Frequently Asked Questions

1. What chemicals and how do they work?
SafeTread uses unique chemical agents formulated to create a long-lasting, slip resistant surface on any mineral surface such as porcelain, tile, brick, concrete, terrazzo, marble, stone, and other hard surfaces that are slippery when wet. The liquid chemical reacts with the surface on which it is applied. The reaction creates a microscopic tread pattern, which dramatically increases the slip resistance of the surface. The treatment can be safely reapplied without jeopardizing the structural composition of the material on which it is applied.

2. Will the treatment change the appearance of a surface?
If a surface is finished with a high gloss or wax, treating the surface will slightly dull its appearance. The majority of bathtubs and showers, however, are porcelain and tile, and when treated, a change in their appearance cannot be detected with the naked eye. Unfortunately, shiny surfaces are not safe surfaces. Traction is reduced in proportion to how shiny a surface appears. If you would like to judge the difference for yourself, a SafeTread application specialist will gladly treat a test area free of charge.

3. What do insurance companies think for this floor treatment?
Insurance companies view this floor treatment with extreme favor because they see the treatments as an effective measure to the reduction of claims due to slip-and-fall injuries. SafeTread floor treatment is cost-effective for both the insured and the insurance company.

4. Will SafeTread floor treatments prevent all slips and falls?
Slip-and-fall accidents are caused by many factors. However, this floor treatment will greatly reduce the likelihood of slip-and-fall accidents, thereby reducing the expensive and unnecessary accidents and injuries.

5. Are the chemicals you use a sealer or coating?
Our chemicals are neither a sealer nor coating. Instead, it is a chemical treatment designed to increase the slip resistance of the mineral surface without altering the basic integrity of the surface.

6. Can a treated surface be waxed, sealed, or coated?
No. Waxing, sealing, or coating a treated surface will neutralize the effectiveness of the treatment. Waxes, sealers, and coatings will clog or fill the microscopic tread pattern created by the treatment thereby negating its slip resistant properties.