cause only slight lightening
of dark materials and/or slight reduction in surface gloss. Very cost
effective, only pennies per square metre - much cheaper than replacing the
problem surface !
Application
is a simple procedure, requiring no specialised skills or equipment, and does
not generate any noxious fumes. The product is no more hazardous to use than
for example, household bleach. The neutralised solution after treatment is
chemically inert. Click here to view application
instructions. Average treatment time is typically 15-30 minutes, depending
on surface material. Even allowing for preparation, sectioning and masking,
large areas can be treated from start to finish within an hour, after which the
surface is immediately available for use again. No costly or inconvenient
down-time for businesses and other organisations.
OUR ANTI-SLIP
TREATMENT is recommended and widely used throughout the world in hotels,
hospitals, restaurants, canteens, commercial kitchens, fast food chains, food
processing and industrial plants, gyms, swimming pools, shopping malls,
department stores, food markets, elderly residential and nursing care, schools,
health clubs, rail & subway stations, airport terminals, office premises
and any area where slip accidents may occur.
The treatment
is sold in containers of 1 US Gallon (3.78 litres), which on average is sufficient
to treat around 35 square metres, depending upon surface type and ambient
conditions such as temperature. 10 US Gallon containers also available for
large applications. Note: Each 1 US Gallon will require a 2lb bag of Treatment
Rinse (Product Code 00501) - see application
instructions
Also
available in HEAVY DUTY version (product code 50378) for concrete / cement and
PORCELAIN version (product code 80738) for porcelain and other such delicate
surfaces.
No capital
budget to have this work done? An alternative MAINTENANCE remedy is at
hand - try
SRC - Slip Resistant Cleaner As used by a
major
MAINTENANCE
Treated areas
require no special ongoing maintenance, other than to be properly and regularly
cleaned. Clearly if dirt or grease is allowed to build up between the ridges
that the treatment has created, the anti-slip properties may quickly be
negated; however, if this does occur, a thorough cleaning will restore those
properties once again. Our suppliers have developed a range of advanced
cleaning chemicals based on electrolytic technology, which literally
"pops" dirt from the surface and makes the surface less attractive to
grime. FLEXCLEAN is recommended for most normal
applications, whilst ON GUARD is a complimentary
cleaner and degreaser, especially suited to kitchens, fast food outlets,
factories etc.
However,
whilst these cleaners have been specially developed to complement this range of
anti-slip treatments, it is fair to say that most modern cleaning chemicals
will perform an adequate job. This is useful as many users will be tied into
contracts with janitorial suppliers or contract cleaning services and are often
unable to change in the short-term. Minotaur UK Ltd can test your existing
cleaning materials for adequacy - please contact us.
Both the
Anti-Slip Treatment and all cleaning materials we supply are compatible
with either manual or mechanical cleaning systems.
CASE STUDY
THE LARGEST ANTI-SLIP
APPLICATION IN THE WORLD
When the new
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Slip Treatment to Passenger Areas at the new
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