There are a wide range of anti-slip/non-slip coatings on the market for different applications. Here we review the different types and brands to help decipher which one is best suited to your needs.
Types of Anti-slip paint
There are two main types of Anti-slip solutions. There are standard industrial floor coatings which utilise Anti-slip additive technology to enhance the anti-slip rating of the product and do not have a textured finish. On the other hand, there are coatings developed specifically to achieve maximum grip on the surface through a textured and gritty finish or with other Anti-Slip technology included.
Here is a comparison of some available anti-slip coatings in the Australian market.
Anti-Slip Coatings Review
(This is based on information available from the Manufacturers. Prices may vary in different locations)
| Name | Type | Textured Finish | Coverage | Coats Required | Slip Rating | Expected Lifespan | Suitable for Use on | Advantages | Cost |
| Tredgrip | Single Pack Water Based Acrylic Copolymer | Yes | 4m2/L | 2 | P5 | 5+ Years | Concrete, Pavements, Primed Steel, Timber. |
-Extensive Colour Range -Very Durable -Good Colour and grip retention -Good Abrasion Resistance |
$47/ 1L $143.51/ 4L $323.02/ 10L |
| Resene Non-Skid Deck and Path | Single Pack Water Based Acrylic | Yes | 2-6m2/ L | 2 | P5 | 4-8 Years Depending on Traffic | Timber, Concrete Bitumen |
-Excellent Durability -High Film Build |
White $226.55/ 10L $120/ 4L $50/ 1L |
| Swiss grip Non-Slip + Swiss Grip Non-Slip Pro | Two Pack Water Based Polyurethane | No | Up to 15m2/930ml | 1 | P3/P4 | – | Previously painted surfaces, Timber, Natural and engineered stone materials |
-UV Stable -Non – Yellowing – Only 1 Coat Required |
$450/930ml |
| Slip Doctors Tuff Grip | Single Pack Water Based Urethane | Yes | 2-3 m2/L | 2 | P5 | 5 Years | Concrete, Timber, Steel, Fiberglass, Stone Surfaces. | -Extensive Colour Range -Can be used on many surfaces – Very Durable |
$352.51/ 3.78L |
| Slip Doctors Dura Grip | Single Pack Water Based Epoxy Ester | Yes | 7-8 m2/L | 2 | P5 | 5+ Years | Concrete, Steel, Timber, Stone surfaces, fiberglass. | -Extensive Colour Range -Can be used on many surfaces – Very Durable |
$311/ 3.78L |
| Dy-mark Tread Rite | Single Pack Solvent Based | Yes | 5-10 m2/L (clear and Black) 3-6m2/ L (yellow) |
2 | P5 | – | Untreated timber, Concrete, Primed metal, Brick/pavers. | -Durable and Flexible -Mild Chemical Resistance |
$214.24/4L $406.31/10L |
| Epirez Safe Step | Single Pack Epoxy Ester | Yes | 1.2 m2/ L | 2 | R13 | – | Concrete, timber, steel. | -Chemical resistant -Easy and fast to apply |
$435.72/ 4L |
| Kiwi Grip | Single Pack Water Based Acrylic Polymer | Yes | 2 m2/ L | 1 | NA | 3-5 Years | Pre-painted wood, metals, and concrete. | -Low VOC – Durable |
$59.95/ 1L $110/ 4L |
| Right Choice Non Slip | Single Pack Water Based | Yes | 4 m2/ L | 1 | P5 | – | Concrete | -Extensive Colour range | $185/ 12L |
| Norglass Paving Paint Slip resistant | Solvent Based Polyurethane | Yes | 7-9 m2/ L | 2 | P5 | – | External Pavements | -Fast drying -Hard Wearing |
$46/ 1L $132/ 4L $305/ 10L |
| Berger Jet Dry Non-Slip Flat |
Single Pack Solvent Based | No | 12-14 m2/ L |
2 | P3 | 3-8 Years depending on traffic | Timber + Concrete |
-Cost effective -Good grip retention |
$248.90/10L $114.90/4L $82.03/2L |
Based on your needs, hopefully this helps determine which coating is best suited for your application.
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