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Walk Safe with Traffic HD Anti-slip

Bona Traffic HD (Heavy Duty) Anti-slip has been designed to give the benefits of Bona Traffic HD together with improved slip-resistance performance.

Bona Traffic HD Anti-slip is uniquely formulated with inert non-reactive slip-resistance particles, removing the need to add powder additives on site to achieve slip-resistance. Traffic HD Anti-slip surpasses the P3 rating required for floors and staircases in commercial and domestic buildings. At the same time, HD Anti-slip gives excellent wear, scuff and scratch resistance together with a smooth-to-touch surface.

Traffic HD Anti-slip does not require the addition of any slip-resistance additives. Contractors simply apply the finish in the same way as Bona Traffic HD. Specifiers can be confident that every litre of finish applied to the floor will have exactly the same level of slip-resistance.

Specifiers should choose a P rated product, as detailed in AS 4586:2013, as these products may be tested on site, using the Pendulum test noted in Appendix A. This is becoming more common, particularly with local authorities, to verify the slip-resistance performance of a floor surface. With Bona Traffic HD Anti-slip, the inclusion of the slip-resistant particles during production and the safety of having a rating in excess of P3 means that testing on-site can be confidently undertaken.

Traffic HD Anti-slip is ideal for applications where safety and anti-slip qualities are paramount such as staircases, aged care, facilities, entry foyers and reception areas, food courts, cafés and restaurants, public halls, hospitals, medical centres and other public places.

Designed for commercial Anti-slip applications:

• Two-component water-based top coat
• Non-toxic
• Non-yellowing
• Pre-mixed – no need for the on-site addition of slip-resistance additives
• High durability and extreme scratch resistance
• Extremely quick hardness development (possible to use floor in full use following day)
• Low odour
• DIBt approved for low indoor emissions
• P4 Slip-resistance according to AS 4586:2013
• For use with Bona primers
• TVOC 50 g/Lt
• 8-10 m²/Lt coverage
• Drying time 2-3 hours between coats
• Gloss Level (60˚): Matt 15%

IMPORTANT NOTES

Anti-slip coatings on timber floors are highly significant and can vastly impact the safety of residences, workplaces, and any other place with timber flooring. They work towards ensuring optimum protection against dangerous slips and falls that may result in severe injuries.

Firstly, the most compelling reason to use anti-slip coatings is to improve safety. Timber floors, while aesthetically pleasing and warm, can become quite slick, especially when wet or polished. This presents a significant risk factor for accidents. By adding an anti-slip coating, the floor’s traction is boosted, making it safer to walk or run on without slipping.

Furthermore, adding an anti-slip coating also extends the lifespan of your timber floors. It functions as an added layer of protection that guards the surface against the wear and tear associated with daily use. This saves the costs in the long term, as lower maintenance and replacement expenses are required.

Moreover, anti-slip coatings do not alter the aesthetic appeal of timber floors. They are transparent and do not change the colour, shine, or finish of the timber. In fact, they may even enhance the overall look by giving the floor a glossier finish.

Finally, in a society increasingly aware of legal responsibilities, anti-slip coatings also help property owners mitigate their liability. In case of slips or falls, if it can be proven that the property owner did not take reasonable precautions to prevent such accidents, they could be legally accountable.

In conclusion, anti-slip coatings are an imperative addition to timber floors, increasing the safety profile, prolonging surface lifespan, adding to the aesthetics, and reducing the potential legal liabilities associated with unsafe flooring.

VCS solid timber floors are the premier provider of timber floors in Perth with a long history in both the practical side and the supply side of the timber flooring community in Perth Western Australia. For Timber Floors Perth, look no further than VCS in Osborne Park. Quality timber flooring since 1989 and still Perth’s most experienced team.