If you’ve been searching for floor safety solutions in India, you’ve probably come across both ‘anti-skid treatment’ and ‘anti-slip treatment’. Are these the same thing? Which should you choose? This guide explains the terminology, the technology, and what you actually need for safe floors.
Anti-Skid vs Anti-Slip: The Terminology
In practical terms, ‘anti-skid’ and ‘anti-slip’ refer to the same property — increasing the friction of a floor surface to prevent people from slipping or skidding. In India, both terms are used interchangeably by professionals, manufacturers, and facility managers. You may also see ‘non-slip treatment’ or ‘slip-resistant treatment’ — all describe the same outcome.
Surface Coatings vs Surface Treatments
This is where the real distinction lies — not in the ‘skid vs slip’ terminology, but in HOW the safety is achieved. Coatings apply a layer on top of the floor (paint, epoxy, rubber etc.) — these wear off, peel, and need replacement. Treatments (like Oxon Sure Grip) work within the floor surface itself — creating a permanent modification that cannot peel or wash away.
Why ‘Treatment’ Is Better Than ‘Coating’
Anti-slip coatings change the appearance of your floor (often turning polished tiles matt), require reapplication every 1-3 years, can bubble or peel, and are not suitable for decorative marble or premium stone floors. Anti-slip treatment is invisible, permanent, and works on any hard floor surface.
Coefficient of Friction: The Measure That Matters
Whether you call it anti-skid or anti-slip, the goal is the same: achieving a wet coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.4 or above (UK standard) or R10/R11 classification (German standard). Oxon’s treatment consistently achieves COF 0.5-0.7 on treated surfaces.
The Bottom Line
When searching for floor safety solutions, don’t get confused by terminology. Look for a solution that permanently increases wet friction without changing your floor’s appearance. That’s exactly what Oxon Sure Grip anti-slip/anti-skid treatment delivers.
Why Choose Oxon Technology?
Oxon Technology delivers India’s most advanced anti-slip and anti-skid treatment. The Oxon Sure Grip system uses nanotechnology to permanently increase floor friction — invisible, permanent, zero maintenance. Serving Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and USA.
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