The Situation:

A leading retail flooring company in the Washington area offers natural countertops and floor coverings such as; carpet, hardwood, stone, laminate and vinyl to Northwest homeowners, contractors and business owners.  Due to their many retail locations, they are able to handle contracts on some of the Northwest’s largest construction projects, as well as commercial activities that each retail location provides.  The retail flooring company was contacted by the Washington State Convention Center to supply their stairway with slip resistant treads, which then contacted SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring for a non-slip solution.

The Solution:

SlipNOT® was able to provide (40) 1/4” x 2-1/4” x 78” 5052 H32 Grade 2 aluminum treads that were butted up against carpeted stairs.  The aluminum treads included a patented SlipNOT® non-slip coating, stainless steel surface, mill finish and were formed with a 1-1/4” nosing and (7) 5/16” countersunk holes; for anchoring into the floor.  Due to high traffic, the steps became dangerous from the water being tracked in and out, which is why SlipNOT® incorporated a stainless steel surface.  This brought chemical and corrosion resistance to the stairway.

The Impact:

Installing the aluminum treads to the Washington State Convention Center was an optimal decision due to the slip resistant surface and aesthetic appeal.  It gave pedestrians and employees a sure-footed walking surface.