If your concrete floor is slippery, whether because it’s been painted without the grit additives, or for other reasons, then you’re going to want to find ways of making it a little more non-slip. The first thing is to be aware that slippery concrete becomes even more slippery when it’s wet, and can become quite dangerous. This is why you will often see “wet floor” signs on concrete surfaces in public spaces! So... avoid this kind of concrete surface if it rains!
But on a day to day basis, if you want to lessen the risk of slipping on a concrete floor that hasn’t been painted with grit additives, here are a few simple solutions you can apply:
Clean the surface regularly:
Some believe that dirt can add a slight grip to the surface, making it less slippery and that super clean concrete is more slippery. However, this is actually the other way around! Clean concrete surfaces are around 20 times less likely to cause an accident due to slipping, while dirty surfaces can often be risky and slippery. So clean the concrete floor as regularly as possible!
Use carpets, rugs, and others:
This isn’t always possible, as it depends on where the concrete surface is, but laying down a carpet, a rug, or some sort of absorptive material, can significantly reduce the risk of slipping. These will offer a surface with more grip, so the only challenge is making sure the rug doesn’t move around or slip on the actual concrete.
Apply a sealer that contains grit additives:
If the concrete has already been painted, without the use of grit additives, it doesn’t mean that you simply have to live with the risk of slipping. You can apply a sealer as a top coating, which can go over most types of paint. Make sure the sealer has grit additives, and you’ll have a nice anti-slip concrete surface!