Measuring & Enhancing Floor Slip Resistance

Improving Slip Coefficient of Friction for Better Safety Standards

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Slip and fall accidents in public places pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses. These accidents can result in serious injuries, leading to costly medical bills, lost wages, and potential legal liabilities. Businesses may incur substantial financial costs to defend and settle slip and fall claims, including legal fees, settlements, and potential damage to their reputation. It is crucial for businesses to prioritize safety measures to prevent slip and fall accidents and mitigate the associated financial risks. Defend yourself and your business with a monitored SCOF program with a FloorPros affiliate.

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Treating Floors for Coefficient of Friction

The national standards for SCOF, or Slip Coefficient of Friction, refer to the minimum level of friction required to prevent slips and falls on walking surfaces. The safe range for SCOF is typically between 0.5 and 0.6, with higher values indicating a lower risk of slipping. These standards are important for ensuring the safety of pedestrians in various settings, such as public walkways, workplaces, and residential areas. Compliance with SCOF standards can help reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries caused by slippery surfaces.

Floors are tested for slip resistance using specialized meters that measure the coefficient of friction between the floor surface and a standardized test material. These meters typically use a sensor to measure the force required to move the test material across the floor surface, providing a quantitative measurement of slip resistance. This testing method helps to ensure that floors meet safety standards and reduce the risk of slips and falls.

It is important to have a third party like FloorPros regularly test and certify that your floors meet SCOF standards to ensure the safety of individuals using the space. By having an independent party conduct these tests, you can have confidence that your floors are not posing a slip and fall risk. Additionally, certification from a reputable third party can provide peace of mind and liability protection in case of any accidents or legal issues related to floor safety.

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Slip-Resistance Built into Every Stone Floor Program

Sealing Below the Surface - Where it Really Counts:

Why We Use CreteSeal™ instead of Lithium Densifiers

Sealing off any open pores on concrete, terrazzo, or stone floors is crucial for maintaining the integrity and longevity of the flooring. Open pores not only allow dirt, grime, and other contaminants to penetrate the surface, leading to unsightly stains and discoloration, but they also serve as a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Additionally, moisture can seep into the pores, causing the flooring to weaken and deteriorate over time. By properly sealing off the pores, you create a protective barrier that helps prevent these issues and ensures that your floors remain in top condition for years to come. This is why we developed CreteSeal for our FloorPros program, a urethane-acrylic, penetrating sealer for all stone floors that bind the molecules back together to form a cohesive substrate.

Why We Use CreteShine™ as a Daily Cleaner for Stone Floors

CreteShine, a FloorPros Daily Cleaner and Maintainer, is a revolutionary product that enhances the slip resistance of polished concrete, terrazzo, and other stone floors. Its proprietary ingredient works by altering the surface profile of the floor, effectively increasing the SCOF (Static Coefficient of Friction) and reducing the risk of slips and falls. This unique feature sets CreteShine apart from traditional floor cleaners, making it a must-have for maintaining safe and slip-resistant surfaces in commercial and residential settings.

How Does Burnishing Stone Floors Increase Slip Resistance?

Regular burnishing of polished concrete and terrazzo can indeed be a significant money-saver compared to the cost of more extensive professional treatments like regrinding, honing, and repolishing. Let’s break it down:

Cost of Initial Polishing:

When concrete or terrazzo floors are initially polished, it involves multiple steps, including grinding, densifying, and polishing. These processes require specialized equipment, skilled labor, and materials.

The average cost for professional concrete polishing ranges from $7.27 to $8.58 per square foot. For a large area, this can add up significantly.

Maintenance and Refurbishment:

Polished concrete surfaces require regular maintenance to retain their shine and durability. Burnishing, which involves using high-speed machines with diamond-impregnated pads, helps maintain the gloss and smoothness.

Burnishing is a cost-effective way to refresh the surface periodically. It removes minor scratches, restores the shine, and prolongs the lifespan of the polished floor.
In contrast, if the floor becomes dull or damaged over time, more extensive refurbishment (regrinding, honing, and repolishing) becomes necessary. These processes are considerably more expensive.

Let’s compare:

Burnishing Cost: Typically, burnishing costs around $0.10 to $0.20 per square foot (depending on frequency and equipment used).
Refurbishment Cost: Repolishing can cost $2.25 to $2.50 per square foot.

Regular burnishing is a fraction of the cost of full refurbishment. By maintaining the surface through burnishing, you avoid the need for expensive regrinding and repolishing.

CreteShine and Regular Cleaning:

CreteShine is a concrete maintenance product that enhances the shine and durability of polished surfaces. Regular use of CreteShine can extend the time between major refurbishments. Additionally, routine cleaning with CreteShine helps remove dirt, stains, and contaminants, preserving the polished appearance and reducing the need for costly interventions. In summary, consistent burnishing and proper maintenance with products like CreteShine can significantly reduce long-term expenses, making polished concrete and terrazzo a smart investment for both aesthetics and cost savings.

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