Slippery floor
Slip-proof with GriP
Wheelchair ramp in restaurant.
Wheelchair ramp for barrier-free access.
Tiled wheelchair ramp with slip resistance.
Natural stone mosaic with anti-slip coating.
Retrofitting wheelchair ramp with slip resistance.
Natural stone ramp with R11 slip resistance.
| Client: Restaurant Il Faro, Dübendorf, Switzerland | |
| Assignment: Making indoor wheelchair ramp slip resistant.
Substrate: Broken natural stone, polished, glossy. |
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| Antislip Solution: Non-slip coating on floor, sprayed | |
Slip Resistance:  Class C: DIN EN 16165 – Angle of inclination ≥ 24° Class R11: DIN EN 16165 – Angle of inclination 19°-27° |
Wheelchair ramp in restaurant becomes slip-resistant.
Tiled wheelchair ramp made of natural stone mosaic receives R11 rating.
A wheelchair ramp is a sloping surface that provides access for people who use a wheelchair or walker. This allows people with limited mobility to independently and safely negotiate differences in height, such as steps or kerbs.
Wheelchair ramps can be made from various materials, including wood, concrete and metal. Metal is a popular choice for mobile wheelchair ramps, as they can be easily folded with hinges and are therefore transportable. For permanently installed wheelchair ramps, on the other hand, wood and concrete with tile covering are often used. Built-in ramps have the advantage that they can be adapted to the spatial conditions and individual requirements.
The recommended slope is usually 1:12, i.e. for every centimetre of height difference, there should be 12 centimetres of ramp length. This slope is manageable for most wheelchair users. The recommended minimum size for the platforms is usually 152 cm. In this project, the ramp is 4 metres long (without landings at the bottom and top).
The wheelchair ramp is located directly at the entrance area and was not safe to use with wet shoes and tyres. GriP anti-slip treatment was applied to the ramp, making it slip-resistant and safe to use even with wet shoes and wheels.
