Are epoxy floors slippery?

Epoxy floors are not generally slippery if installed with products that are meant to be non-slip. This can include additives to an epoxy flooring finish, including grit, or non-slip finishing additive. Also consider that the finish of the epoxy flooring, being semi-gloss, high-gloss, matte, or flat is going to play a role in how slippery the floor feels.

Selection of the Sealer (Epoxy Coating Products)

Ultimately the selection of the sealer on top of the epoxy base is going to make the biggest difference.

Any sealer advertised for non-slip application is going to provide added traction above a simple high gloss finish for epoxy.

Re-application of sealers can also be done if surface level traction details are lost. Specifying with your professional epoxy coating installer that you would like a non-slip finish is a great way to ensure your installation is done to your desired specifications.

Grit & Additives: How they affect epoxy floor traction

Epoxy flooring can be provided additives that increase the slip resistance of the flooring. This can include grit, which literally changes the texture of the surface of an epoxy flooring. As with any product add-on, there are various levels of grit which can be added.

Flake can be added to not only change the appearance of an epoxy floor, but also add texture, generally increasing traction for an epoxy finish. Flake comes in various colors, and adds a professional touch to any epoxy floor. When used with a non-slip top coat, you can get a great durable anti-slip finish for any epoxy flooring. The epoxy flake is a vinyl chip.

Epoxy quartz additives are small quartz granules used with epoxy particles for flooring. Quartz flooring and flake flooring both have great durability, and both can provide some added texture for walking surfaces.

Matte Finish for Epoxy Coatings

Due to the application process involved with a matte finish, more texture is added to the surface of the epoxy. This added texture aids in anti-slip properties that are sought after.

A matte finish not only reduces sheen, but the application method brings about a texture that is harder to slip on. A matte finish looks sharp, just as professional as a glossier finish, when done correctly.

Conclusion

Overall the non-slip properties of epoxy flooring typically are due to criteria like the top coat sealer. Picking a top coat sealer with the right additives that prevent slip is crucial. In addition, you can add in mix-ins for the epoxy flooring solution. These can include flake or quartz, which when used with the epoxy coating, as part of the installation process, can provide a textural component. High gloss sealers without any slip reduction additives may be a cause for concern when it comes to traction, so make sure to specifically request low-slip with your next Calgary garage epoxy floor installation.