Anti Slip Tape-Seal Krete-Granitex-Invisatread, Help Prevent a Slip & Falls

Lake Zurich, IL (PRWEB) April 4

To help prevent taking a trip to the Emergency Room, apply anti-slip products from KofflerSales.com., 2012

Slip and fall accidents can happen along any wet surface: patios, decks, stairs, and walkways. Use Koffler Sales products- Anti Slip Tape – Seal Krete – Granitex – Prevent Slip & Falls According to the National Safety Council falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities, which resulted in more than 25,000 fatalities in 2009. To help prevent taking a trip to the Emergency Room, apply anti-slip products from KofflerSales.com. For over 60 years KofflerSales.com has offered a huge selection of premium floor and stair protection products for both residential and commercial facilities.

One of the worst places for slip and fall accidents to happen is in the bathroom or kitchen, basically, any indoor or outdoor tile area that comes in contact with water. Prevent slip and falls while having tile areas continually look beautiful by using InvisaTread. InvisaTread is a revolutionary new product that mops on clear, leaving no visible sign and gives most hard surface areas an invisible slip-resistant finish.

When looking for extra traction on slippery surfaces for foot and wheeled traffic, such as wheelchairs or dollies, Anti Slip Tape provides the perfect traction solution. Use Anti Slip Tape for indoor or outdoor applications where extra traction is critical. Perfect for ramps, pool areas, and shower rooms, and eliminate the possibility of slipping from moisture-coated surfaces.

When looking for a beautiful coated anti slip surface for a patio, stone, balcony, walkway, or steps, apply Seal Krete GraniTex to create that perfect decorative finish that also offers slip-resistant protection. A roll-on application, Seal Krete GraniTex will hide those imperfections while leaving a beautiful stone-like finish.

KofflerSales.com provides a one-stop e-commerce resource that covers all of North America (KofflerSales.com). With a humble beginning as a catalog business started in 1949 by Sam Koffler, the company has grown into a leading e-commerce wall and floor protection products company (KofflerSales.com.)

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Rubber Stair Treads Johnsonite/Roppe

(Lake Zurich, IL, March 20, 2012) - Slip and fall accidents can happen everywhere. But one of the most dangerous places that they can occur are along the stairs. Whether you operate a commercial building and want to keep your workers safe, or you are a homeowner who is worried about their friends and family becoming injured on the stairs, you can eliminate the possibility of accidents by using stair treads.

Buy on-line Roppe or Johnsonite rubber stair treads to reduce Slip & Fall accidents. Koffler Sales Company knows the importance of using quality materials and products to create stair treads to keep people safe. The company sells stair treads for interior or exterior use in apartment buildings, homes, industrial plants, commercial buildings, athletic stadiums, ice arenas, dormitories, institutions, and outdoor residential areas such as decks. Stair treads are available in a variety of designs and material types. You can purchase rubber stair treads, vinyl stair treads, fiberglass stair treads, and metal stair treads. Koffler Sales Company also carries top quality brands of Johnsonite rubber stair treads and Roppe rubber stair treads.Most stair treads come with ribbed or textured surfaces that offer increased traction for shoes to grip when walking up and down stairs. Abrasive stripes along the treads increases slip-resistance to provide a safe environment, while adhesives allow for an easy application and installation of all your stair treads.

The safety of workers, family, and friends is paramount. With Koffler Sales Company’s rubber stair treads, you can eliminate slip and fall accidents.

KofflerSales.com, is the nation’s leading provider of Floor and Wall Protection Products. KofflerSales.com provides a one-stop e-commerce resource that covers all of North America (KofflerSales.com).

Rubber Stair Treads Johnsonite/Roppe

Non Slip Floor Coatings Reduce Slip and Falls

Have you ever taken a survey of the traction of the shoes worn by the work force and visitors to your facility? Obviously, shoes should be replaced if the tread is worn smooth or the tread design is not visible as the shoe is no longer providing effective slip protection. However, in this challenging economic environment, there is evermore scrimping on basic necessities. Given that it is risky to depend on employees to wear safe shoes, the use of non slip floor coatings for ceramic, cement, and stone surfaces is recommended.

Non slip concrete floor coverings stop accidents before they happen by making floors more tractable, allowing a greater grip even when wet. With non-slip floor coatings in place, the risk of accidents, even by employees wearing shoes with worn out treads, is significantly reduced.

Koffler Sales offers three types of safety enhancing non slip floor coatings:

For Floors and Tiles in wet environments – InvisaTread^®is formulated to increase the slip resistance of most surfaces by a revolutionary chemical etching process. InvisaTread^® mildly treats surfaces without changing the apparent texture or color and utilizes chemicals often found in women’s facial products. It is ideal for bath and shower floors

For Concrete and Masonry Floors - Floor-Tex textured coating provides a non-slip, decorative finish to sidewalks, porches, patios, stairs, ramps, pool decks and more. Neutral in color, Floor-Tex 40 lb. can be mixed with any latex floor paint or porch/floor enamel (satin or semi-gloss) to achieve any color desired. Floor-Tex outwears paint, stain and other conventional anti-skid coatings

For Concrete or primed metal floors – Granitex Stone Finish produces a decorative stone like appearance. Granitex is ideally suited for patios, porches, balconies, pool decks, and driveways. Granitex meets ADA requirements for non-slip surfaces.

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Anti Slip Tape Selection for Showers and Bathtubs

There are few safety measures that provide more bang for the buck than applying anti slip tape to slippery surfaces. Anti slip tape works by increasing the coefficient of friction between foot and floor. The course surface increases friction and reduces the likelihood of slips.

The environment in which it will be applied and the safety features desired are important considerations in determining the appropriate type of anti slip tape to select. A key question to ask is whether the users will be barefoot or wearing shoes/boots. The anti slip tape recommended for showers, bathtubs, and pool decks is less course than general purpose anti slip tape. It is engineered to be non-abrasive, foot friendly and water proof.

Koffler Sales sells anti slip tape for bathtubs and showers in a variety of sizes and colors. The tape is available in pre-cut strips from 8”-24” long and also in 60’ rolls. It is available in three colors – black, white, and gray. In wet environments, anti slip tape is safer, more hygienic, and easier to clean than mats. Another key benefit of anti slip tape is that it is easy to apply if these tips are followed:

Mop the surface and remove all dirt, sand, particles and oil
Dry the surface
Peel off the protective layer of the tape and carefully apply the adhesive side to the surface
Apply pressure to the tape to ensure it sticks properly and air bubbles are smoothed out.

Additional information about installation is provided in our Tape Application Guide

In addition to anti skip tape for bathtubs, shower, and pool decks, Koffler Sales features a complete product line, including outdoor, safety stripe, photoluminescent, foam, and skateboard grip tape. Their customer service department is available to assist you with selecting the anti slip tape that best fits your requirements. Contact Koffler Sales at (888) 355-6287.

Outdoor Rubber Stair Treads

Outdoor rubber stair treads can help prevent dangerous slips and falls. It is a shame that so many YouTube viewers seem to think that trip and falls are entertaining. Videos featuring people taking falls receive tens of thousands of views. Given that falls are ranked third among the leading causes of accidental death in the United States, preventing trip and falls should be a serious concern for all homeowners, landlords, and business owners. Deaths from falls are a growing safety concern as the nation’s population ages. The Australian Commission on Occupational Health and Safety has developed a comprehensive report on preventing falls (please be patient, it takes a while to load).

Outdoor stairs, especially during the winter and rainy months, are a frequent source of trip and falls. Enhancing outdoor stairway safety is easy with to accomplish by installing outdoor rubber stair treads. Outdoor rubber stair treads offer a solution for reducing serious accidents. Rubber stair treads provide years of enhanced safety even when exposed to harsh winter weather and rainy seasons and maintain non-slip traction all year round. In addition to preventing falls, installing rubber stair treads also reduces potential liability suit exposure.

The basic function of rubber stair treads on outdoor stairways is to provide a surface that resists slipping and falls. A simple outdoor rubber stair treads can convert dangerous stairs into a safer environment. Safe stairs starts with one word….Prevention.

A comprehensive selection of rubber stair treads is available at Koffler Sales. Their customer service department is available to assist you with selecting the type of stair treads that best fit your requirements. Contact Koffler Sales at (888) 355-6287.

Outdoor Rubber Stair Treads

Vinyl Stair Treads

Vinyl stair treads are helpful household accessories that can increase safety. While not as common as bathroom slip and falls, there are few household accidents that are more frightening than a slip on basement stairs. An easy method of enhancing safety in your home is to install stair treads. If your basement is primarily used for utilities and storage, then vinyl is the material likely best suited for your installation. While there are more stylish types of stair treads that may more be appropriate for stairs leading to a family room or other public areas, vinyl offers the best value if indoor safety is your primary concern. If appearance is a consideration, a “finished” look can be created by adding cove risers to the face of the steps.

Vinyl stair treads increase the coefficient of friction between shoe and stair. The horizontal raised ribbed pattern increases friction and reduces the likelihood of slips. They also reduce the general wear and tear on steps.

Basement stair treads may be particularly appropriate for homes with residents at opposite ends of the age spectrum. Both young children and senior citizens have balance issues that put them at greater risk for slips on basement stairways.

A wide selection of vinyl stair treads is available at Koffler Sales. Prices start at under $10 per tread.

Installation is simple. They are typically glued onto the stair, but can also be nailed or tacked. A water based adhesive is suitable for most installations. An epoxy flooring adhesive is recommended if significant moisture is present. Prior to ordering, measure the depth and width of the stairs. Be aware that not all stairs are necessarily uniform in size so, so measure carefully.

Vinyl Stair Treads

Stair Treads

Stair treads are useful in preventing dangerous falls from slippery stairs. It is not unusual for apartment and office buildings to feature unfinished stairwells, as most building visitors and tenants utilize the elevator(s). However, stairways typically get daily traffic. And these stairway users are particularly likely to be either tenants that are in a hurry or maintenance staff carrying equipment. They are particularly vulnerable to slipping on wet stairs. Moisture can accumulate on stairs from a variety of sources. Two common seasonal sources of moisture are air conditioner condensation during the summer and melting snow falling off the shoes users during winter. Regardless of how moisture accumulates, it can lead to a dangerous environment.

An easy way to reduce the danger of stairway trip and fall accidents is to install stair treads. To prevent slips and falls, a high coefficient of friction between shoe and stair is required. The treaded pattern on a stair tread increases this friction and reduces the likelihood of an accident. In addition to increasing the friction coefficient between shoe and stair, stair treads that include a nosing extend the surface area of the stair, further reducing potential missteps by someone that is rushing up or down the stairs. Another safety feature available on some types of stair treads is a reflective surface. Stair treads with a reflective surface add an extra level of protection from missteps, particularly during a power outage.

There are a wide variety of stair treads available for office and apartment buildings. Typically, either rubber of vinyl stair treads are installed in office and residential building stairways. Rubber stair treads are more durable and are available in a variety of decorative styles. Vinyl stair treads are the most economical type of stair treads.

Check out the unsurpassed selection of rubber and vinyl stair treads available at KofflerSales.com. And if you have questions about stair treads, our experienced staff is available to answer them. Call (888) 355-6287.