Outdoor flooring conditionsThey often cause inconvenience to users and even pose a risk of injury. This applies to materials whose surface becomes slippery and dangerous to walk when wet. Although manufacturers produce special lines of coatings with grooved and abrasive surfaces, a large part of homeowners still draws tracks and steps using beautiful glossy materials. But at the very first encounter with the threat, security issues come to the fore. To eliminate the existing flooring from the unpleasant effect will help anti-slip coating, which is represented on the market in different versions.
If we are talking about panels and all sorts ofoverlays, the key characteristic will be the size of the corrugations or abrasive. Thanks to these elements, the friction of the material is reduced, and in some cases water is drained in a certain direction. The height of the grooves varies on average from 2 to 10 mm. In this case, much depends on the place of installation. The overall dimensional parameters of the material are also taken into account, since in any design the anti-slip coating increases the height of the base flooring. Typically, the thickness of such additions is 0.5-1 cm. But this concerns solid-state materials. In the case of ribbons and liquid treatments, the height will be significantly less. True, the anti-slip effect will decrease.
Purposefully to combat the snowfalls andon the sidewalk and driveway, technologists are developing household reagents. Such means interfere with the processes of icing and the formation of an ice crust, and depending on the consistency of the abrasive can also act as a factor in reducing friction. Modern anti-slip coating for tiles of this type is environmentally friendly, so it can be safely used in places where children and animals can be.
A slightly different principle of operation for liquidcoatings. They endow anti-skid surfaces for a long time - usually up to 3 years. These can be products based on paints or latex. The advantages of a liquid anti-slip coating, can be attributed to versatility. The composition is suitable for processing ceramics, metals, stone, wood, polyvinyl chloride and other plastics.
There are different performances of such elements, butall of them are aimed at combating the "wet" sliding surfaces. By design, such an element usually resembles a wooden bar. However, he has many characteristic differences. First of all, it is a composition that includes silicon carbide and polyester resins as a binder component. At the same time, the rubber profile can be completely free from additional coatings, since its structure itself minimizes friction. In order to increase the reliability of the basis of such panels, manufacturers use rubber only as an active coating. The function of the carrier substrate can perform fiberglass or aluminum platform. Also to the features of anti-slip profiles is the installation method. Technologists provide and self-adhesive method of fixing the panel, and mechanical fastening. The forms of overlays that imitate the construction of steps are quite common. They literally overlap the stairs, thus forming a protective layer.
For reliable traction with shoes you canuse and reduce friction tape. In terms of correcting the structure of the floor covering, this option can be positioned between silicone liquid compositions and profiles. The tape practically does not increase the level of the base material and at the same time provides sufficient adhesive properties. Also among the advantages of the material include the possibility of creating decorative effects. In the course of leaving the antiskid tape practically does not cause inconveniences. If the panels and linings are usually used on the street, then the film abrasive is also suitable for laying in indoor conditions. And most importantly, it can be washed with conventional means. There are modifications with rounded grains of abrasive, which do not have a destructive mechanical effect on rags, sponges and brushes.
Materials for the formation of the anti-slip layerquite diverse, which facilitates the choice. So, to improve the characteristics of street surfaces, it is preferable to use plastic lining. This option is probably the best solution for concrete and wooden stairs. An inexpensive solution to the same family will be a rubber profile on a plastic base. It is not exacting in leaving, easily washes and serves for years. True, the decorative qualities of such panels are very modest. For interior decoration it is desirable to use liquid and tape materials. They will form an effective abrasive coating that will protect against falls, and in some versions will also provide an aesthetic design surface.
Of course, the best solutionwet sliding surfaces are the initial acquisition of an abrasive floor finish. But this is not always possible, and in such cases it is necessary to choose anti-slip coatings. The price of this material in the form of panels varies on average from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles. Within these limits one can find a quite attractive externally and at the same time durable profile, which itself will be a separate element of the finishing design. As for ribbons and liquid mixtures, they are approximately in the same price range. In particular, the 0.5 l anti-slip composition will cost approximately 2 thousand rubles, and the tape will cost from 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles. It is important to bear in mind that the film and the liquid coating will be enough for a large area compared to solid panels.
