From Slippery to Safe: Why Businesses are Investing in Safety Flooring Solutions
Slips, trips, and falls remain one of the biggest causes of workplace accidents in the UK. Beyond the immediate risk to staff and visitors, these incidents can cost businesses thousands in lost time, higher insurance premiums, and even regulatory fines. For this reason, more companies are proactively investing in safety flooring solutions that prevent accidents before they happen.
At Exterius, we specialise in anti slip flooring solutions that deliver long-lasting protection for commercial and industrial environments. From discreet non slip flooring in public-facing spaces to heavy-duty industrial anti slip flooring for warehouses, we design solutions tailored to your site’s safety needs and compliance requirements.
Why Businesses Can’t Ignore Floor Safety
Choosing to install slip resistant flooring is not just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a strategic investment with measurable benefits:
- Compliance and legal protection – UK standards such as BS 7976 and HSE guidelines require flooring to achieve specific Pendulum Test Values (PTVs). Non-compliance leaves businesses exposed to costly claims.
- Reduced accidents – Statistics show anti slip solutions can cut workplace slip incidents by up to 60%.
- Operational continuity – Fewer injuries mean less downtime, lower insurance premiums, and a healthier workforce.
- Reputation and customer trust – In hospitality, healthcare, and retail environments, visibly well-kept, safe flooring reflects a professional brand image.
Why Quick Fixes Aren’t Enough
Many businesses initially turn to mats or temporary grip coatings as a quick fix. While these may help in the short term, they rarely withstand daily traffic, chemical cleaning, or industrial machinery. Over time, they lose effectiveness, leaving surfaces unsafe again.
Professional commercial safety flooring is designed to last, combining strong chemical resistance, high abrasion tolerance, and clear finishes that preserve the look of your floors while delivering maximum grip.
Where Anti Slip Flooring Makes the Biggest Impact
Our team installs tailored anti slip solutions across a wide range of industries:
- Warehouses and Logistics – Loading bays, forklift zones, and washdown areas demand durable anti slip industrial flooring.
- Hospitality and Retail – Non slip commercial flooring keeps reception areas, restaurant kitchens, and tiled floors safe for staff and visitors.
- Healthcare and Education – Slip resistant flooring ensures corridors, ramps, and communal spaces remain safe in high-traffic environments.
- Manufacturing and Industrial – Heavy machinery, oil spills, and chemical exposure require specialist anti slip floor coating engineered to withstand extreme conditions.
Exterius Anti-Slip Services
We provide a range of safety flooring applications to suit different environments and surfaces:
- Anti Slip Floor Coating – Clear, odourless finishes for concrete, timber, resin, vinyl, and metal, drying in as little as one hour.
- Anti Slip Tile Treatment – Invisible treatments for ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles, ideal for wet zones such as washrooms, pools, and kitchens.
- Stair & Access Coatings – High-grip coatings with optional high-visibility edges, perfect for stairwells, ramps, and building entrances.
Every project begins with a free site survey and UK-accredited slip resistance testing to ensure the right solution is applied.
Compliance and Longevity Guaranteed
With Exterius, your flooring is guaranteed to perform:
- Systems achieve PTV scores of 55+, exceeding the UK minimum safe standard of 36.
- Every application comes with a 5-year manufacturer-backed warranty.
- An annual deep clean is included to maintain safety and performance.
- Applications are quick, odour-free, and cause minimal disruption to your operations.
Why Businesses Choose Exterius
With over 20 years of industry experience, Exterius is trusted nationwide for anti slip flooring solutions. We combine technical expertise, certified testing, and a commitment to customer care to deliver results that protect your people and your business.
- UK-accredited testing and installation methods
- Minimal downtime with fast-drying application
- Tailored solutions for commercial and industrial sites
- Ongoing maintenance and compliance support
Looking to reduce accident risk, comply with HSE standards, or improve your flooring’s durability? Our team can design a bespoke slip resistant flooring solution for your site.
Contact us to book your free site survey and quote.
FAQs
What is commercial safety flooring and why is it important?
Commercial safety flooring is a specially engineered surface designed to reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls in busy workplaces. Unlike standard flooring, it uses advanced anti slip floor coating systems or tile treatments that provide a high level of grip even in wet or contaminated conditions. Installing non slip commercial flooring helps businesses protect staff, visitors, and customers while also demonstrating compliance with UK safety standards such as BS 7976.
How does anti slip floor coating work?
Our anti slip floor coating uses a clear, chemical-resistant treatment applied directly to surfaces such as concrete, vinyl, resin, timber, and metal. The coating increases friction at a microscopic level without changing the look of the floor, creating effective slip resistant flooring. These coatings are odourless, dry within one hour, and are strong enough to withstand forklift traffic, heavy machinery, and regular cleaning schedules in industrial and commercial environments.
Can anti slip flooring be applied in industrial facilities?
Yes. Industrial anti slip flooring is one of the most common applications of our systems. In warehouses, factories, and logistics hubs, smooth floors become extremely hazardous when exposed to oil, water, or chemical spills. Our anti slip industrial flooring solutions are designed for high abrasion conditions, providing long-lasting slip resistance in loading bays, washdown areas, and racking aisles.
Does non slip flooring change the appearance of my site?
No. One of the main benefits of our non slip flooring solutions is that they are clear and virtually invisible once applied. Whether you need non slip commercial flooring for a reception area, restaurant, or healthcare corridor, your space will retain its original appearance while gaining enhanced grip and safety.
How long does commercial safety flooring last?
Our commercial safety flooring comes with a manufacturer-backed warranty of five years, plus annual deep cleans included in every package. With proper maintenance, your anti slip solution can perform well beyond this timeframe, continuing to protect your staff and visitors while meeting compliance standards.
What safety standards does slip resistant flooring need to meet?
In the UK, floor safety is measured using the Pendulum Test Value (PTV). A score of 36 or above is considered legally compliant in most workplaces. Our slip resistant flooring systems achieve scores of 55 or higher, giving businesses confidence that they exceed HSE requirements and minimise the risk of accidents.
Where is anti slip flooring most effective?
Our systems are used across many sectors:
- Warehouses & Logistics: Heavy-duty industrial anti slip flooring for loading bays and washdown areas.
- Hospitality & Retail: Discreet non slip commercial flooring in tiled foyers, kitchens, and shop floors.
- Healthcare & Education: Safe, easy-clean slip resistant flooring for corridors, ramps, and communal zones.
- Manufacturing: Chemically resistant anti slip solutions for production areas exposed to oils and machinery.
How quickly can anti slip flooring be installed?
Our coatings are fast-drying and odour-free, meaning most floors are ready to use within one hour of application. We also work outside of business hours to minimise disruption, making our anti slip floor coating services ideal for busy commercial and industrial facilities.
