Which Anti-Slip/Non-Slip Coating should I use? A comparison of the types and Brands.

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