Application Process
Slip Free Systems specializes in surface preparation and installation. Proper surface preparation ensures maximum bonding and long lasting results. When you hire Slip Free Systems you can expect trained professionals to keep you "in the loop" from start to finish.

Step 1: Installation begins with through
floor preparation & attention to detail.
Shotblasting or grinding the existing concrete
surface and performing crack repairs occurs at this stage.
Floor preparation is the key element to durability.

Step 2: When needed a primer coat is applied

Step 3: Color is applied in a unique way for optimal results.
It is a common misconception that epoxy can simply be "painted" on.
For superior results our two-part epoxy products are applied in such
a way that we are able to determine the exact thickness of
the product we applied so that it measures up according to factory requirements.
Because two-part epoxy systems have a delicate drying and hardening
cycle proper application is key to a smooth finish- free of blisters and bubbles.
Outside temperatures and slab moisture levels play a big part in flawless application.

Step 4: Aggregate or texture when needed is then added in one of several ways including random flake, full flake, quartz broadcast or quartz double broadcast.

4. Top coat/shiny finish is applied (We reccomend the polyurea top coat)

5. Thats it! Your floor is complete. After a standard curing period your new Slip Free floor is now ready for anything from fork lift traffic to formal entertaining!

Depending on the flooring system you choose and the degree of slip ratio factors you are trying to achieve some processes in the application may be repeated more than once and for some finishes, particularly anti-slip finishes the final top coat will include a slip resistant additive.
Overlay Systems and Stains have some of the same application methods but vary depending on requirements.

Slip Free Systems gives customers what they need in floor coatings:
QUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION!

Our coatings are available in an assortment of standard colors, with custom tints available to match your color requirements. All of our floor coverings have superior resistance to normal wear and tear, and other types of abuse. See our consumer guide for more informations regarding floor prepartion and product application.

Can't Decide?
Ask about our digital imaging options for color selection as shown below:


Our floor coatings are approved for indoor and outdoor application and while many of the products on todays market claim they are UV resistant that doesnt mean they will block the harmful effects of the sun, it merely means it will hinder the harmful effects of the sun. Our coatings are specially formulated to provide an even greater UV shield than typical additives to prevent ambering or "yellowing" of your finish over time.

All Slip Free Systems coatings can be customized to suit your design or facility needs, including company logo placement and photo encapsulated floors!

General Information

Safety
Employees are far more likely to suffer trips, slips, and falls if your floor is cracked, pitted, or uneven. And, if this is a public area of your facility, your customers might injure themselves, as well. Slip Free can provide the solution. Repairing and leveling your floor will make it safe for your customers and employees. Coating it with a textured, skid and/or moisture resistant epoxy will further enhance your floor's safety.

At Slip Free Systems we are always concerned about safety. Using our English XL Tribometer we are able to measure the slip resistance of your existing floors and your new slip free floor after installation so you can rest assured that your new slip free floor meets OSHA and ADA standards.

Environment
Cracked floors and trenches may allow hazardous chemicals used in your facility to seep into the ground below. Not only is this environmentally unsound, but it may also violate EPA regulations. Slip Free Systems can repair and coat your concrete so that chemicals neither seep through, nor damage, your concrete.
Longevity
Cracking and pitting are certain signs that your concrete is aging. Once they begin, they hasten the deterioration of your floor. When Slip Free Systems repairs and protects your concrete, we prevent its deterioration, thereby adding years to its life expectancy.
Cleanliness
In many warehouses, quality control depends on strict standards of cleanliness. Concrete dust can make meeting these standards almost impossible. Slip Free Systems can repair or replace your existing flooring, then coat it to prevent concrete dust and optimize production, making cleanup easier in any facility.
Aesthetics
Let's face it - stained, cracked concrete floors just don't look good, especially if this is an area your customers can see. But, even if it isn't, the appearance of your facility is, to your employees, a reflection on how you view your business. Slip Free Systems promises an attractive result . . .clean, level floors, perhaps painted and epoxy coated for an even more polished look. You, your customers, and your employees will be amazed at the difference!


OSHA AND ADA STATEMENT
SlipFree Products exceed the surface friction coefficient (COF) guidelines recommended by OSHA and ADA. In addition to other features, an often overlooked benefit of installing our products is demonstrating a proactive approach to safety by using the best products on the market.

Slip Free Specialists not only apply these products in commercial applications as a complement to Risk Management programs and in homes as an Accident Prevention means but at Slip Free Systems we also strive to give you flooring options that look great!

The Law
A.D.A. Accessibility Guidelines (Appendix 4.5.1) Pertaining to Ground and Floor Surfaces People who have difficulty walking or maintaining balance or who use crutches, canes, or walkers, and those with restricted gaits are particularly sensitive to slipping and tripping hazards. For such people, a stable and regular surface is necessary for safe walking, particularly on stairs. Wheelchairs can be propelled most easily on surfaces that are hard, stable, and regular. Soft loose surfaces such as shag carpet, loose sand or gravel, wet clay, and irregular surfaces such as cobblestones can significantly impede wheelchair movement.

Slip resistance is based on the frictional force necessary to keep a shoe heel or crutch tip from slipping on a walking surface under conditions likely to be found on the surface. While the dynamic coefficient of friction during walking varies in a complex and non-uniform way, the static coefficient of friction, which can be measured in several ways, provides a close approximation of the slip resistance of a surface. Contrary to popular belief, some slippage is necessary to walking, especially for persons with restricted gaits; a truly "non-slip" surface could not be negotiated.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that walking surfaces have a static coefficient of friction of 0.5. A research project sponsored by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) conducted tests with persons with disabilities and concluded that a higher coefficient of friction was needed by such persons. A static coefficient of friction of 0.6 is recommended for accessible routes and 0.8 for ramps.

It is recognized that the coefficient of friction varies considerably due to the presence of contaminants, water, floor finishes, and other factors not under the control of the designer or builder and not subject to design and construction guidelines and that compliance would be difficult to measure on the building site. Nevertheless, many common building materials suitable for flooring are now labeled with information on the static coefficient of friction. While it may not be possible to compare one product directly with another, or to guarantee a constant measure, builders and designers are encouraged to specify materials with appropriate values. As more products include information on slip resistance, improved uniformity in measurement and specification is likely. The Access Board's advisory guidelines on Slip Resistant Surfaces provides additional information on this subject.

The Facts:
Little slips, trips and falls may not seem like such a big deal. We've all had our share. But are you ready to pay your share of the $42.4 billion these mishaps cost in workers' compensation each year? According to the National Safety Council's "Accident Facts" Report for 1998:
- Slip-falls represent 10 percent of all occupational deaths.
- Slip-falls account for 20 percent of time lost due to non-occupational injuries.
- Slip falls rank only second (behind motor vehicles) for workers' comp claims.
- Average claim for slip-falls is $13,096 (excluding administrative and legal costs).
- Slip-falls cost U.S. business in excess of $12 billion annually.

The Cost The statistics regarding accident costs are astounding. And it's not just medical costs either. Wage and productivity losses, workers' compensation and litigation expenses all add up to more than $125 billion in work-related accident costs each year. In fact, the average cost per injury is a shocking $28,000. According to the 1999 National Safety Council Report:
- Work-related death or injury costs are approximately $125.1 billion
- Cost per worker - $940
- Cost per death - $910,000
- Cost per disabling injury - $28,000
- Total time lost in 1998 due to injuries - 80 million days
- Time lost in future years from 1998 injuries - 60 million days

Higher Expectations for Life Safety
Many companies realize that decisions they make regarding safety and health are vital to the long-term welfare of the company. There is an effort at all levels of organizations to address these decisions initially instead of after an accident or mishap. Still, too often, it takes a tragic incident to place the importance of safety over doing only the minimum required by law. Existing laws establish minimum standards, yet our society expects higher demands for safety.

For those who have the authority to determine the safety of a building's occupants and its assets, it is not merely an issue of simple compliance with rules and regulations, but rather an issue of doing the right thing even when the law allows us to do less. This is the ultimate challenge confronting building owners, executive management and those responsible for providing a safe environment while also respecting the requirements of interior design.