Anti-Skid Surfacing

We install cold-applied anti-skid surfacing using epoxy and MMA (methyl methacrylate) resin systems bonded with calcined bauxite aggregate. It’s the same high-friction surfacing technology used on the UK’s most demanding roads, applied to the commercial and public sites where your staff, visitors, and vehicles need reliable grip.

The finished surface is thin (3-6 mm), tough, and built to handle years of heavy use. Cold-applied systems typically last 8-12 years with minimal maintenance, and well-prepared sites regularly exceed that.

All materials comply with Clause 924 (Skid Resistant Surfacing) and hold BBA Type 1 approval.

Who’s it for?

Almost everyone – Anti-skid surfacing helps reduce the risk of accidents, especially in high risk & heavy footfall areas. This can often be specified by facilities managers, property managers, local authorities, housing associations, NHS trusts, retail parks, schools, and logistics operators.

If you manage a site where people and vehicles share space, or where wet and cold conditions create a slip risk, this is the treatment that solves it properly.

There are two types of anti-skid surfacing: cold-applied and hot-applied. We focus on cold-applied systems because they’re the better fit for the sites we work on.

Longer life. Cold-applied systems last 8-2 years on average, compared to 4-8 years for hot-applied. Some installations are still performing well after 18-20 years.

Better suited to commercial sites. Cold-applied epoxy and MMA systems are designed for car parks, pedestrian zones, and mixed-use areas. Hot-applied thermoplastic is primarily specified for high-speed highway networks where rapid curing (10-15 minutes) matters more than longevity.

No heavy heating equipment on your site. Cold application uses liquid resin spread at ambient temperature. There’s no specialist heating pot, no temperature-critical material handling, and less risk during installation.

Smoother finish. Cold-applied surfaces offer a more consistent finish, which matters on pedestrian walkways and car park decks where appearance matters as much as safety.

Anti-skid surfacing doesn’t have to be buff or grey. We install coloured systems using pigmented aggregate or tinted binder to create clear visual zones across your site:

• Red or green for cycle lanes and bus routes
• Blue for disabled parking bays and accessible routes
• Yellow or white for hazard zones, speed bumps, and pedestrian crossings
• Custom colours for branding, wayfinding, or site-specific requirements

Coloured anti-skid surfacing combines safety with clear visual communication, helping direct traffic and reduce confusion in busy commercial environments.

Every installation uses materials that comply with the physical properties required in Clause 924 of the Specification for Highway Works (Skid Resistant Surfacing). Our systems hold BBA Type 1 approval, which covers both material performance and installation quality.

We work within your timescale and budget, and we understand that commercial sites have operational constraints, access windows, trading hours, and phased areas. We plan around them.

Riggott & Co Ltd has over 25 years’ experience delivering surface treatment and line marking projects across the UK. That experience means we understand the compliance requirements that facilities managers and property owners are working to, and we make sure the finished job meets them.

Tell us about your site, and we’ll recommend the right system. Whether you need a single ramp or walkway treated or a full warehouse & car park resurfaced, we’ll give you a straight answer on what’s needed, what it costs, and how long it’ll take.

Call:0800 848 8414
Email:webenquiries@riggott.co.uk