Wet surfaces present a slipping hazard that could cause you or your family members injury around the home. Installing anti-slip tiles can improve the safety of floors, steps, and walkways. Below is everything you need to know about anti-slip tiles available from Atlas Ceramics.
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When the rain, sleet, ice, and snow arrive in the wintertime, you are at risk of slipping on surfaces. While most people will get off lightly, without a severe injury, a slip-and-fall for seniors presents a life-threatening issue.
Anti-slip tiles feature a textured surface that provides traction under slippery situations. Most manufacturers make specialized anti-slip tiles using a coating on top of traditional ceramic or porcelain tiling. However, you can purchase anti-slip film that’s suitable for use on any tiling as well.
Some other natural stone tiles, such as slate and tumbled limestone, provide traction after sealing, due to the uneven or rugged surface of the tiling.
While exterior areas, such as the swimming pool and patio can benefit from the installation of non-slip tiles, the steps to your home are probably the most common area around the house for the installation of anti-slip tiling.
The bathroom is another area that requires the use of anti-slip tiling to prevent slip and falls after getting out of the shower or bathtub.
Anti-slip tiles are a godsend for areas of the home like bathrooms, around the swimming pool, and steps. However, there are limited options available, and you may not like the tiles, or have your heart set on a marble floor. In this situation, we recommend that you look into anti-slip coatings for these areas.
Anti-slip coatings are thin films professionally installed by contractors over your existing tiling. These coatings do not change the visual appearance of the tiling, but they dramatically improve the traction on the flooring.
If you’re thinking about installing a slippery material in the bathroom, such as marble or granite, anti-slip coatings reduce the risk of slip-and-falls, without changing the visual aspects of the floor.
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