Epoxy floors are a popular choice for many applications in the home, but it's important to understand that they can be slippery. Compared to most other smooth surfaces, epoxy floors are much less slippery and are also slip resistant. However, if the epoxy is coated with oil or water, the surface of the floors can become dangerously slippery. Fortunately, there are non-slip options available when installing an epoxy floor.
The non-porous nature of epoxy surfaces is one of the main reasons why they can be slippery. While porous floors allow liquids to flow through them more easily, non-porous floors tend to retain liquids on their surfaces. To prevent slipping and slipping, especially on epoxy mortar and epoxy flake floors, a special additive can be added to the topcoats of the epoxy. This will create a non-slip surface that does not slip when wet.
Rubber tiles are also an excellent option for reducing the slippery nature of an epoxy floor. The extreme protection factor of rubber tiles makes them a desirable choice, especially for elderly people who are afraid of falling. If you don't consider slip resistance until after you've laid the floor or want something a little easier on your feet, a non-slip top layer might be the best option for you. It's also important to note that oil-coated epoxy can be very slippery.
To prevent this from happening, make sure that the concrete floor is clean and free of grease, oil or solvents before applying the epoxy coating. This will draw as much moisture out of the air as possible, preventing moisture from getting trapped under the floor once the resin finish has been applied. In conclusion, epoxy floors are relatively slip resistant and are a great choice for many applications in the home. However, it's important to understand that they can become slippery when wet or coated with oil or water.
To prevent this from happening, make sure you ask an epoxy flooring installation contractor the right questions and consider adding a non-slip top layer or rubber tiles to your floor.
