Choosing the right anti-slip flooring means matching your specific workplace hazards — whether water, oil, grease, stairs, platforms or outdoor risk areas — to the right type of safety solution from Strata’s anti-slip range.
Industrial environments vary widely, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely delivers the safety, compliance, or performance companies need.
This guide explains how anti-slip flooring works, what product types to consider from Strata, and how to make the best choice for your industrial space.
What Is Anti-Slip Flooring?
Anti-slip flooring refers to solutions that increase traction and reduce slip risk on floors where standard surfaces become hazardous — especially in wet, oily, or high-traffic areas. These solutions help improve safety and productivity by preventing slips, trips, and falls in workplaces such as factories, warehouses, workshops, kitchens, and loading zones.
Strata’s range of anti-slip products includes specialised mats, gratings, deck covers and grip solutions tailored to different hazards and environments.
Key Types of Anti-Slip Solutions from Strata
Strata’s anti-slip range offers a variety of products designed for specific applications and surface conditions:
1. Anti-Slip Grip Deck Landing Covers
Perfect for stairs, landings and raised platforms, these covers are impregnated with anti-slip granules and engineered to remain effective even under heavy use. They help prevent slips on steps and transition areas where footing changes.
2. Anti-Slip GRP Gratings
Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) gratings provide excellent slip resistance in wet or greasy conditions. They are lightweight, corrosion resistant, and ideal for areas around machinery, platforms, walkways and outdoor zones.
3. Roofway Anti-Slip Matting
Designed for rooftops and rooftop access areas, this matting delivers traction where surfaces can become slippery from rain or dew — especially on metal or composite roofing.
4. Tough Route – Grip Solutions
This category includes heavy-duty anti-slip products such as grit-enhanced matting and safety flooring targeted at zones with frequent foot traffic, transitions, and loading areas.
5. Other Mat and Matting Options
Strata also offers rubber mat rolls, scraper matting and grip-type PVC options that can be adapted to multiple industrial areas — from workshop floors to entrances and walkways.
What Matters Most When Choosing Anti-Slip Flooring
To find the right solution, ask these key questions:
What hazard is present?
- Wet conditions? Consider mats or GRP products designed for moisture-prone areas.
- Oily or greasy floors? Look for high-traction surfaces and grit-enhanced materials.
- Stairs or raised platforms? Deck covers with anti-slip granules are ideal.
- Outdoor exposure? Weather-resistant GRP and outdoor matting deliver reliable grip.
Each solution targets specific slip risks, so knowing the conditions your workers face is essential before choosing.
How intense is foot or equipment traffic?
Heavy foot traffic and forklift or pallet truck zones need tougher, durable solutions that won’t degrade quickly. Strata’s GRP gratings and heavy-duty grip matting are engineered for these environments.
Is the area subject to contaminants?
Areas with water, oil, chemicals or debris require surfaces that maintain traction even when slippery. Certain anti-slip mats and GRP products are specially designed for such conditions.
How important is ease of maintenance?
Floors that are easy to clean and maintain help preserve slip resistance over time — especially where regular washing is needed. Textured flooring systems that resist wear and dirt build-up provide longer-lasting safety benefits.
Anti-Slip Flooring vs Standard Flooring
| Standard Floor Surface | Anti-Slip Flooring |
|---|---|
| Smooth, low traction | Designed for high traction and slip risk reduction |
| Limited grip when wet | Maintains grip in wet/oily conditions |
| Reactive hazard control | Preventative safety solution |
| May require frequent replacement | Durable and purpose-built for safety |
Anti-slip flooring systems are more than mats — they’re engineered solutions that actively reduce workplace risk and support compliance and productivity.
Common Mistakes When Selecting Anti-Slip Flooring
Avoid these pitfalls:
- Choosing based on price alone rather than performance in specific conditions
- Installing one product everywhere instead of tailoring by zone
- Not assessing contaminants (e.g. water vs oil vs dust)
- Neglecting ease of cleaning and durability — which affects long-term traction
A thoughtful, condition-based approach leads to lasting safety and better ROI.
How Anti-Slip Flooring Improves Safety and Productivity
The right anti-slip flooring:
- Reduces slip-related injuries
- Enhances worker confidence and mobility
- Improves compliance with workplace safety standards
- Reduces downtime and risk of costly incidents
In risky areas, improving traction isn’t just about compliance — it’s a productivity driver that helps operations run smoothly and safely.
Choosing the Right Anti-Slip Solution from Strata
Strata’s anti-slip range is designed for industrial and commercial environments, offering a mix of mats, gratings, and textured coverings to suit specific needs across:
- Warehouses
- Loading areas and platforms
- Workshops
- Outdoor walkways
- Stairs and transitions
Each product category addresses different slip hazards, helping you create a safer and more efficient workspace.
Final Thoughts: Make Your Floors Safer and Your Business More Efficient
Anti-slip flooring isn’t just an accessory — it’s a critical safety investment that protects people and improves operations. Choosing the right solution based on conditions, traffic, and contaminants ensures your space stays compliant, productive and safe.
Explore Strata’s anti-slip product range to find the right solution or request a free site audit to get tailored recommendations.
