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Steps Everywhere!!! Many steps are an accident waiting to happen. Often they are ill defined with hard to see edges that can be ever so slippery when wet. Many have tried to make safer by highlighting with yellow paint that not only makes them ugly but often increases the slip hazard. What to do??
  • Non Slip Tape
  • Aluminium stair nosings
  • Carborundum coated nosings
All provide effective slip resistance, come in a range of styles, coarseness and colours (including yellow if you really want it).
By : admin /August 19, 2015 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Step Up Read More

Dangerous slippery paths, a solution : Carborundum coated anti slip plates.

Sloping paths  often  become dangerous when wet even when they have a course texture. Unfortunately many people seal porous concrete or cement finishes that glaze the surface which makes them critically dangerous even when dry. A local catholic  school found that a path  used by parents and students before and after school had caused several people to fall when it got wet, even though it had a coarse stenciled concrete finish. This was resolved by using Carborundum coated plates used at 150 intervals. The multi coloured plates also became a pleasing aesthetic feature that enhanced the appearance as well as its improved function. IMG_0830[1]
By : admin /June 14, 2015 /Design /Comments Off on Dangerous slippery paths, a solution : Carborundum coated anti slip plates. Read More

Slippery Tile Solutions in Brisbane and Queensland.

Tiles can be extremely dangerous when wet. GripFix can make them safer with the application of GripGuard.  GripGuard has been making floors safer across Australia in Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic  applications for the last 15 years . GripGuard is a permanent treatment that has minimal impact on aesthetics without making them harder to clean. GG application - poolside from above
By : admin /February 12, 2014 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Slippery Tile Solutions in Brisbane and Queensland. Read More

Antislip treatment from GripFix in Brisbane Queensland

GripFix offers competitive rates on antislip  treatments for slippery floors and Surfaces.

Slippery Surfaces that can be treated include:

  • Tiles-Ceramics ,Porcelains

  • Vinyl

  • Concrete paths,floors and driveways

  • Baths/Showers

  • Pool Surrounds

  • Timber decks and steps

  • Ramps

GripFix can also supply and Install:

  • Tactiles for visually impaired

  • Stair Nosings- Commercial Domestic & Industrial

  • AntiSlip Tapes

  • Matting for entrances

  • Safety Rails for support

 

GripFix makes wet tiles Safer.

By : admin /October 24, 2013 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Antislip treatment from GripFix in Brisbane Queensland Read More

GripFix, Anti Slip solutions for Brisbane Queensland and Northern NSW

Gripfix provides a wide range of solutions for wet slippery floors and surfaces. GripFix is a licenced operator and installer for the micropore technology called' Grip Guard'. GripGuard modifies the surface of tiles, allowing solutions to dissipate under your feet and so provide a positive slip resistant surface when both wet or dry . This product is especially effective on slippery tiles both ceramic or porcelain as well as unsealed concrete and pavers. Grip guard is permanent treatment and comes with a two year warranty. It can be walked on immediately after treatment. Let GripFix help you find a cost effective way to help keep you on your feet  and safe from slips and falls on your floors. [caption id="attachment_975" align="alignleft" width="300"] Slippery pool surrounds can be made safer with GripFix.[/caption] . .
By : admin /October 24, 2013 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on GripFix, Anti Slip solutions for Brisbane Queensland and Northern NSW Read More

Making tiles at Age Care centre slip resistant

At Robina on Queenslands Gold Coast ,Gripfix was able to apply Gripguard to a broad area of outdoor tiles helping to make the residents feel more secure as they moved about Villa Serena. Gripguard not only improved the slip resistance of tiles in the wet but also made then less slippery when dry. Tiled outdoor courtyard treated with GripGuard.    
By : admin /September 10, 2013 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Making tiles at Age Care centre slip resistant Read More

Slippery Floors, Slippery Tiles, in Brisbane and Southern Queensland GripFix can help!

GripFix offers a wide range of products across Southern Qld and Northern NSW that will make slippery surfaces much safer. GripFix specialises in making  hard porous surfaces less slippery with the application of GripGuard . GripGuard will improve slip resistance without degrading the tile, its appearance or aesthetic appeal. The treatment takes approx 4-5hrs to apply for about 5om2 and is trafficable imediately after treatment. It does not make the surface harder to clean and is a permanent slip resistant change that only requires normal routine cleaning and care. GripFix offers  GripGuard's two year warranty on porous surfaces.
By : admin /September 09, 2013 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Slippery Floors, Slippery Tiles, in Brisbane and Southern Queensland GripFix can help! Read More

Making Porcelain Tiles slip resistant

Porcelain tiles look great, are extremely hard wearing but  can be very slippery when wet.  They can also cloud and lose their sheen with some non slip treatments if not managed carefully. GripFix has had much success in making them  less slippery using a very controlled application of GripGuard.  Commercial offices on the Gold Coast had concerns with slippery porcelain tiles in their foyer and GripFix was able to improve their slip resistance. Using an American slip meter GripFix measured a static coefficient of friction (SCOF) of the tiles which  were in the unsafe range before treatment and were in the safe range after treatment. GripFix was also able to produce a consistent appearance across the floor  with only a slight change to their sheen.
By : admin /September 09, 2013 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Making Porcelain Tiles slip resistant Read More

Slippery Cold room floor

GripFix applied Duragrip with antislip beads to cold room floor of leading pharmaceutical supply  company in Brisbane. The company required  is a durable and hard wearing surface  to overcome slipping problems on a polished concrete floor. DuraGrip is a polymer finish with glass beads that has been ramp tested to achieve R10 rating. Photo attached shows the coating being applied which dried to a satin finish. This coating also comes in a gloss finish.Dura Grip coating being applied
By : admin /July 23, 2013 /Uncategorized /Comments Off on Slippery Cold room floor Read More

Toowoomba Town Hall

[caption id="attachment_893" align="alignright" width="225"] Toowoomba Town Hall
Finished tiles[/caption]
No more slippery tiles at the front of the heritage listed Toowoomba City Town Hall .  Toowoomba Regional Council has had GripFix to apply  GripGuard to the the the entrance tiles to the town hall. This has made them much safer by increasing their slip resistance, without changing the integrity of the tile or look of the tile other than bringing out the original colours .
By : admin /July 23, 2013 /Slippery Tile Solutions in Queensland /Comments Off on Toowoomba Town Hall Read More
  • ABOUT US

    GripFix Pty Ltd is a family owned business servicing Ipswich and Greater Brisbane areas, It is operated by Paul Modra and his son Matthew. Paul has an extensive employment record in serving the community. He has broad trade and professional experience in industry and education with extensive training in WH&S. He understands the importance of slip resistant surfaces and can give you the right advice on appropriate treatments and coatings. GripFix will provide you with the best slip resistant solution to your slip hazards at competitive prices.

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