Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua - Water-Based Anti-Slip Floor Paint | Low Odour Ready-Mixed Aggregate

• Create anti-slip walkways on concrete, wood, metal, tarmac, or GRP floors in high foot-traffic commercial and industrial environments

• Use a low-odour water-based anti-slip paint for occupied spaces, schools, hospitals, or areas where solvent-based paints are unsuitable

• Apply ready-mixed aggregate anti-slip paint without the inconsistency of DIY sand mixtures

• Achieve fast-drying quick turnaround (touch dry 1.5 hours, recoat 6 hours) for weekend projects or minimal downtime

• Reduce slip accidents and improve workplace safety on floors, walkways, ramps, steps, and loading bays

• Use a durable anti-slip coating that withstands heavy foot traffic in warehouses and factories

• Colour-code walkways or mark hazard zones with 8 available colours (Grey, Light Grey, White, Black, Tile Red, Yellow, Forest Green, Blue)

• Apply professional-grade anti-slip protection from Coo-Var (115+ years British coating expertise, water-based version of flagship Suregrip)

• Use on floors with heavy vehicle traffic (forklifts, cars, trucks—consider solvent-based Suregrip for extreme heavy-duty applications)

• Use in areas of high chemical exposure (acids, solvents, aggressive chemicals—consult our experts for chemical-resistant floor coatings)

• Use on surfaces with active oil or grease contamination (clean with Coo-Var Oil Remover first before application)

• Apply to wet, damp, or saturated surfaces (surface must be dry before application—use Coo-Var Anti-Damp Paint for damp surfaces)

• Use on smooth surfaces without preparation (chemically abrade with Coo-Var Acid Etch or mechanically abrade for optimal adhesion)

• Apply to bare metal without priming (prime with SPO All Metals Primer first for optimal adhesion and rust prevention)

• Use on porous concrete or wood without priming (prime with thinned Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint first for optimal adhesion)

• Achieve instant full hardness (full hardness requires 3–5 days—plan for curing time before heavy traffic)

• Use as a damp-proofing or waterproofing solution (this paint provides anti-slip texture, not moisture barrier)

Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua is a low-odour water-based anti-slip floor paint with ready-mixed aggregate designed to create safer floors and walkways in high-traffic commercial and industrial environments. Unlike DIY sand mixtures that create inconsistent texture and poor adhesion, this ready-mixed formulation provides reliable textured grip straight from the tin, eliminating slip hazards on concrete, wood, metal, tarmac, and GRP surfaces.

Developed by Coo-Var with over 115 years of British coating expertise, Suregrip Aqua is the water-based version of Coo-Var's flagship anti-slip floor paint Suregrip. The low-odour water-based acrylic formulation makes it ideal for occupied spaces, quick turnaround projects, and areas where solvent-based paints are unsuitable. The ready-mixed aggregate ensures consistent anti-slip texture without the guesswork of DIY sand mixtures.

When floors become slippery from water, oil, grease, or general wear, slip accidents increase dramatically. Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua's aggregated texture provides reliable grip in wet and dry conditions, reducing slip hazards and creating safer walkways for employees, customers, and the public. The water-based formulation is low odour, fast-drying (touch dry 1.5 hours), and allows quick return to service.

The ready-mixed aggregate creates a textured finish that provides slip resistance whilst remaining easy to clean and maintain. Suitable for interior and exterior floors, walkways, ramps, steps, loading bays, and high foot-traffic areas where slip resistance is critical. Apply 2 coats for best results, allow to cure, then enjoy safer walkways with professional-grade anti-slip protection.

Manufactured in the UK to rigorous standards and trusted by professional decorators, facilities managers, health and safety officers, and property maintenance teams for reliable anti-slip floor protection in commercial and industrial environments.

Key Benefits:

• Low Odour Water-Based Formula – Water-based acrylic formulation is low odour (≤ 140 g/L VOC) and safe for occupied spaces. Ideal for quick turnaround projects, schools, hospitals, and areas where solvent-based paints are unsuitable.

• Ready-Mixed Aggregate – Pre-mixed aggregate provides consistent anti-slip texture straight from the tin. No DIY sand mixtures needed. Eliminates inconsistent texture and poor adhesion that occurs with DIY mixtures.

• Fast-Drying Quick Turnaround – Touch dry in 1.5 hours, recoat after 6 hours. Full hardness in 3–5 days. Quick return to service for weekend projects, emergency repairs, and minimal downtime applications.

• Textured Grip on Multiple Surfaces – Provides reliable anti-slip texture on concrete, wood, metal, tarmac, and GRP. Suitable for interior and exterior floors, walkways, ramps, steps, and high foot-traffic areas.

• Reduces Slip Accidents – Aggregated texture provides slip resistance in wet and dry conditions. Reduces slip hazards for employees, customers, and the public. Improves workplace safety and reduces liability.

• Durable High-Traffic Performance – Hard-wearing formulation withstands heavy foot traffic and trolleys. Full hardness in 3–5 days provides long-lasting anti-slip protection in commercial and industrial environments.

• 8 Colour Options – Available in Grey, Light Grey, White, Black, Tile Red, Yellow, Forest Green, and Blue. Colour-code walkways, mark hazard zones, or match corporate branding.

• Coo-Var Heritage – Over 115 years of British coating expertise. Water-based version of Coo-Var's flagship anti-slip floor paint Suregrip. Trusted by facilities managers and health and safety professionals.

Create safer walkways with low-odour water-based anti-slip protection. Add to basket now and reduce slip hazards.

Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua is the perfect choice for creating safer anti-slip walkways in a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential applications:

• Warehouses & Factories – Ideal for warehouse walkways, factory floors, and production areas where slip resistance is critical for employee safety. Low-odour water-based formula allows continued operations during application. Withstands heavy foot traffic.

• Commercial Walkways & Ramps – Great for commercial building entrances, walkways, ramps, and corridors where slip accidents pose liability risks. Fast-drying formula (touch dry 1.5 hours) allows quick turnaround for minimal disruption. Available in 8 colours for branding or hazard marking.

• Steps & Staircases – Perfect for interior and exterior steps, staircases, and landings where slip hazards are highest. Textured grip provides reliable anti-slip protection in wet and dry conditions. Suitable for schools, offices, public buildings, and residential properties.

• Loading Bays & Platforms – Suitable for loading bays, platforms, and dock areas where slip resistance is essential for safe operations. Durable formulation withstands heavy use and frequent cleaning. Colour-code walkways with yellow or other high-visibility colours.

• Workshops & Garages – A must-have for workshops, garages, and automotive facilities where oil and grease create slip hazards. Clean with Coo-Var Oil Remover, prime with thinned Acrylic Floor Paint, then apply Suregrip Aqua for reliable anti-slip protection.

• Schools & Public Buildings – Ideal for schools, hospitals, leisure centres, and public buildings where low-odour water-based paints are preferred. Fast-drying formula allows weekend application with minimal disruption. Improves safety for students, patients, and the public.

If you need further advice on using Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua for your project, contact our experts now via the live chat for personalised guidance!

Coverage: Approx. 8–10 m² per litre per coat

Per Tin Coverage (Single Coat):
• 1 litre: Covers approx. 8–10 m²
• 2.5 litres: Covers approx. 20–25 m²
• 5 litres: Covers approx. 40–50 m²

Recommended Application: 2 coats for high-traffic areas and best anti-slip performance

Example Calculations:

Small Workshop or Garage (20 m² floor area):
• Total area: 20 m² × 2 coats = 40 m² coverage needed
• Paint required: Approx. 4.5 litres total
• Recommended: One 5L tin (£93.72) will cover with material left over

Medium Warehouse Walkway (50 m² floor area):
• Total area: 50 m² × 2 coats = 100 m² coverage needed
• Paint required: Approx. 11 litres total
• Recommended: Three 5L tins (£281.16)

Large Commercial Floor (100 m² floor area):
• Total area: 100 m² × 2 coats = 200 m² coverage needed
• Paint required: Approx. 22 litres total
• Recommended: Five 5L tins (£468.60)

Coverage may vary depending on surface porosity, texture, and condition. Porous, rough, or heavily worn surfaces may require more paint. For accurate project planning, we recommend ordering 10–15% extra to account for surface variation and touch-ups.

Important: For high foot-traffic areas (warehouses, commercial walkways, loading bays), 2 coats recommended for complete anti-slip protection and durability. Lightly trafficked areas may only require 1 coat.

Recommended System Products:
• Coo-Var Oil Remover for cleaning floors
• Coo-Var Acid Etch for chemically abrading surfaces
• Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint (thinned) for priming concrete & wood
• SPO All Metals Primer for priming metal surfaces
• Anti-Slip Textured Roller for even aggregate distribution
• Brushes, Roller Arms and Trays for professional application

Surface Preparation:

Concrete Floors:
• Clean surface with Coo-Var Oil Remover to remove oil, grease, dirt, and contamination
• Repair cracks, holes, and damaged areas with suitable concrete repair compound
• For smooth or dense concrete, mechanically or chemically abrade with Coo-Var Acid Etch to provide a key for optimal adhesion
• For porous concrete, prime with Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint thinned 5% with water
• Ensure surface is clean, dry, and free from loose material
• Surface must be completely dry before application

Wood Floors:
• Clean surface to remove dirt, dust, grease, and contamination
• Sand surface lightly to create a key and remove any existing finish
• Repair damaged areas with suitable wood filler and allow to dry
• For porous wood, prime with Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint thinned 5% with water
• Ensure surface is clean, dry, and free from loose material
• Surface must be completely dry before application

Metal Floors & Surfaces:
• Clean surface with Coo-Var Oil Remover to remove oil, grease, and contamination
• Remove rust with wire brush or rust remover
• Degrease metal surface thoroughly
• Prime bare metal with SPO All Metals Primer and allow to dry completely
• For previously painted metal, ensure coating is sound and well-adhered
• Surface must be clean, dry, and rust-free

Tarmac & Asphalt:
• Clean surface with Coo-Var Oil Remover to remove oil, grease, and contamination
• Repair damaged areas with suitable tarmac repair compound
• Ensure surface is clean, dry, and free from loose material
• For porous tarmac, prime with Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint thinned 5% with water
• Surface must be completely dry before application

Previously Painted Surfaces:
• Ensure existing coating is sound and well-adhered
• Remove any flaking or peeling paint
• Lightly abrade surface to improve adhesion
• Clean thoroughly with Coo-Var Oil Remover to remove grease and contamination
• Surface must be clean, dry, and well-adhered

Application:

• Stir paint thoroughly before use and occasionally during application to ensure even aggregate distribution
• Apply in temperatures between 10°C and 25°C for optimal drying
• Ensure good ventilation during application and drying
• Use Anti-Slip Textured Roller or good-quality brush suitable for water-based paints
• DO NOT THIN – Apply as supplied to maintain aggregate suspension and anti-slip properties
• Apply first coat evenly, working paint well into the surface
• Brush out to avoid runs and sags
• Allow to dry for minimum 6 hours before applying second coat
• For high-traffic areas (warehouses, commercial walkways, loading bays), apply second coat for complete anti-slip protection
• Allow final coat to cure for 3–5 days before exposing to heavy traffic
• Avoid application in damp, humid, or freezing conditions
• Clean tools immediately after use with water

Drying & Curing Times (at 20°C):

• Touch dry: 1.5 hours
• Hard dry: 6 hours
• Recoat time: Minimum 6 hours
• Light foot traffic: 24 hours
• Full hardness/Heavy traffic: 3–5 days

Drying times may be extended in cooler temperatures or high humidity.

Recommended System Products:
• Coo-Var Oil Remover – Clean floors before application
• Coo-Var Acid Etch – Chemically abrade surfaces for optimal adhesion
• Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint (thinned) – Prime concrete & wood
• SPO All Metals Primer – Prime metal surfaces
• Anti-Slip Textured Roller – Apply aggregated paint evenly
• Brushes, Roller Arms and Trays – Professional application tools

• Finish / Texture: Aggregated anti-slip
• Base: Water-based acrylic coating
• Available Colours: Blue, Red, Green, Black, Grey, Light Grey, White, Safety Yellow
• Pack Sizes: 1 L, 2.5 L, 5 L
• Coverage: 8–10 m²/L @ 40 µm DFT
• Drying Times @ 20 °C: Touch dry 1.5 h; hard dry 6 h; full hardness 3–5 days
• Re-coat Interval: ≥ 6 h
• Minimum Application Temp.: 7 °C
• VOC Content: ≤ 140 g/L
• Flash Point: Non-flammable
• Application Method: Brush or short-pile roller (do not thin; clean up with water)
• Surface Suitability: Prepared concrete, wood, metal, tarmac, asphalt, GRP; interior & exterior; foot and light-truck traffic
• Volume Solids: 46–49 %
• Wet Film Thickness (WFT): 90 µm
• Dry Film Thickness (DFT): 40 µm

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What is Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua and when should I use it?

Coo-Var Suregrip Aqua is a low-odour water-based anti-slip floor paint with ready-mixed aggregate designed to create safer walkways on concrete, wood, metal, tarmac, and GRP. Use it in high foot-traffic commercial and industrial environments where slip resistance is critical, or in occupied spaces where low-odour water-based paints are preferred over solvent-based alternatives.

What's the difference between Suregrip Aqua and the original Suregrip?

Suregrip Aqua is the water-based version of Coo-Var's flagship anti-slip floor paint Suregrip. Suregrip Aqua is low odour, water-based, and ideal for occupied spaces and quick turnaround projects. Original Suregrip is solvent-based and provides maximum durability for heavy-duty applications. Both provide excellent anti-slip performance with ready-mixed aggregate.

Do I need to add sand to Suregrip Aqua?

No, Suregrip Aqua contains ready-mixed aggregate straight from the tin. Do not add sand or thin the paint. The pre-mixed aggregate ensures consistent anti-slip texture without the inconsistency and poor adhesion that occurs with DIY sand mixtures.

Can I use Suregrip Aqua on previously painted floors?

Yes, you can apply Suregrip Aqua to previously painted floors if the existing coating is sound and well-adhered. Remove any flaking or peeling paint, lightly abrade the surface to improve adhesion, and clean thoroughly with Coo-Var Oil Remover. Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and well-adhered before application.

Do I need to prime concrete before applying Suregrip Aqua?

For porous concrete, prime with Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint thinned 5% with water. For smooth or dense concrete, chemically abrade with Coo-Var Acid Etch to provide a key for optimal adhesion. Proper surface preparation ensures maximum adhesion and durability.

Do I need to prime metal before applying Suregrip Aqua?

Yes, for bare metal surfaces, prime with SPO All Metals Primer first. This ensures optimal adhesion, prevents rust, and creates a stable base for the anti-slip coating. Allow the primer to dry completely before applying Suregrip Aqua. For previously painted metal, ensure the existing coating is sound and well-adhered.

How many coats of Suregrip Aqua do I need?

For high foot-traffic areas (warehouses, commercial walkways, loading bays), apply 2 coats for complete anti-slip protection and durability. For lightly trafficked areas (domestic garages, occasional-use walkways), 1 coat may be sufficient. Allow minimum 6 hours between coats.

How long does Suregrip Aqua take to dry?

Touch dry in 1.5 hours, hard dry in 6 hours at 20°C. Allow minimum 6 hours before recoating. Light foot traffic after 24 hours. Full hardness for heavy traffic in 3–5 days. Drying times may be extended in cooler temperatures or high humidity.

Can I use Suregrip Aqua outdoors?

Yes, Suregrip Aqua is suitable for interior and exterior floors, walkways, ramps, and steps. The water-based acrylic formulation is weather-resistant and can withstand UK outdoor conditions. Ensure surface is dry before application and avoid application if rain is expected within 24 hours.

What colours are available for Suregrip Aqua?

Suregrip Aqua is available in 8 colours: Grey, Light Grey, White, Black, Tile Red, Yellow, Forest Green, and Blue. Use different colours to colour-code walkways, mark hazard zones, or match corporate branding.

How much coverage can I expect from Suregrip Aqua?

Suregrip Aqua provides approximately 8–10 m² per litre per coat on smooth surfaces. A 1L tin covers 8–10 m², a 2.5L tin covers 20–25 m², and a 5L tin covers 40–50 m². Porous, rough, or heavily worn surfaces may reduce coverage. We recommend ordering 10–15% extra for surface variation and touch-ups.

Is Suregrip Aqua suitable for heavy Foot traffic areas?

Yes, Suregrip Aqua is designed for high foot-traffic commercial and industrial environments. The hard-wearing formulation withstands heavy foot traffic Full hardness in 3–5 days provides long-lasting anti-slip protection. For extreme heavy-duty applications, consider the original solvent-based Suregrip.

How do I clean floors before applying Suregrip Aqua?

Clean floors with Coo-Var Oil Remover to remove oil, grease, dirt, and contamination. For smooth or dense concrete, chemically abrade with Coo-Var Acid Etch to provide a key. Ensure surface is clean, dry, and free from loose material before application.

What products do I need to complete my anti-slip floor project?

We recommend using Coo-Var Oil Remover for cleaning, Coo-Var Acid Etch for chemically abrading surfaces, Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint (thinned) for priming concrete and wood, SPO All Metals Primer for priming metal, Anti-Slip Textured Roller for application, and professional Brushes, Roller Arms and Trays. These products ensure the best results and proper surface preparation for long-lasting anti-slip protection.

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Complete Your Anti-Slip Floor Project:

• Coo-Var Oil Remover – Clean floors to remove oil, grease, and contamination before application

• Coo-Var Acid Etch – Chemically abrade surfaces to provide a key for optimal paint adhesion

• Coo-Var Acrylic Floor Paint – Thin and use as primer for concrete and wood surfaces before application

• SPO All Metals Primer – Prime metal surfaces before application for optimal adhesion and rust prevention

• Anti-Slip Textured Roller – Apply aggregated anti-slip paint for even texture distribution

• Brushes, Roller Arms and Trays – Professional application tools for anti-slip floor paint

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