the present invention relates to a laminate , preferably a flooring laminate suitable for use wherever traction is needed or desired , whether due to natural or man - made conditions either indoors or outdoors . the laminate can be applied over existing flooring . the laminate includes a base layer and a traction layer including a grit material dispersed on a polymer . the base layer comprises a cured rubber blend which has been granulated to a predetermined size and subsequently rebonded with a polymeric base adhesive composition . at least some portion of the grit material of the traction layer protrudes from the polymeric composition to provide anti - slip properties .