BELZONA NON-SKID SYSTEM REMOVES SLIP AND FALL HAZARD
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
- Surface preparation with template
- Glaze removed from quarry tile floor
- Masking tape removed after the applicatioin is complete
- 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.