Slippery Tiles Solution: Stellmann’s Role in Reopening Canberra Hospital’s Hydrotherapy Facility
Written by Dano Estermann, Co-Founder of Stellmann Non-Slip Coatings
CSIRO-certified slip resistance specialists serving commercial facilities, aged care operators, and facility managers across Australia since 2019.
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The University of Canberra Hospital, a Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Research, faced an unexpected challenge after the completion of its state-of-the-art hydrotherapy facility. Despite the modern design and new construction, the tiled surfaces proved dangerously slippery, leading to accidents and the temporary closure of the facility.
Attempts to fix the issue with conventional anti-slip treatments failed to deliver the desired results. These challenges soon became a political talking point, with the issue gaining attention as a key topic in the lead-up to the upcoming ACT elections in October.
Slippery Tiles Solution
Amidst growing pressure, Stellmann Coatings was called in to provide a long-term, reliable solution. Working with our certified installer, Kings Constructions, we applied Stellmann Non-Slip Clear, our P4 slip-rated solution. This not only addressed the immediate safety concerns but also preserved the aesthetic integrity of the new facility, which had been a major challenge for other products.
The successful installation ensured that the hydrotherapy facility could reopen safely, bringing peace of mind to the hospital’s staff and patients. Our solution has since become a benchmark for high-traffic, moisture-prone environments in the healthcare industry.
The Stellmann Non-Slip Clear coating’s effectiveness, durability, and unobtrusive design made it the perfect choice for the hospital. It is therefore the leading slippery tiles solution. With safety now secured, the hospital can return to focusing on what truly matters—delivering top-notch rehabilitation care for patients in need.
About the Author:
Dano Estermann is the co-founder of Stellmann Non-Slip Coatings, Australia's leading provider of CSIRO-certified slip resistance solutions for commercial properties. With over a decade of experience working with facility managers, aged care operators, strata bodies, and commercial property owners across Australia, Dano has overseen hundreds of AS4586 compliance projects for clients including ANZ, Lendlease, and Stockland.
Stellmann was founded after a close friend suffered a life-altering slip accident an experience that made the human cost of non-compliant floors impossible to ignore. That same urgency drives the way Stellmann approaches every compliance engagement today.
When he's not working with facility managers to solve slip hazards, Dano writes and speaks about compliance, risk management, and building safety operations that protect both people and businesses.
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