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Q: What is anti slip resin flooring?

Anti slip resin flooring is an epoxy, polyurethane, PU screed, MMA or other resin system installed with a selected textured profile to improve traction.

Q: Can different slip profiles be used on the same project?

Yes. Different textures can be specified for dry production areas, wet zones, pedestrian walkways, ramps and loading bays, with colour zoning and line marking where appropriate.

Q: Do you install anti slip resin flooring outside South Wales?

Yes. Superior Resin Solutions UK is based in Rhigos near Aberdare and supports commercial and industrial projects across South Wales and larger projects throughout the wider UK.

Survey-led slip resistant resin flooring for warehouses, factories, workshops, ramps, loading bays, wet production areas and busy commercial sites across South Wales and the wider UK. We specify the resin system and surface profile around the actual contamination, traffic, cleaning and downtime on site.

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Wet, oily and dusty areas
Forklift and pedestrian traffic
Grip balanced with cleanability
South Wales base, UK coverage

Textured anti slip resin flooring installed in an industrial working area

Specification before installation
Substrate condition, contamination, cleaning, gradients, traffic and return-to-service time are reviewed before the system and texture are agreed.

35+35+ years combined experiencePractical resin-flooring knowledge

B2BIndustrial & commercial specialistsOperational premises and high-traffic sites

PREPPreparation included in the specificationRepairs, profiling and moisture considered

UKSouth Wales basedSupporting larger projects across the UK

Slip resistant resin flooring

Anti slip flooring specified around how the site actually works

“Anti slip”, “non slip” and “slip resistant” are often used as general search terms, but no floor should be treated as completely slip-proof in every condition. A useful specification considers the floor, foreseeable contamination, cleaning, footwear, traffic, drainage and how the area changes throughout the working day.

Superior Resin Solutions UK installs textured epoxy coatings, aggregate-broadcast resin systems, polyurethane flooring, heavy-duty PU screeds and suitable fast-cure systems. The final build-up is selected after considering the concrete or screed, existing coating, moisture risk, damage, gradients, cleaning routine, chemical exposure, cure window and required finish.

This matters because a warehouse aisle, food-production washdown area, oily workshop, pedestrian ramp and loading bay can all require different texture levels and different resin technologies.

Important safety point: flooring is one part of slip-risk management. Spill prevention, drainage, cleaning, suitable footwear, housekeeping and maintenance also remain important site controls.

Where it is used

Industrial anti slip flooring for different operational risks

The surface profile and resin system can vary by zone. One project may need a lighter texture in dry areas and a stronger aggregate finish on ramps, washdown areas or routes exposed to contamination.

Wet and washdown areas

Water, grease, process residues and cleaning chemicals create changing conditions that need to be balanced against hygiene and cleanability.

Food · kitchens · processing

Warehouses and loading bays

Forklift traffic, tyres, pallet movement, outside moisture, turning areas and ramps place different demands on the floor.

Logistics · storage · distribution

Factories and workshops

Oils, dust, swarf, tools, machinery and mixed vehicle and pedestrian movement need a durable, maintainable system.

Manufacturing · engineering · automotive

Ramps and sloping access

Gradients, repeated footfall and moisture can justify a different aggregate profile from the adjoining level floor.

Ramps · thresholds · access routes

Pedestrian walkways

Colour zoning, anti slip walkways, crossings and demarcation can support clearer separation from forklifts and vehicles.

Walkways · crossings · safety routes

Commercial back-of-house areas

Service corridors, stockrooms, refuse areas and plant spaces need finishes suited to frequent cleaning and daily use.

Retail · leisure · commercial premises

Grip versus cleanability

The roughest possible finish is not automatically the best overall solution

A more aggressive surface can provide additional traction in contamination, but it can also trap dirt and require more effort to clean. The most practical specification balances foreseeable slip risk with hygiene, cleaning, traffic and maintenance.

Dry pedestrian areas may only need a lighter texture.
Wet, greasy or oily zones may need a heavier aggregate profile.
Food areas require particular attention to hygiene and cleaning access.
Ramps and thresholds may differ from the surrounding level floor.
The cleaning equipment and method should be discussed before installation.

How the specification is balanced

The final texture is selected between two competing requirements, not from a generic “anti slip” label.

Smoother and easier to cleanCoarser and higher traction

ContaminationWater, grease, oils, powders and process residue.

CleaningManual, scrubber-dryer, pressure wash or washdown.

TrafficPedestrians, pallet trucks, forklifts and vehicles.

LayoutFalls, drains, gradients, thresholds and transitions.

System selection

Anti slip finishes can be built into several resin flooring systems

The resin technology is selected for the substrate, traffic, chemical and temperature exposure, hygiene requirements and available cure window. Texture alone does not determine the correct system.

Common industrial option

Textured epoxy coating

A practical route for many warehouses, workshops, plant areas and commercial working spaces where a durable textured coating is suitable.

Light to heavier aggregate profiles
Compatible with colour zoning and line marking
Preparation and slab condition remain critical

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Wet and demanding areas

Polyurethane flooring

PU systems may suit selected wet, heavy-use or operational areas where flexibility or product-specific resistance is required.

Selected production and processing environments
System-specific chemical and thermal performance
Different finishes and build-ups available

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Heavy-duty hygienic route

PU screed flooring

Heavy-duty polyurethane screeds are often considered for wet production, washdown and demanding food or industrial environments.

Textured, broadcast and coving details available
System depth chosen around performance needs
Drainage and falls should be considered

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Low-downtime projects

MMA / fast-cure resin

MMA systems may be considered where rapid installation and return-to-service are important and the site conditions are suitable.

Fast programme potential
Textured finishes available by specification
Ventilation and installation controls must be planned

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Technical flooring guide

What changes the recommended anti slip flooring specification?

This comparison helps facilities managers, contractors and business owners prepare for a survey. Final resin type, thickness, texture, preparation and cure time should be confirmed in the written project specification.

Area	Typical risk	Possible resin approach	Key survey questions	Related service
Wet production and washdown	Water, fats, oils, cleaning chemicals and process residue	Textured epoxy, polyurethane or PU screed selected around hygiene and operating conditions	Drainage, falls, cleaning method, temperature, contamination and coving	Food and beverage flooring
Warehouses and loading bays	Forklift movement, tyres, pallets, ramps and outside contamination	Durable broadcast or textured resin system, potentially with zone-specific finishes	Traffic weight, turning circles, slab condition, tyre marking, programme and access	Warehouse flooring
Factories and workshops	Oils, dust, swarf, impact, machinery and mixed traffic	Heavy-duty coating, broadcast system or screed with an appropriate texture	Contaminated concrete, repairs, chemicals, impact, machinery and cleaning	Factory and workshop flooring
Ramps and pedestrian routes	Gradient, moisture, repeated footfall and surface transitions	More pronounced textured finish, potentially combined with colour zoning	Gradient, drainage, footwear, cleaning access, thresholds and adjoining finishes	Line marking and demarcation

Manufacturer product data, substrate assessment and the agreed site requirements take priority over general web guidance. Where a measured slip result is required, the test method and target should be agreed with the client, manufacturer or project specifier before installation.

Workplace flooring must be suitable for the activity

HSE guidance explains that workplace floors need to suit the work taking place and remain in good condition. Contamination, cleaning, drainage, footwear and wider controls should be considered alongside the flooring specification.

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Preparation and installation

The anti slip finish cannot compensate for weak preparation

The floor needs a sound, suitably prepared base. Existing coatings, laitance, contamination, weak concrete, moisture, cracks and damaged joints should be identified before the resin system is installed.

Survey and assessment

Review substrate condition, moisture risk, contamination, traffic, cleaning, gradients, drainage, access and the required programme.

Mechanical preparation

Diamond grinding, shot blasting, scarifying or other preparation is selected where appropriate to remove weak material and create a suitable key.

Repairs and detailing

Cracks, damaged concrete, joints, thresholds, drains, falls and coving requirements are reviewed and included where part of the project.

Resin build-up and handover

Primer, resin layers, aggregate and seal coats are installed to the agreed system, followed by inspection and practical aftercare advice.

Real SRS flooring examples

Textured resin finishes in working environments

These SRS photographs show completed resin floors with visible textured finishes. Full case studies should be added when the project location, system, floor area, substrate, programme and outcome are verified.

Close-up of a textured grey anti slip resin floor installed by SRS

Textured finish

Visible aggregate profile

A close view of a completed resin surface showing the texture that contributes to traction and changes the cleaning characteristics.

Grey slip resistant resin flooring in a clean commercial production room

Commercial environment

Seamless working-area finish

A continuous resin floor used to create a durable, cleanable finish within an operational commercial or production environment.

Industrial anti slip resin flooring installed near machinery and vehicle routes

Industrial environment

Heavy-use operational floor

A textured industrial resin finish in a busy working area with machinery, vehicle movement and practical maintenance requirements.

Honest specification

When anti slip resin flooring may be suitable—and what should be resolved first

A professional recommendation should also identify when unresolved site conditions could undermine the installation or when another approach deserves consideration.

Often suitable where

A durable seamless finish is required.
Wet, oily, dusty or high-traffic conditions are foreseeable.
The substrate can be mechanically prepared to a sound base.
Colour zoning, walkways or line marking are required.
The cleaning process can be matched to the selected texture.

Resolve or investigate first

Active moisture or an unsuitable damp condition.
Movement, unstable slabs or serious structural cracking.
Drainage or falls that do not control recurring contamination.
Severe substrate contamination that cannot be removed.
Cleaning methods that are incompatible with the required texture.

SRS flooring assurance

A clear route from initial assessment to practical aftercare

One experienced team oversees the assessment, preparation, specification, installation, handover and ongoing-use guidance.

Assess

Review the floor, contamination, traffic, cleaning, access and programme.

Specify

Recommend the preparation, resin build-up, texture and installation plan.

Install

Prepare the substrate and install the agreed anti slip resin flooring system.

Handover

Inspect the completed area and provide cleaning and aftercare guidance.

Reviewed for practical accuracy by Richard Evans, Director, Superior Resin Solutions UK Ltd

This page is based on SRS project experience and is intended to help facilities managers, contractors and business owners prepare for a flooring survey. Final performance is confirmed against the selected manufacturer system and written project specification.

Last reviewed
30 July 2026

South Wales base, wider UK coverage

Anti slip resin flooring across South Wales and the UK

SRS is based in Rhigos near Aberdare and supports commercial and industrial flooring projects in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Bristol, Birmingham, London and other UK locations where the project is suitable.

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Useful details for remote first-stage advice

Clear photographs of the full area and close-up defects
Approximate dimensions or floor plan
Type and frequency of traffic
Known contamination and cleaning chemicals
Required completion date and available shutdown
Site postcode and access restrictions

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Anti slip finishes are often specified as part of a wider industrial, warehouse, food-production or line-marking project.

Frequently asked questions

Anti slip resin flooring FAQs

Common questions from facilities managers, main contractors and businesses comparing slip resistant resin flooring options.

What is anti slip resin flooring?

It is an epoxy, polyurethane, PU screed, MMA or other resin flooring system installed with a selected textured profile to improve traction. The texture may be created through aggregate, a broadcast layer, the resin formulation or a combination of coats.

Is anti slip flooring completely non-slip?

No floor should be described as completely slip-proof in every possible condition. A slip resistant system helps manage foreseeable risk, but cleaning, contamination, drainage, footwear, maintenance and site behaviour also affect safety.

Can anti slip resin flooring still be easy to clean?

Yes, when the profile is selected carefully. More aggressive textures can require more intensive cleaning, so the contamination risk and cleaning method should be reviewed before the finish is agreed.

Is anti slip epoxy flooring suitable for forklift traffic?

It can be suitable when the preparation, resin build-up, texture and thickness are selected for the forklift weight, turning areas, slab condition, cleaning and operational conditions. Heavier-use zones may require a different system from pedestrian areas.

Which resin system gives the best anti slip finish?

There is no single best system for every site. Textured epoxy, polyurethane, PU screed and MMA systems each have different uses. The correct choice depends on traffic, contamination, temperature, chemicals, substrate, hygiene and the available cure window.

Can different slip profiles be used on the same project?

Yes. A project may use different textures for dry production areas, wet zones, pedestrian walkways, ramps and loading bays. Colour zoning and line marking can also help organise movement through the site.

How is an anti slip resin floor prepared?

Preparation may include diamond grinding, shot blasting, removal of existing coatings, repairs and moisture-related work. The method is selected after assessing the substrate and the intended resin system.

How long does anti slip resin flooring take to install?

The programme depends on floor area, repairs, preparation, resin type, temperature, access and curing. Phased working, weekend installation or fast-cure systems may be considered where they are technically suitable.

Can anti slip flooring be installed in food-production areas?

Yes, suitable resin systems can be specified for food-production, commercial-kitchen and washdown environments. Hygiene, cleaning, thermal exposure, chemicals, falls, drainage and coving should be considered together rather than selecting the texture in isolation.

Do you install anti slip resin flooring outside South Wales?

Yes. SRS is based in Rhigos near Aberdare and supports commercial and industrial flooring projects across South Wales and larger projects throughout the wider UK.

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