Holdwash is more effective then Lime wash :
1. Lime wash always be applied to a dampened surface (use a small hand-pumped spray) rather than directly to a dry substrate. It should not be applied in very cold, hot or wet conditions. It is also essential to wear protective gloves and goggles. While Slip barrier coat - hold block can be apply on dry as well as wet surface and for its application no any special precaution required.
2. Lime wash does not stop the acid attack on steel plates. Hard sulphur easily penetrates the soft lime wash and is not suitable for sulphur. While Slip barrier coat resulting polymeric barrier film which can't be punctured by any hard edge of sulphur.
Cost comparision : Slip barrier coat can be diluted with water before application. Only 4 - 5 drums of 210 Ltr Slip barrier coat is more then sufficient to cover 6 HOLD. And polymer coating last for more time then lime. Its application is also very simple compare to lime wash, simply dilute with water and spray on whole area. while for lime wash more manpower required with special precaution and care. Finally SLIP BARRIER COAT will cost less then Lime wash.