How to make outdoor tiles non-slip. Slippery tiles on the floor - what to do? How to prevent tiles from slipping

How to prevent the tiles from slipping?

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Slippery tiles causes a lot of inconvenience to visitors of shopping centers, salons, swimming pools and fitness clubs. Also, the coating becomes dangerous in bathrooms and kitchens when grease and moisture get on it; the technologies we use can easily make any slippery surface safe.

Tiles with non-slip surface (anti-slip tiles)

Slippery floors or steps are always a potential hazard. Falls on slippery floors frequent occurrences, leading to various injuries and bruises. If the floor is greasy or wet, the likelihood of falling increases, so in public places during wet cleaning, a special sign “Caution, slippery floor” is even placed; warning information is also placed in swimming pools, wellness centers and saunas.

How to deal with slippery surfaces?

One of the most dangerous surfaces is. This coating is beautiful, hygienic, easy to clean, therefore it is widely used in a variety of shopping centers, beauty salons, fitness clubs, swimming pools, saunas; indoors, tiles are used to decorate bathrooms and kitchens.

To make tiles safer, the following means are used:

• Anti-slip pads, profiles and tapes;
• Various carpets;
• Rubber "corners" on the steps;
• Anti-slip tiles with a special rough surface.

However, these are only temporary solutions; they wear out quite quickly, and replacing the tiles with a safer option with a corrugated surface costs a lot.

Our technology is unique in its properties, because after application it will not remain visible to the eye the film composition fills the micropores that are present on each coating, slipping is eliminated due to the fact that the physical structure of the tile changes, the micropores appearing in the surface act on the principle of microsuction cups, and thereby completely remove the sliding effect.

How do anti-slip tiles work?

For each material, be it marble, tile, porcelain stoneware or tile, there is an individual composition. After treatment, during which, due to the application of special surfactants, when a human foot (the sole of a shoe) comes into contact with the surface, a vacuum is formed, acting on the principle of microsuction cups.

After using anti-slip compounds non-slip tiles looks renewed, old dirt disappears. The guarantee of maintaining the effect after a single application of the composition is 2-5 years (depending on the approach we use).

Anti-slip tiles are an excellent solution for increasing safety on slippery floors, especially if they are often exposed to moisture, oil or soap (for example, in showers and swimming pools). As a rule, in order to demonstrate the performance of the technology we use, our specialist comes to you and conducts a test.

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Our recent works

Project description: Tile big size 3 by 1 meter is very difficult, we used a special composition developed specifically for synthetic tiles of this type. Since the treatment took place in the pool area, it was important to clean the floor very well.
Time of completion: 9 o'clock.
Quadrature: 93 sq.m.



Project description: There were constant cases of falls on the slippery floor in the pool, and we were asked to apply an anti-slip coating, since anti-slip tapes and mats did not help, and people still fell. Synthetic porcelain anti-slip tiles were laid on the floor, and even under these conditions they slipped a lot.
Opening hours: from 23:00 to 07:00, at night.
Time of completion: 8 ocloc'k.
Quadrature: 188 sq.m.



Project description: very complex surface, because There is uneven color. First, a deep cleaning was carried out, after which the procedure was carried out anti-slip treatment, the stone is very delicate so we had to try hard!
Time of completion: 7 o'clock.
Quadrature: 93 sq.m.



Pharmacy in the center of Moscow, very slippery floor. Any drop or moisture creates a dangerous situation. We not only completely eliminated slipping, but also ensured that the appearance of porcelain tiles remains unchanged.
Surface type: Porcelain tiles,
Time of processing: 4 hours,
Quadrature: 32 sq.m.,
Friction coefficient up to: 0.19 units,
Friction coefficient after: 0.68 units

Often as a convenient and practical finishing material apply tiles. She has a lot of positive performance qualities– strength, wear resistance, easy maintenance and aesthetic appeal. However, this material has one significant drawback - the surface of the coating becomes slippery when moisture gets on it, which can cause a fall and cause injury. In this regard, to choose floor tiles should be approached with particular care. About what non-slip floor tiles are, what are their advantages and features – today's material.

A large number of home injuries involve falls, and many occur in places where flooring tiles are used - it can be like a bathroom in ordinary apartment, and the area around the pool. When moisture gets on the surface of the tile, the likelihood of slipping on it increases many times, but this does not stop those who choose a practical and beautiful floor covering for the bathroom, kitchen or hallway. Knowing about this feature of floor tiles, manufacturers have done everything possible to make the use of such coatings as safe as possible. This is how a unique type of material appeared on the construction market - tiles with an anti-slip surface.

Note! By using special tiles with an anti-slip surface effect, you can avoid using rugs or rubber pads, which can reduce the aesthetics of the coating.

Thanks to the anti-slip coating of the tiles, maximum safety is ensured in rooms with high humidity– in the pool, bath, sauna and even outside (on the porch, steps, terrace, garden path). At the same time, there is no need to be afraid that the coating may be damaged due to mechanical stress from heels, shoes, or wheels.

There are two ways to give a tile surface an anti-slip effect. The first option involves notches and grooves on the surface of the tile, which due to this acquires a decorative relief or protruding pattern and becomes rough. Even if moisture gets on such a floor, detergent or other substances that increase slipping remain, the likelihood of a fall is reduced to zero.

In the second case, a special liquid composition is applied to the surface of the tile, which can make even a previously laid coating safe.

On sale you can find products that differ in the degree of surface sliding. They can be distinguished by their markings. Material marked R11 is used in public spaces where moisture gets onto the floor surface from the shoes of visitors - in cafes, restaurants, shopping centers.

Material marked R12 is used where moisture regularly gets on the flooring - in a swimming pool, sauna, bathhouse. This material is often used for water parks. In private pools, showers and bathtubs, tiles marked “A”, “B”, “C” are used:

1. The first option is used in dry areas - dressing rooms, locker rooms, bathrooms.
2. The second is suitable for showers, baths, swimming pools and saunas.
3. The third option is used directly for lining pool bowls and areas with a significant slope.

Note! When choosing tiles, it is imperative to take into account the operating conditions of the room and purchase material with the appropriate markings.

Types of anti-slip tiles

As previously noted, in the process of producing tiles, two methods are used to give its surface an anti-slip effect - creating a relief, rough surface due to grooves or notches and applying a special composition, as a result of which ceramic surface a rough film is formed.

There are several types of anti-slip tiles depending on their size:

1. The standard is tiles with edge sizes of no more than 30 cm with a voluminous surface texture that imitates sand, stone and other natural materials.
2. The mosaic on the floor forms a non-slip surface due to the large number of joints filled with grout.
3. TO street varieties include porcelain tiles with a pronounced relief and sizes from 15 x 20 to 60 x 120 cm.

No less important is the use of anti-slip tiles when lining staircases. In this case, you can refuse to use protective rubber pads on the steps, which can spoil the appearance of the staircase structure.

Positive qualities of the material

Ceramic tiles are a traditional finishing material for rooms with special conditions operation, open terraces and areas near the house. The material is moisture-resistant, durable, it does not fade in the sun, and when used outdoors it is not afraid of temperature changes and mechanical influences. Throughout service life the tile retains its attractive appearance without requiring special care.

The material is hygienic and environmental safety. Mold and mildew do not form on its surface, and any detergents and disinfectants can be used to clean it from dirt, with the exception of acid-containing compounds that can damage the appearance of the coating.

Floor tiles are an unpretentious coating and, as they say, easy to care for.

Let's take a closer look at how to clean tiles on the floor and how to deal with dirt on the joints? Both tiles and porcelain stoneware are highly durable, and therefore can be safely used in rooms with high level

cross-country ability. Such a coating can adequately withstand any load and maintain its integrity over many years of operation.

Tiles with an anti-slip effect are affordable.

Table 1. Cost of tiles with anti-slip effect	Illustration	Name	Dimensions
	Average cost per 1 m² as of October 2018, rubles	SG109200N Terrace Gray	794
	40.2 x 40.2	Verona blue anti-slip	899
	24.5 x 12	Kerama Marazzi Terrace Brown	880
	42 x 42	Kerama Marazzi Gallery gray edged	1240
	60 x 30	Kerama Marazzi Satin Beige	870
	30 x 30	Kerama Marazzi Gallery Light Beige	1240

30 x 60

Areas of application of the material Tile tiles, which have a fine-grained surface, are universal and can be used not only for tiling a bathroom or swimming pool, but also for public spaces with high traffic - clinics, shopping and business centers, educational and entertainment institutions, restaurants, cafes and bars, underground passages and metro stations , train stations, airports. A wide range of

colors and patterns allow you to decorate the room in an original way, and a special coating makes it safe. Often tiles are used for cladding interior stairs and porches. Required condition

is to use exclusively tiles with an anti-slip effect. The high decorativeness and range of materials allows you to choose a cladding that will favorably highlight the facade of the house. One of the advantages of non-slip tiles when used outdoors is that they do not overheat in the sun and do not burn when walked on, as they keep comfortable temperature

surfaces. Under conditions of sudden heating and cooling, the tile retains its shape and does not crack. The tiles have high degree

Features of anti-slip granite tiles

Porcelain tile is an artificial finishing material, the manufacturing technology of which is similar to the production of ceramic tiles, but in terms of performance properties it is close to granite - just as strong and durable. High operational properties and an anti-slip surface with a minimal level of water absorption have made this material popular for cladding porches and open areas, as well as rooms with high levels of humidity.

One of the main qualities of porcelain tiles is their durability and resistance to abrasion, which cannot be expected from a natural material, which over time loses its decorative appearance and fades. In addition, porcelain stoneware is not afraid of temperature changes.

Natural stone looks noble and elegant, but in some rooms safety requirements dictate the conditions for using flooring with an anti-slip surface. This material is relevant for baths, kitchens and hallways.

When choosing a material for outdoor use, it is worth considering that porcelain stoneware is in many ways superior to natural material. This concerns not only the presence of a safe, non-slip surface, but also such indicators as frost resistance, water absorption, and resistance to chemicals.

Areas of use

Porcelain tiles are widely used both inside and outside premises for any purpose: private houses and public buildings with high traffic, for cladding terraces, porches and areas near the pool, barbecue areas and garden paths.

Porcelain tiles in the kitchen interior

In the interior of a private home, non-slip porcelain tiles can be found in the bathroom, hallway and kitchen. If the design plan provides, then the living room is decorated with porcelain tiles. As in the case of ceramic tiles, the surface of porcelain stoneware has chaotic roughness that repeats the texture natural stone or special relief notches located over the entire area of ​​the tile. Even on such a surface a large number of water will not create a risk of falling and injury.

Particular attention in choosing flooring requires rooms with high humidity– saunas, baths, swimming pools, garages, car washes.

Frost-resistant non-slip porcelain tiles are widely used outdoors. With this help they equip sidewalks, park areas, gas stations, parking, stops.

When cladding the porches of public and private buildings, porcelain stoneware makes stairs and landings safe.

Porcelain tiles are indispensable in public spaces for various purposes where there is high traffic - at train stations, in hospitals and clinics, in business and shopping centers. High abrasion resistance guarantees the durability of the coating.

A porcelain tile floor in the bathroom will create an atmosphere of luxury and wealth by simulating the pattern of natural stone, and the non-slip surface will provide safe operation"wet" room.

This material is indispensable on the floor in work area kitchen, where not only moisture gets on the floor, but also grease, hot oil, and heavy, sharp, hot objects may fall.

Material classification

One of the criteria by which porcelain stoneware is classified is its slip resistance. German standardization is applied here.

Table 2. Classification of porcelain stoneware

Classification according to DIN 51130	Sliding angle	Friction coefficient	Application
R 9	6 – 10	0,11 – 0,18	Rooms where water rarely gets on the floor.
R 10	10 – 19	0,18 – 0,34	Premises with low traffic.
R 11	19 – 27	0,34 – 0,51	Bathrooms, showers.
R 12	27 – 35	0,51 – 0,70	Car washes, food factories.
R 13	More than 35	More than 0.70	Swimming pools, industrial plants.

Where barefoot walking on the floor is expected, the classification standard DIN 51097 is used:

1. A: 12° ≤ α< 18°;
2. B : 18° ≤ α< 24°;
3. C : α > 24°.

Features of anti-slip porcelain tiles

Porcelain stoneware acquires its main quality - resistance to slipping - due to the special structure of the tile, which has a rough surface and grooves. The tiles should not be smooth and monolithic. The more pronounced the relief on its surface in the form of stripes and other geometric structural components, all the better.

Signs of an anti-slip porcelain tile coating include:

1. Rough surface.
2. Grooves, potholes, notches imitating the structure of natural stone.
3. Relief geometric elements in the form of stripes and other shapes.

Note! The most popular is matte porcelain tile, which also has an affordable price.

The anti-slip properties of porcelain tiles can be increased using special liquid agents, which, after being applied to the surface of the tile, do not change its appearance, but increase the slip resistance.

Laying features

Table 3. Laying porcelain tiles

Table 1. Cost of tiles with anti-slip effect	Description
	The surface is cleaned of debris, dirt and dust. It must be dry and clean before installation.
	The surface of the base must be flat so that the laid tiles are located in a single plane.
	Before installation begins, tiles are removed from the boxes to check the tone, caliber and type of material. The optimal combination of tile shades is achieved by using elements from different packages.
	The tiles are laid using an adhesive solution, so the work will require a notched trowel.
	Application adhesive solution produced at small area– the area is slightly larger than tiles. As a rule, no more than 1 m².
	Due to the formation of grooves from adhesive composition deleted maximum amount air.
	The tiles are laid on a fresh layer of glue.
	Then it is pressed evenly over the entire area.
	The formation of tile joints is carried out using the DLS system.
	With the help of the DLS system, the seams between the tiles are smooth, and the tiles are leveled, creating the arrangement of all elements in a single plane.
	The width of the tile joint is selected in accordance with the size of the tile and the purpose of the room in which it is laid. The thinner the seam, the less vulnerable the coating is to moisture. The optimal size is 2–3 mm.
	In a large area, expansion joints with a width of about 5 mm are required.
	By installing an expansion joint, the hygroscopic and thermal expansion of the underlying material is compensated, and the effect of shrinkage of the building is neutralized.
	The bases for leveling, before starting to grout the joints, will be removed by beating them with a rubber hammer.

Table 4. Grouting tile joints

Table 1. Cost of tiles with anti-slip effect	Description
	When using quick-drying adhesive for laying tiles, grouting can begin after 4 hours.
	To grout the joints, use a special rubber spatula.
	They try to distribute the grouting composition as deeply as possible into the seams between the tiles, eliminating the formation of unevenness and voids.
	It is recommended to select the grout to match the tile. While the grout has not dried, its excess is removed from the surface of the tile.
	After the grout loses its plasticity and becomes dull (after about 20 minutes), clean the lining more thoroughly using a damp sponge and water.
	After two days, when the grout has completely dried, you can begin the final removal of dirt on the surface of the tile. To do this, first the surface of the tile is moistened with water and then treated with a special chemical composition(acidic detergent, diluted in hot water).
	After a few minutes, the acidic agent is removed from the surface of the tile using water.

Video - Porcelain tiles or tiles? Slip test

Recently a friend of mine had a bad situation where he tripped and fell on a hard tile floor. The incident did not end in death, he escaped with an ordinary concussion, but it could have been worse. When he left the hospital, I met him on the street, asking: “Where have you been? What happened to you?
“When I came home from work, I started cleaning. I wiped the floor with a wet rag, but not very well, as drops of water still remained on it. You know I have big flat and the kitchen is shared with the dining room. Walking from one room to the second, I didn’t even understand what happened, as I already found myself on the floor…” he said about the incident.

There is nothing surprising in this situation. Tile floors are different in that even if there is moisture present on them in minimal quantities, an unsafe situation arises. The formation of droplets can be created from completely different sources. Poorly wiped floors when washing, spilling tea or any other liquids, wet socks, if your shoes are “begging to be eaten”, and you walk down the street in them when there are a lot of puddles, and so on. So, as you can see, there are some very unsafe situations that can result in just a few drops of fluids, from any means, that can result in you needing to go to the emergency room.
For example, in Western countries, special attention is paid to this. An employee who slips at a company, through no fault of his own, receives 85 percent of the monetary compensation. There are even National Institutes for Floor Safety that regulate this.

What types of tiles to use to reduce slipping?

To create such undesirable situations, there is a good alternative, the use of safe types of tiles. Today in the country's markets you can find tiles that have an anti-slip surface that act on your feet like suction cups - this is terrazzo, stone tiles and others.

Probably everyone played “Black Cloak” on the Dendy console, and most of the people who read me are men, I have no doubt. So, to minimize the “banana peel” effect and avoid tripping, these types of tiles are most suitable. They have an increased coefficient of friction compared to other types, therefore they are safer.
You know what people say: “It’s better to do it and regret it than not to do it and regret it!” and this is largely true, especially in the situation we describe in the article. Even if you don't trip on regular tiles, just one fall can be fatal. Many specialists carry out special treatment tiles, increasing safety and creating anti-slip properties, contact them, health and life come first, remember this.

I hope you understand, if the tiles are slippery, what to do in such situations. And in our online store you can buy at a reasonable price, with organized delivery. All products are of high factory quality and are sold with all documentation.

Slippery tiles on the floor in a bathhouse are quite a serious problem. Although in the store we try to choose a special one for the floor. floor tiles, rough, we consult with the seller, however, often only during the first wash we notice that the tile, which seems to be normal in all respects, suddenly becomes very slippery when water gets on it. This is especially noticeable in the washing department, when while washing you sit on or get up from a bench, and your legs begin to spread across the floor. It won't take long to break your legs, or even worse. On the website http://kerama-kursk.ru/ you can buy tiles that really won’t slip. Look at the store catalog and choose the texture of the tile you like.

The most famous, old, time-tested solution in such a situation is wooden walkways(traps). We place them in the most dangerous places, and the problem is solved. After the bath we dry it. Such bridges serve well long years. Their disadvantages: they take up additional space, when washing the floor they need to be put away somewhere, they absorb dirt, etc.

Another way is laying various rugs on the slippery floor, rubber or rubber-based, silicone, with or without suction cups, cork, etc.

Another way is to increase the coefficient of friction of the tile itself using preparations for anti-slip treatment of tiles. There are two types of such drugs.

Some of these drugs affect surface layer tiles with a mixture of mineral acids, which corrode it and create microcarpets. For example Technogrip 200B or Slip.Net. Others joining chemical reaction with the tile they form microscopic multidirectional crystals on its surface - spikes. For example Slidex, Slip Stop, Slip Guard and others. On dry tiles, the results of such treatments are barely noticeable, but on wet tiles the coefficient of friction increases noticeably.

Both of these products somewhat reduce the gloss of the tiles, and if this is not noticeable on matte tiles, then on glossy tiles the reduction in gloss reaches 20%, so before treating the entire surface of the floor, it is advisable to carry out an experimental treatment or on some not too noticeable area of ​​the floor, or on a sample of the same tile, possibly left over after installation. Processing is carried out according to the instructions. First, apply the composition to the surface, then leave it for some time. established by the instructions time, then wash off with plenty of water. If the tile remains insufficiently rough, the treatment is repeated. As a rule, the warranty period for the results of such work is two years, after which, if necessary, the processing is carried out again. First of all, this period depends on how many people walk on it and what shoes they wear. In a public bathhouse or swimming pool, the anti-slip effect lasts less, in a private bathhouse, naturally, longer.

Non-slip flooring in the bathroom is possible. As for materials, there are not many options, because it is necessary to combine moisture resistance and non-slipperiness. But there are tools that can help improve safety.

Ceramic tiles - how to stop slipping?

Ceramic tiles, which are most often used on bathroom floors, can be non-slip. Don’t think that it’s enough to choose a tile with a rough, and therefore unglazed, surface, and the problem will be solved. Of course, tiles that are not covered with glaze slip much less, but they do not have such high water resistance ratings, which means you can lay them on the bathroom floor at your own peril and risk.

The solution is to treat the flooring with a special anti-slip agent, which is intended for the floors of bathrooms, showers, saunas, swimming pools, baths and others. wet areas.

The treatment is simple: from time to time the liquid needs to be applied to the floor with a brush. When the floor dries, it will no longer slip, even if you step on it with wet feet.

When choosing a product that will protect the bathroom floor, you need to pay attention to the principle of its action. There are products that form a protective anti-slip film on the surface of the tile, which is reflected in its appearance: The tile becomes dimmer. In addition, cleaning the bathroom floors will be somewhat difficult until the film is washed off. But there are more modern anti-slip impregnations, the use of which does not form a film.

Porcelain tiles - non-slip flooring in the bathroom

One of best options bathroom floor finishing - porcelain stoneware. Experts believe that this material is even more suitable for finishing wet rooms than ceramic tile. Ceramic granite has a very dense structure, and, as a result, low moisture absorption. In addition, it does not slip. But this material is used much less often in finishing bathroom floors than ceramic tiles. Firstly, the name, which contains the word “granite,” is confusing. In fact, there is no granite in it, and the word is simply a synonym for strength (strong, like granite). Secondly, in the minds of many, porcelain tiles are something so bulky that they definitely won’t fit in a bathtub. Indeed, there are porcelain tiles in large formats, but there are also small tiles - like ceramic ones. There are many options between them. But the most serious factor that does not speak in favor of porcelain stoneware: the cost of this finishing material is significantly higher than the cost of ceramic tiles.

Non-slip stones for bare feet

Stone tiles on the floor in the bathroom are luxurious, noble, and reliable. As for the sizes, these can be either large-format products (which look good on the floor in spacious rooms) or completely small tiles. Thickness – similar to ceramic tiles. Trying to make the stone non-slip, manufacturers treat it with mechanical and by chemical means. Mechanical way - abrasive brushes, which make the surface of products rough, chemical - various means, which not only impart heterogeneity to the surface structure, but also help it increase its “adhesion”. That is, such a stone repels water, but the soles of the feet do not (they stick to it like low-power rubber suction cups). However, there are anti-slip agents that can be applied to any stone products. But there is also an initially non-slip stone - artificial.

When finishing the floor in the bathroom, first of all, focus on safety. And don’t be fooled by the “reliefs” and “pimples” - if the material is sliding, then they will not help, and in some cases they can even provoke a fall.

But even if the tiles feel rough to the touch, it is better to play it safe and purchase an anti-slip agent.