How to install slip resistance?
Yes, vacuum blasting technology makes it easy to add slip-resistant surfaces afterwards—cleanly, precisely, and without affecting the surrounding area.
Professional slip resistance on granite
Systeco is the manufacturer of the patented vacuum blasting process (negative-pressure blasting) using the Tornado ACS system for environmentally friendly surface cleaning. The process operates without high pressure, water, or chemical cleaning agents—delivering clean, controlled, and material-friendly results.
Professional Slip Resistance for Granite and Marble Stairs
Slip resistance on granite and other natural stone surfaces is a critical safety factor, particularly for outdoor staircases and high-traffic areas. A slip on a granite or marble staircase can have serious consequences and may expose property owners to significant liability risks. Therefore, it is essential to professionally improve the slip resistance of natural stone surfaces.
Traditional Slip-Resistance Methods
Specialized contractors often rely on mechanical or chemical treatment methods. Chemical slip-resistance treatments involve applying special substances—often including hydrofluoric acid—to roughen the natural stone surface. However, these methods are labor-intensive, costly, and should only be carried out by experienced professionals.
Innovative Solution: Slip Resistance Through Vacuum Blasting
An efficient and clean alternative is provided by Systeco’s vacuum blasting technology. Using the Tornado ACS vacuum blasting machine, customized anti-slip profiles can be applied directly to granite, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.
- Precise application: The area to be treated is masked with painter’s tape, after which the blasting process can begin immediately.
- Clean operation: Thanks to the closed-loop vacuum blasting system, neither blasting media nor dust escapes into the surrounding environment.
- No operational downtime: The staircase remains accessible during the treatment process, and no additional occupational safety measures are required.
Economical and Environmentally Friendly Method
The blasting medium Corundum, fused aluminum oxide, is reused multiple times in a closed-loop process, significantly reducing operating costs. The vacuum blasting machine requires only a standard 230 V power supply.
Practical Example
Applying an anti-slip strip approximately 4 cm wide to a granite step takes only about two minutes. As a result, even large staircases can be professionally treated and made permanently slip-resistant in a very short time.
Key Advantages of the Vacuum Blasting Process
- Fast implementation without operational downtime
- Clean, enclosed system
- Flexible and customizable design options
- Durable and low-maintenance
Questions on slip resistance on granite
Can slip resistance be subsequently installed ?
No. The enclosed vacuum blasting system prevents blasting media and removed material from escaping into the surrounding environment.
Which materials are suitable for vacuum blasting?
All mineral surfaces, such as granite, marble, sandstone or concrete, can be made non-slip.
Do the stairs need to be closed off for the work?
No. The work can be carried out without closing off the area and without any special health and safety measures.
Built-in slip resistance on granite
Slip Resistance on Granite – Can Also Be Added Retrospectively
Integrated slip-resistant surfaces on granite staircases provide long-lasting safety and significantly reduce the risk of slips and falls. The good news is that such slip-resistant treatments can be incorporated not only during new construction projects but can also be professionally added to existing staircases.
Using Systeco’s innovative vacuum blasting technology, anti-slip zones can be precisely created on granite surfaces—dust-free, clean, and without damaging the surrounding area. The result is a safe granite staircase with a durable and visually appealing slip-resistant finish.
