Since Safety Direct America introduced its popular transparent anti-slip floor coating, SparkleTuff™, in September of 2016, we’ve fielded questions from thousands of prospective customers. Here are the most popular ones. 1. Will it adhere to my flooring (epoxy, vinyl, wood, tile, marble, granite, glass, etc.)? Yes. We have yet to find a flooring type that … Continue reading “Your Questions About SparkleTuff™ Transparent Anti-Slip Floor Coating”
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Enhance and Preserve Your Stamped Concrete with this Clear Anti-Slip Floor Coating
Stamped concrete in various colors can be a cost-effective way of making a property look good and increasing its value. The concrete can be made to resemble tile, cobblestone, brick, slate, flagstone, etc. To keep the material looking fresh it needs to be “waxed” periodically using colored wax. There is labor and material expense involved … Continue reading “Enhance and Preserve Your Stamped Concrete with this Clear Anti-Slip Floor Coating”
What Should the Slip Resistance of a Bathtub Be?
Bathtubs, in hotels or homes, are in areas where slip accidents can be very serious or fatal because there are hard objects in close proximity that can be easily struck by the head after a slip — the side of the tub, the faucet, toilets and sinks. Bare feet are soft and essentially treadless, and … Continue reading “What Should the Slip Resistance of a Bathtub Be?”
A Caveat about Dal-Tile’s Situation-Specific Minimum DCOF AcuTest Values
This blog has previously praised Dal-Tile for recognizing that “one size fits all” does not work when it comes to slip resistance standards (or bikinis, for that matter). For instance, Dal-Tile has recommended a minimum ANSI A137.1 DCOF AcuTest wet dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.60 for swimming pool decks, public showers, and locker rooms. … Continue reading “A Caveat about Dal-Tile’s Situation-Specific Minimum DCOF AcuTest Values”