Non-slip surface

#1. Field of the Invention

#The present invention relates to a composition to be applied to a ground surface and having a non-slip texture, the composition including an epoxy which may be impregnated with a phosphorescent pigment or a coloring pigment to enhance the visibility thereof.

#2. Description of the Related Art

#For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

#FIGS. 1-5 show a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention shown as applied to the upper surface of a step.

#FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1.

#A first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, wherein application of the composition of the present invention is shown on a floor surface 30 which may be formed of concrete or any other appropriate material. The floor surface 30 may include an area surrounding heavy machinery, stair surfaces, areas of heavy equipment traffic, loading platforms, or any like area where clear defined markings and a non-slip surface would be beneficial. As best seen in FIG. 1, the floor surface 30 is coated with three separate strips 12, 14, 16 of various resin-based compounds which further contain an aggregate material 18, preferably aluminum oxide, to impart non-skid characteristics to the floor surface 30. To carry out the application of the present invention in the first embodiment, the floor surface 30 is preferably cleaned with conventionally-known commercial cleansers so as to remove any foreign substances such as dried food, oils, loose granular particles and the like. The floor surface 30 is then mechanically abraded to impart a roughened porous surface, preferably having a surface profile of 4 to 6 mils. The floor surface 30 is then cleaned again to remove dust and debris that generated from the abrasion process. Once the surface 30 has been properly cleaned and roughened, it is ready for application of the various resin-based compounds thereto.

#Prior to application of the compounds to the surface 30, at least two lengths of tape 20 are adhered along the floor surface 30 defining a desired configuration to be coated. A first epoxy resin-based composition 12 is then painted on the floor surface 30 forming a layer of approximately 1/16" to 1/8" thick along the strip between the tape lengths 20. The first epoxy resin-based composition 12 is preferably impregnated with a coloring pigment to enhance visibility during lighted conditions. The first epoxy resin-based composition 12 is preferably made of the following formula:

#Two parts diglycidyl ether resin;