Safer entries and back‑of‑house floors with the right prep profile
Slip resistance starts with proper surface prep, because the profile under the finish is what holds traction once the floor is wet. I help hospitality and retail teams prepare existing concrete so traffic coatings and finishes bond well and wear as expected.
Where slip resistance matters most
- Vestibules that see tracked snow, since ski-town corridors move water indoors all winter.
- Back‑of‑house hallways where cart traffic and frequent cleaning polish the surface smooth.
- Loading docks, because they bridge outdoor moisture straight onto interior slabs.
How we build slip resistance into the prep
We use shot blasting to achieve a consistent profile where traction coatings will be installed. In adjacent zones we use dustless diamond grinding for a smoother finish where required. When testing indicates moisture concerns, we add moisture mitigation steps so finishes hold up. Every method is chosen to meet the spec, so callbacks stay rare.
Why teams trust us
- Serving Colorado since 1990 with 30 plus years of experience.
- Next‑day response on inquiries, so schedules keep moving.
- 10‑year warranty on completed work.
- Access to the Blastrac 20D, the largest shot blaster in the Rocky Mountain region, for large public concourses.
Service area
We work across Colorado and the Mountain West, which includes Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah, South Dakota, and Arizona. If the work sits on a resort route or near a downtown hub like the Colorado Convention Center, we stage it around guests and staff.
Free estimate
Tell us your traffic zones, finish type, and timeline. Once we have that, we will send a focused plan and a free estimate. Visit allwestsurfaceprep.com or call our team to schedule a walk‑through.
How slip resistance is actually specified
Slip resistance is a measurable specification rather than a feeling underfoot. Hard-surface flooring is commonly evaluated using dynamic coefficient of friction under ANSI A326.3, and the number a floor needs depends on whether it is a dry interior area, a wet entry, or a commercial kitchen.
Prep profile drives the outcome as much as the topcoat does. A slab opened to the right profile gives the coating something to key into and gives broadcast media somewhere to sit. A burnished, closed slab produces a floor that looks correct on day one and polishes itself slick under traffic.
Where slip resistance is the governing requirement, AWSP builds it in through profile and broadcast media rather than treating it as a final coat decision. Reference: International Concrete Repair Institute.
Related service: concrete surface preparation — how we scope, price and sequence this work on commercial and industrial slabs.