FAQs

• 85% of worker’s compensation claims are attributed to employees slipping on slick floors (Industrial Safety & Occupational Health Markets 5th edition)

• Are the leading cause for visits to the ER (over 8 million), and the cause half of all accidental deaths in the homes each year.

• A New York City doorman received $6 million from the NYC subway system, after he slipped and fell on subway steps, resulting in permanent and disabling injuries that prevented him from performing his duties as a doorman.

There is no discernible change in the look or dry feel of your floor when professionally applied. When wet, the surface actually becomes LESS slippery. For fiberglass tubs, some people choose to have us a apply a light topical solution to improve traction, but you can only notice the application, up close.

In most cases, awards are based on negligence. Did the business know there was a risk, and did they take action. There is case history, where hotels have hired a professional to treat their floors, and they were not sued, when a fall occurred. Our service reduces the likelihood someone can defend a negligence claim.

The Slip Solutions process is effective on all mineral surfaces; ceramic or porcelain tiles, marble, travertine, concrete, river rock and more.

Our prices are very affordable and we offer free slip testing and estmates.

Yes, our service comes with a 2-YEAR warranty, and we also offer very affordable continued maintenance options,

Upon receipt of your 2-year warranty documenting your new slip resistant COF numbers, you should have your insurance agent fax the document to underwriting for reclassification and adjustment.

No, we can’t guarantee that no one will ever fall on a treated floor but we do guarantee that your floor will meet or exceed government and industry standards for a “safe walking surface”, which is a COF of .6.

Our treatment changes the surface in such a way that when exposed to water the floor is actually measurably less slippery when it is wet than when it is dry.

Yes and no. Authorized distributors such as Slip Solutions purchase in higher concentrations from the manufacturer, AND we have the tools, training, and certification to apply the products.

Tubs or showers typically take less than about 1-2 hours. Commercial applications average 2 hours for every 1000 sf.

The surface is ready for use immediately, there is no cure time.

Virtually all types of businesses can benefit from a NON-SLIP Floor Treatment.

If you stay in business long enough statistics indicate that it is inevitable that someone will suffer a slip-and-fall at some point. The problem is universal across all business types.

If your business meets the IRS requirements of a “small business” you will qualify for the tax credit. Speak with your accountant or visit the IRS website and review IRS form # 8826 for definitions.

Your licensed NON-SLIP applicator will be able to determine if your floor can be treated.

Most of our treatments will not cause a noticeable reduction in shine. We prefer to first treat a small area with our proprietary process, at NO COST TO YOU, so you can experience the difference between the “treated” and “untreated” surfaces. Once you have approved the full service, we will apply the “micro-tread” treatment to your entire floor, until your SCOF exceeds OSHA/ADA guidelines.

Many floors do not need any special treatment in order to maintain their slip resistance but certain environments such as kitchens require products which eliminate grease and prevent a buildup which would degrade our treatment.

They have been specifically designed and tested to be more effective against grease and oil.