BELZONA NON-SKID SYSTEM REMOVES SLIP AND FALL HAZARD

KHIA ID: 289
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)
Substrate: Quarry Tile
Customer Location: Hospital in British Columbia, Canada
Application Date: 1997
Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S- Metal)

Belzona® 9221 (Surefoot Aggregate)


Problem: The floor was plagued with constant complaints arising from slippery floor tiles. Non-skid tape safety pads were in use in strategic areas, but were con-stantly delaminating from the wet environment and harsh cleaning chemicals.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Surface preparation with template
  2. Glaze removed from quarry tile floor
  3. Masking tape removed after the applicatioin is complete
  4. Completed application of grip system
Application Situation
Quarry tiled floor in a hospital dish washing area.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FPA-8.
Belzona Facts
It was found that the Belzona system initially cost about 30% more, but eliminated the need for replacement pads. The application has been in service for 5 years with no required maintenance.