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Non-Slip Floor Sheets product properties

Anti-Slip Floor Sheets, 4mm thickness, manufactured from high quality GRP incorporating a gritted anti-slip surface designed to provide excellent slip resistance.

Stock sizes

1220mm x 1220mm (4' x 4')

2440mm x 1220mm (8' x 4')

Thickness

Approx. 4mm.

Weight

Approx. 6.5 kg/linear metre.

Cut to size service

Maximum individual size: 2400mm x 1220mm. Cutting tolerances +/- 3mm.

Grit grade

Fine - Medium Grit.

Suitable environments

Domestic, commercial and industrial environments - interior and exterior.

Suitable substrates

Concrete, wood, metal, steel, chequer plate, grating.

Fixing methods

Mechanically fixed or bonded with an adhesive (for extra security use both options).

Service temperature

-50°c to +80°c.

Life expectancy

Design life of 10+ years, subject to traffic analysis.

The life expectancy of any flooring product will be dictated by the nature and volume of the traffic it receives. Factors such as shoe type and material, weight of individual, non pedestrian traffic, and any contamination such as dirt or grit are all factors that will influence the natural wear and tear of the floor sheet.

10 Year Guarantee

Safe Tread anti-slip floor sheets come with a 10 Year Manufacturers Guarantee. Should any manufacturing defects occur within 10 years of purchase, we will replace free of charge.

Where can GRP Floor Sheets be used?

Walkways, bridges, access platforms, ramps, gangways, factory floors, entrance areas, public access areas.

Who do we manufacture GRP Floor Sheets for?

We produce a range of Safe Tread anti-slip stair and floor products for industrial, commercial or home use.

We supply across the UK for Marinas, Landscaping Architects, Local Authorities, Councils, Professional Landscapers, Landscape Industries, Garden Designers, Urban Designers, Interior Designers, Town Planners, Schools, Colleges, Breweries, Housing Associations, Residential Market, Statutory Bodies eg: English Heritage, National Trust, Leisure Organisations, Sports Grounds, Leisure Centres, Zoos, Farms and Parks.

Slip resistancy test results - Pendulum test

Safe Tread anti-slip floor sheets achieved the highest classification available of extremely low slip risk when subjected to the Pendulum test method. This method is the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) preferred method for assessing floor slipperiness in both dry and water wet conditions.

Product tested July 2016.

Slip risk classification - RZ microroughness values

Safe Tread anti-slip floor sheets level of roughness exceeded the range of the surface roughness transducer on testing. Indicating that their measurement would be at least 100 and therefore a low slip risk.

Read more on how we measure of surface slipperiness - anti-slip test results

Non-Slip Floor Sheets Brochure

Non-Slip Floor Sheets installation guide

Handling

Safe handling practices should always be employed. Store the covers flat upside down.

Cutting Non-Slip Floor Sheets (where required)

Safe Tread Anti-Slip Floor Sheets can be easily cut to size or shape using orbital cutting equipment with either a stone or diamond blade. Cutting should be carried out externally or where there is dust extraction/suitable ventilation and appropriate protective equipment should be worn.

Preparation

Any damage or undulations to the receiving substrate should be remedied to ensure that the floor sheets will be on a flat and even surface. If using an adhesive the substrate must be clean and dry, free from oils and grease, dust and loose particles. The underside of the sheet must also be clean and dry. Where the substrate is contaminated (i.e. by oil) or its surface strength is wanting, mechanical fixing is essential. Prior to applying an adhesive it's advisable to first carry out a dry-fit to ensure a suitable fit.

We recommend a double fixing method for installing Safe Tread Anti-Slip Floor Sheets consisting of a high strength adhesive (SikaFlex adhesive sealant, supplied by us or similar) and mechanical fixings.

Mechanical fixing Non-Slip Floor Sheets

Safe Tread Anti-Slip Floor Sheets can be drilled and secured with pozi self-tapping stainless steel screws (available from Safe Tread in a range of matching colours) after following the preparation procedure:

1. Always ensure that the screw length is slightly longer than the plug length to obtain a good fixing.
2. Fixing is generally recommended at approx. 20mm in from any edge and at a maximum of 400mm centres.

The installer should ensure that the substrate is of sufficient quality to achieve a secure fixing.

Where forklift trucks cross the walkway, extra fixings should be installed at 150mm centres. In any event, if the substrate undulates or is not flat extra fixings should be installed.

Bonding Non-Slip Floor Sheets

Having carried out adhesion tests using various adhesives we would recommend the use of SikaFlex adhesive sealant for bonding SafeTread Anti-Slip Floor Sheets. SikaFlex adhesive sealant is suitable for bonding to concrete, wood, metal and steel.

The reputation for Sika for quality and reliability is virtually unmatched, illustrated through a comprehensive portfolio of problem solving products that have been employed for many years in wide diversity of applications.

Sikaflex adhesive is also a sealant and will seal around the edge and stop water lying between the floor sheet and the substrate (water will not harm the floor sheet but can affect wood or metal substrates causing rot or rust). 

Sikaflex adhesive sealant also offers a secondary fixing in the event that the mechanical fixing should fail.

Furthermore, use of Sikaflex will also help eliminate the drumming noise that can be created when fitting onto an existing substrate.

Technical data sheet for Sikaflex adhesive sealant.

Once our preparation guidelines have been followed the floor sheets can be bonded as follows:

1. Run a 6mm bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the floor sheet about 15mm in from the edges and cross hatch at about 200mm apart.
2. Use hand pressure to bed the floor sheet into position.
3. With Sikaflex adhesive sealant optimum bonding will be obtained around 48 hours after application at 23°c. However, the floor sheets can be walked on a few hours after bonding subject to temperature. We therefore recommend testing first.

We would also recommend the use of mechanical fixing to offer a secondary fixing.

Adhesive Quantity

As an approximate guide, with a 6mm bead 1 x 300 ml tube of Sikaflex adhesive sealant should be sufficient to bond one 2400mm x 1200mm Safe Tread Anti-Slip Floor Sheet. Sikaflex adhesive sealant can be purchased from Safe Tread.

Miscellaneous

The installation instructions make no claim to being comprehensive but should be used as a guide. Always employ safe practices. It's recommended that to first test the suitability of any fixing method on a small area before carrying out a full installation programme.

Installation Service

A fitting service is available if required. Please call 01206 227 660 for a quote.

Installation, maintenance & cleaning guide

Cleaning Non-Slip Floor Sheets

Use of a stiff brush will usually be sufficient to remove everyday dirt and debris. For more stubborn items a mild detergent can be used with warm water.

Prior to carrying out a full cleaning programme it's advisable to first test the suitability of the detergent on a small inconspicuous area.

Once the cleaning programme has been completed it's important to ensure that any excess water has been removed from the floor sheets surface before it's put back into use.

Pressure Wash

If conditions allow, a pressure washer on a low setting can be used to clean the floor sheet. However, if the floor sheet has been secured with an adhesive agent or sealed with a sealant repeated use of a pressure washer could undermine the integrity of the adhesive / sealant.

Again, prior to carrying out a full cleaning programme it's advisable to first test the suitability of the pressure wash on a small inconspicuous area.

Spillages

Spills should be cleared up immediately. This should occur with consultation of product data sheets and in harmony with the company's own safety procedures.

General Routine Maintenance

The security of any fixings and the integrity of the products gritted surface and GRP substrate should be checked on a regular basis. The frequency of which will depend on the nature and volume of footfall. As a guide, for high traffic areas monthly inspections would be advisable.

Installation, maintenance & cleaning guide