Is Epoxy Flooring Slippery?
The #1 question we get asked – “Is epoxy flooring slippery?” The short answer: it can be, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break that down.
Understanding the Question
When people ask if epoxy is slippery, they’re usually referring to the smooth, glossy floors they’ve seen in garages, showrooms, or industrial spaces. A perfectly smooth epoxy or polyaspartic surface — with no added texture — can be compared to hard plastic once it’s cured. That means if water, oil, or dust is on the surface, yes, it can be slippery.
Smooth vs. Textured Finishes
While smooth epoxy looks sleek and seamless, it’s not the finish we leave on residential or commercial floors where safety and traction matter. Even though we use polyaspartic as our topcoat (a premium, UV-stable sealer that shares similar properties with epoxy), we never leave it completely smooth.
Every floor we install has some form of grip built in. That traction can come from:
- Decorative flakes broadcast into the basecoat, which create both texture and visual interest.
- Grip additives mixed into the topcoat, providing a subtle but effective non-slip surface.
- These layers ensure the floor is both durable and safe — even when it’s wet.
The Bottom Line
A smooth, untreated epoxy or polyaspartic floor can indeed be slippery when wet. But with the right application techniques and surface texture, epoxy floors can be customized to provide excellent traction without sacrificing their clean, polished look.
At the end of the day, it’s not the material alone that makes epoxy slippery — it’s the finish. And at our company, we never leave a floor without the right grip for the space it’s in.
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