From product selection to application advice, the Fosroc ANZ team is here to help your project succeed. Here's one of the frequently asked questions we receive about choosing industrial flooring.
Q: What dosage of sand/grit is required to achieve non-slip ratings with Nitoflor?
A: Slip resistant flooring is critical to meet safety requirements and create an accident-free environment. Nitoflor products can be used to address four categories of slip resistance ratings, with different ratings requiring different types of grains and dosage levels.
Fortunately our new range of Nitoflor Anti-Slip Grains makes it easier to tailor a flooring solution to achieve ratings within your specific project requirements. Our technical bulletin Slip Resistant Flooring using broadcast aggregates provides recommended product systems and dosage levels.
The slip resistance rating categories relate to:
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Surface performance when dry (D1/D0)
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Surface performance when wet (P0-P5)
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Applications which become wet during normal use and are subject to barefoot traffic (A/B/C)
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Industrial applications where footwear is required (R10-R13)
If a different rating is required than those nominated in the technical document, contact your Fosroc ANZ representative who will be able assist you to find a solution.
Anti-Slip Grains
Fosroc ANZ has recently released a new range of Nitoflor Anti-Slip Grains to give you more options to achieve a wide range of slip ratings, including P and R ratings.
The Nitoflor Anti-Slip Grains range includes the following solutions, designed for use with the Nitoflor range of industrial flooring products:
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Anti-Slip Grains 01 & 02 are Silica sand (two sizes) – recommended for general purpose dry applications, medium duty storage areas and loading/unloading bays.
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Anti-Slip Grains 11, Aluminium Oxide – recommended for heavy duty areas, including wet processing areas and cold rooms where good durability is required.
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Anti-Slip Grains 21, Calcined Bauxite – also recommended for heavy duty areas.
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Anti-Slip Grains 31, Silicon Carbide – the most durable option, recommended for any area where durability cannot be compromised.
Selection advice
Not all aggregates are compatible with all coatings, so it's worth getting some customised advice from Fosroc ANZ's flooring experts. We can help you choose a tailored solution for your project.
Aggregates can be applied at a range of dosage rates, from lightly broadcast to maximum blinding coverage. As well as impacting the slip resistance achieved, the dosage will also affect the appearance and cleanability of the floor.
The more aggregate that is applied, the more difficult the surface may be to clean. A lighter broadcast of a larger aggregate makes the floor easier to clean, but can still achieve good slip resistance.
You can find out more about Nitoflor products here or request a specification here. Fosroc ANZ's flooring experts will be in touch with advice based on your project requirements.
