Anti-Slip Floor Treatment for Commercial Staff Washrooms
Project Overview
GripBooster completed a high-specification anti-slip floor treatment for internal staff washrooms and wet amenities at an Etihad Airways corporate facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
High-traffic employee washrooms, ablution facilities, and shower areas face continuous exposure to water, soap scum, and cleaning chemicals, presenting elevated workplace slip-and-fall risks. The primary objective was to deliver a durable commercial non-slip tile treatment that significantly increases wet slip resistance (PTV) to meet stringent aviation and corporate occupational health and safety (OH&S) standards—without altering the existing tile design or gloss.
- Client / Facility: Etihad Airways Operational & Staff Facility
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Target Services: Commercial Washroom Anti-Slip Treatment, Non-Skid Ceramic Tile Coating, Workplace Slip Prevention Solutions
- Surface Type: Commercial Vitrified Ceramic and Porcelain Floor Tiles
Project Details
Scope of Work
Our certified floor safety technicians executed a complete anti-slip floor remediation program across designated high-risk washroom zones:
- Application of GripBooster’s specialized chemical non-slip tile treatment engineered for wet and soapy environments.
- Complete coverage across washroom entryways, vanity hand-washing zones, cubicle walkways, and ablution runoff areas.
- Upgrading slip resistance to high-traction ratings while preserving cleanability, tile aesthetics, and grout integrity.
5-Step Application Process
- Safety Audit & Substrate Assessment:
Pre-treatment site evaluation to measure baseline dry/wet traction values and inspect tile porosity and drainage angles.
- Industrial Degreasing & Pre-Treatment Cleaning:
Deep mechanical cleaning to eliminate body oils, mineral build-up, and detergent residue, ensuring the surface is microscopically clean.
- Precision Anti-Slip Solution Application:
Applying GripBooster’s commercial-grade anti-slip formula, micro-engineering the surface traction without applying a topical film that could peel.
- Neutralization & Post-Application Washdown:
Thorough neutralization of the chemical treatment, followed by clean water extraction to leave the facility clean, residue-free, and hygienic.
- Coefficient of Friction & Compliance Verification:
Post-treatment slip-resistance assessment using a standard Pendulum Slip Tester (BS 7976-2 / EN 16165) to verify low slip potential under wet conditions.
Project Outcome & Key Benefits
- Workplace OH&S Compliance: Mitigated staff slip-and-trip liabilities in full alignment with UAE workplace safety regulations.
- Effective Under Soapy Conditions: Engineered specifically to retain traction even when exposed to soapy water and sanitizers.
- Zero Operational Disruption: Rapid application allowed facilities management to reopen washrooms immediately without overnight curing delays.
- Easy Maintenance: Preserved standard housekeeping protocols with no peeling, chipping, or specialized sealers required.
Etihad Airways Staff Facility
GripBooster’s commercial anti-slip floor treatment is designed to improve wet slip resistance in busy staff washrooms and wet amenities while helping preserve the existing tile appearance.