Non-Slip Industrial Floor Retrofit

Slippery warehouse and factory floors are a common cause of slips and falls: oil, water, dust and worn surfaces significantly reduce grip. A non-slip industrial floor does not always mean a new floor – often a targeted retrofit of the existing surface is enough.

We offer retrofit solutions for existing floors in production halls, warehouses and workshops: anti-slip coatings, tapes, mats, GRP sheets and floor markings. They can be used across the whole floor or only at hazard points, improving slip resistance exactly where it is needed – without a costly floor replacement.

Typical hazard points on industrial floors

• Smooth or polished concrete floors, especially when wet
• Areas around machines with oil, coolant or hydraulic fluid
• Hall doors and entrances where rain and snow are carried in
• Ramps and slopes, for example at loading bays
• Wash bays, cleaning zones and wet areas
• Worn coatings on heavily used traffic routes

Solutions for a non-slip industrial floor

Making smooth concrete slip-resistant with coatings

An anti-slip floor coating increases surface roughness over large areas – much like a non-slip concrete paint, but designed for industrial loads. It is suitable for production halls, warehouses and manufacturing areas. A sound, properly prepared substrate is essential. Versions with test evidence of chemical resistance are available on request.

Anti-slip tape for specific areas

For walkways, ramps and workstations in front of machines, anti-slip tape is a quick solution. It is stuck onto the cleaned floor and protects precisely the zone where people walk or stand.

Slip-resistant flooring

Where the surface is badly damaged, slip-resistant flooring can be laid over the old floor. This is a refurbishment without replacing the floor: the subfloor stays in place and the walking surface is renewed.

Anti-slip mats for workstations

At standing workstations and machines, anti-slip mats provide grip and can be moved as needed. For areas with forklift traffic or heavy loads, heavy-duty anti-slip mats are available.

Anti-slip sheets for ramps and heavily used routes

GRP anti-slip sheets are screwed or bonded in place and are suitable for ramps, platforms and crossings subject to high mechanical loads.

Marking traffic routes

Slip-resistant floor marking separates pedestrian routes from vehicle routes while increasing grip. This combines slip protection with route guidance – particularly helpful in halls where people and industrial trucks share the same areas.

Choosing the right solution: what matters

Slip resistance

The German workplace rule ASR A1.5 ‘Floors’ and its Annex 2 indicate which rating (R9 to R13) and which displacement space (V4 to V10) are recommended for a work area. Testing is carried out to DIN EN 16165:2023; older test certificates often refer to DIN 51130. When improving slip resistance retrospectively, the solution should match the rating specified for your area.

Substrate

Concrete, screed, tiles and existing coatings all behave differently. Check load-bearing capacity, moisture and contamination. For tiles, an anti-slip floor treatment can be an alternative.

Cleaning

A rougher surface often requires an adapted cleaning regime. Clarify in advance whether the floor is machine-cleaned and which cleaning agents are used – otherwise the effect may diminish over time.

Fixing

Coatings are applied, tapes and floor coverings are bonded, plates are screwed or bonded, and mats are loose-laid. With forklift traffic, edges and adhesion are especially important. Loose mats should be secured against slipping, for example with an anti-slip underlay. Also check whether transitions to the adjoining floor create trip edges.

How your enquiry works

1. Describe the situation: tell us about the affected areas, the substrate and the ambient conditions. Photos and approximate dimensions help with the initial assessment.
2. Agree the solution: we suggest suitable products, versions and fixing methods, and clarify any test evidence you need at the same time.
3. Receive your quote: you receive a tailored quote with dimensions, quantities and specification. Then you can decide in your own time.

FAQs: retrofitting a non-slip industrial floor

Can I make an existing industrial floor non-slip without removing it?

Yes, in many cases. Coatings, tapes, floor coverings or mats are applied on top of the existing floor. A sound substrate is essential. We will work out with you which option suits your floor.

How can I make a smooth concrete floor slip-resistant?

For large areas, an anti-slip coating is usually the best option. For individual walkways or workstations, tapes or mats are often simpler. The right choice depends on loads, contamination and the cleaning regime.

How do I know whether I need to improve slip resistance retrospectively?

Typical warning signs are near misses, visible wear or a change of use, such as new machines involving oil or water. Your risk assessment is the basis; the German workplace rule ASR A1.5 and its Annex 2 provide guidance.

Is a refurbishment without replacing the floor a long-term solution?

Yes, if the product suits the substrate and the load. Well-prepared surfaces and suitable cleaning extend service life. Inspect the surface regularly and renew heavily worn areas as needed.

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Want a non-slip industrial floor without a lengthy production shutdown? Tell us about the area, substrate and use, and we will suggest a suitable retrofit solution.