Recently, a not very good situation happened to my friend, he stumbled and fell on a hard tile floor. The incident did not end in death, he escaped with the usual 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 got home from work, I started cleaning. He wiped the floor with a wet cloth, but not very well, as there were still drops of water on it. You know I have big flat and the kitchen is separated from the dining area. Walking from one room to the second, I didn’t even understand what happened, as I was already on the floor ... ”- he told about the incident.

There is nothing surprising in this situation. Tiled floors are distinguished by the fact that even if moisture is present in minimal quantities, an unsafe situation arises. Droplet formation can be created from completely different sources. Poorly wiped floor, when washing, spilling tea or any other liquids, wet socks if your shoes “asks to eat”, and you walk down the street in them when there are puddles, and so on. Therefore, as you can see, very unsafe situations are developing, which lead to the fact that just a few drops of fluids, which have arisen in any way, can lead to the fact that you will need to go to the emergency room.
For example, in Western countries, this is given Special attention. An employee who slips at the enterprise, through no fault of his own, receives 85 percent of the monetary compensation. There even exist National institutions on floor safety that govern this.

What types of tiles to use to slip less often

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 - these are terrazzo, stone tiles and others.

Everyone must have played Black Cloak on a Dendy console, and I'm read mostly by men, I have no doubt. So, to minimize the “banana peel” effect and not stumble, these types of tiles are most suitable. They have an increased friction coefficient compared to other types, therefore they are safer.
You know what people say: “It’s better to do something and regret it than not to do it and regret it!” and this is largely true, especially in the situation that we describe in the article. Even if you don't trip on regular tiles, consider just one fall can be fatal. Many experts carry out special processing of tiles, increasing safety and creating anti-slip, contact them, health and life are above all, 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 nice price, with organized delivery. All products are of high factory quality and are sold with all documentation.

How to make sure that the tiles do not slip?

Anti slip tiles
Complete
slip elimination
on any slippery tile
Tiled, porcelain stoneware, marble, granite, concrete and any other stone floors

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

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

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

How to deal with slippery surfaces?

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

To make the tiles safer, the following tools 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 remedies, they wear out quite quickly, and replacing 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, the composition fills the micropores that are present on each coating, the slip is eliminated due to the fact that the physical structure of the tile changes, the micropores that appear in the surface act on the principle of micro-suckers, and thereby completely remove the slip effect.

How does anti-slip tile work?

For each material, be it marble, tiles, porcelain stoneware or tiles, there is an individual composition. After processing, during which, due to the application of special surfactant compositions, upon contact of the human foot (sole of the shoe) with the surface, a vacuum is formed, acting on the principle of microsuction cups.

After applying anti-slip compounds non-slip tiles looks renewed, old pollution goes away. The guarantee of the preservation of the effect after a single application of the compositions is 2-5 years (depending on the approach we use).

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

How we are working

Our recent work

Project description: A large tile of 3 by 1 meter is very difficult; a special composition was used, designed specifically for this type of synthetic tile. 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 incidents of falls on the slippery floor in the pool and we were asked to put on an anti-slip mat as anti-slip tapes, mats didn't help and people fell anyway. The floor was covered with synthetic porcelain stoneware anti-slip tiles, and even under such conditions it was very slippery.
Opening hours: from 23:00 to 07:00, at night.
Time of completion: 8 ocloc'k.
Quadrature: 188 sq.m.



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



Pharmacy in the center of Moscow, very slippery floor. Any drop of moisture creates a dangerous environment. We have not only completely eliminated slipping, but also achieved immutability appearance porcelain stoneware.
Surface type: Porcelain stoneware,
Time of processing: 4 hours,
Quadrature: 32 sq.m.,
Friction coefficient up to: 0.19 units,
Friction coefficient after: 0.68 units

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

A large number of domestic injuries are related to falls, and many cases occur where, as floor covering tile is 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 over, 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 operation of such coatings as safe as possible. So on construction market appeared unique variety material - tiles with anti-slip surface.

Note! Through the use of special tiles with an anti-slip surface effect, the use of mats or rubber pads, which can reduce the aesthetics of the coating, can be dispensed with.

Thanks to the anti-slip coating of the tiles, maximum safety is ensured in rooms with high humidity– in the pool, bathroom, sauna and even on the street (on the porch, steps, terrace, garden path). At the same time, you can not be afraid that the coating can be damaged by mechanical stress from heels, shoes, wheels.

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

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

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

Material marked R12 is used where moisture regularly gets on the floor - in the pool, sauna, bath. Such material is more often used for water parks. In private pools, showers and bathrooms use tiles marked "A", "B", "C":

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

Note! When choosing a tile, it is imperative to take into account the operating conditions of the room and purchase the material of the appropriate marking.

Varieties of anti-slip tiles

As noted earlier, in the process of tile production, two methods are used to give its surface an anti-slip effect - creating a relief, rough surface, due to grooves or notches and applying special composition, resulting in the formation of a rough film on the ceramic surface.

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

1. Standard is a tile with dimensions of edges no more than 30 cm with a three-dimensional surface texture that imitates sand, stone and other natural materials.
2. Mosaic on the floor forms a non-slip surface due to the large number of joints filled with grout.
3. Outdoor 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 facing stairs. At the same time, you can refuse to use protective rubber pads on the steps, which can spoil the appearance of the staircase.

Positive qualities of the material

Tile is traditional finishing material for rooms with special conditions operation, open terraces and areas around the house. The material is moisture resistant, durable, it does not fade in the sun, when used outdoors it is not afraid of temperature changes and mechanical influences. Throughout the entire operational period, the tile retains its attractive appearance, while not requiring special care.

The material is hygienic and environmentally friendly. Mold and fungus do not form on its surface, and any detergents and disinfectants can be used to remove dirt, with the exception of acid-containing compounds that can damage the appearance of the coating.

Floor tiles - the coating is unpretentious and, as they say, easy to clean. Let's take a closer look at how to clean the tiles on the floor and how to deal with greasy joints?

Both tiles and porcelain stoneware have high strength, and therefore can be safely used in rooms with high level patency. Such a coating can adequately endure any load and maintain its integrity over many years of operation.

Tiles with anti-slip effect have an affordable cost.

Table 1. The cost of tiles with anti-slip effect

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

Applications of the material

Tiles with a fine-grained surface are versatile and can be used not only for lining a bathroom or pool, but also for public buildings with high traffic - clinics, shopping and business centers, educational and entertainment institutions, restaurants, cafes and bars, underground passages and metro stations , railway stations, airports. A wide range of colors and patterns allows you to decorate the room in an original way, and a special coating - to make it safe.

Tiles are often used for cladding indoor stairs and porches. A prerequisite is the use of exclusively tiles with anti-slip effect. High decorativeness and a range of materials allow you to choose a cladding that will favorably emphasize the facade of the house.

One of the advantages of non-slip tiles when used outdoors is that they do not overheat under the sun and do not burn when walking, as it maintains a comfortable surface temperature. In conditions of sharp heating and cooling, the tile retains its shape and does not crack.

The tile has a high degree hygiene, therefore it can be used in medical facilities, it can be used for lining corridors and lobbies of cafes and restaurants, sanatoriums, rest houses, shops, offices and living rooms.

Features of Anti Slip Granite Tile

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

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

A natural stone looks noble and elegant, but in some rooms safety requirements dictate the use of flooring with an anti-slip surface. Such material is relevant for baths, kitchens and hallways.

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

Areas of use

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

Porcelain tile in the interior of the kitchen

In the interior of a private house, non-slip porcelain tiles can be found in the bathroom, hallway and kitchen. If the design plan provides, then with the help of porcelain tiles they decorate the living room. As in the case of ceramic tiles, the surface of porcelain stoneware has chaotic roughness that repeats the texture of 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 the choice of flooring require rooms with high humidity- saunas, baths, swimming pools, garages, car washes.

Frost-resistant non-slip porcelain stoneware is widely used outdoors. With this help, sidewalks, park areas, gas stations, parking lots, stops are equipped.

When facing the porches of public and private buildings, porcelain stoneware makes safe stairs and platforms.

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

Porcelain stoneware flooring in the bathroom will create an atmosphere of luxury and wealth by imitating the pattern of natural stone, and the non-slip surface will provide safe operation"wet" room.

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

Material classification

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

Table 2. Classification of porcelain stoneware

Classification according to DIN 51130	slip angle	Friction coefficient	Application
R9	6 – 10	0,11 – 0,18	Rooms where water rarely hits the floor.
R10	10 – 19	0,18 – 0,34	Areas with low traffic.
R11	19 – 27	0,34 – 0,51	Bathrooms, showers.
R12	27 – 35	0,51 – 0,70	Car washes, food companies.
R13	Over 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 stoneware

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

Features of the anti-slip coating of porcelain stoneware include:

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

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

You can increase the anti-slip properties of porcelain stoneware with the help of special liquid funds, which, after being applied to the surface of the tile, do not modify its appearance, but increase the resistance to slipping.

Styling features

Table 3. Laying porcelain tiles

Illustration	Description
	The surface is cleaned of debris, dirt and dust. Before laying, it must be dry and clean.
	The surface of the base must be flat so that the laid tiles are located in a single plane.
	Before proceeding with laying, the tiles are removed from the boxes to check the tone, caliber and material grade. The optimal combination of tile shades is achieved through the use of elements from different packages.
	Tiles are laid on an adhesive solution, so a notched trowel is required for work.
	Application adhesive solution produced on a small area - the area is slightly larger than the tile. As a rule, no more than 1 m².
	Due to the formation of grooves from adhesive composition removed maximum amount air.
	The tile is laid on a fresh layer of glue.
	Then it is evenly pressed over the entire area.
	The formation of tile joints is carried out through the use of the DLS system.
	With the help of the DLS system, tile joints are smooth, and the tiles are leveled, creating the arrangement of all elements in a single plane.
	The width of the tile joint is chosen 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 to moisture. The optimal size is considered to be 2-3 mm.
	In room large area Approximately 5 mm wide expansion joints are required.
	Due to the device of the expansion joint, the hygroscopic and thermal expansion of the underlying material is compensated, and the effect of shrinkage of the building is leveled.
	The bases for leveling, before proceeding with grouting, will be removed by beating them with a rubber mallet.

Table 4. Grouting tile joints

Illustration	Description
	When using quick-drying tile adhesive, grouting can be started after 4 hours.
	For grouting, use a special rubber spatula.
	They try to distribute the grouting composition as deeply as possible into the seams between the tiles, excluding the formation of irregularities and voids.
	Grout is recommended to match the tone of 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), a more thorough cleaning of the cladding is carried out with a damp sponge and water.
	After two days, when the grout is completely dry, you can proceed to the final removal of contaminants 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(acid detergent diluted in hot water).
	After a few minutes, the acid agent is removed from the surface of the tile with water.

Video - Porcelain stoneware or tiles? Slip test

If there are slippery steps on the porch, what should I do? This question is usually asked by property owners who are faced with the problem of slippery stairs, finished with ceramic tiles, natural or artificial stone. Beautiful and practical in dry weather, such stairs become slippery when water and snow get on them. This phenomenon is fraught with falls, which can lead to injury or death. In addition, the tile in the pool is constantly wet and requires great care when walking on it.

To achieve non-slip surfaces of floors, stairs, bumpers and showers, you can use several effective ways. They vary in type of execution, aesthetics and durability. Consider how it is processed various material so that people do not slip on it, regardless of whether they walk barefoot or in shoes, in rain or snow, when spilling organics and chemicals.

Anti-slip stone treatment

Granite is the material that has all the qualities necessary for finishing floors and steps. Natural stone is very beautiful and has incredible abrasion resistance. But a granite porch becomes very slippery at the slightest wetting with any liquid substance. Since winter in our country lasts from 3 months to six months, the steps must be safe all this time.

You can make natural stone on the porch non-slip in the following ways:

1. heat treatment. For this, it is used gas-burner which creates a flame of high temperature. When the stone is heated rapidly, the quartz crystals on the granite surface are destroyed. Its surface becomes matte and rough. The heat treatment of the stone is carried out in the house, since on the street the pores in granite are quickly clogged with dirt and snow.
2. Grinding. With the help of special equipment, many grooves are applied to the surface of the stone. This makes it non-slip when wet. The entire surface of the step or several strips can be processed. But this option is only suitable for indoor home stairs that do not come into contact with snow and the abundance of dirt that is carried on the soles of the shoes.
3. Sawing. This method is the most practical, although the most costly and time-consuming. Cuts are made in granite. They are made by milling or sandblasting machine. Received strobes are left empty or filled rubber inserts. The inserts are made of a material that creates a perfect grip with the sole.

Even very slippery granite steps can be turned into a comfortable and safe structure using modern technologies.

Anti-slip treatment of porcelain stoneware

Ceramic granite is becoming an increasingly popular finishing material. His appearance and performance characteristics almost equal to those natural stone. At the same time, the cost of porcelain stoneware is an order of magnitude lower.

It is impossible to grind and burn porcelain stoneware, since it contains polymers that give the material viscosity. In addition, plasticizers are not resistant to high temperature. It is possible to make the coating non-slip only with the help of special inserts. Cuts are made under them, which can be single or capture the entire surface of the steps.

Inserts are made from the following material:

1. Thick and durable rubber. It is resistant to abrasion, UV and chemical active substances. If the inserts are damaged, they can be easily and quickly replaced without stopping the movement.
2. Granite bars. The bars are matched to the color of the steps or in a contrasting design. The parts are connected using epoxy glue, which protects the joint from moisture.

In order not to waste time and effort on processing porcelain stoneware, you can purchase tiles on which anti-slip corrugation is made in advance. Snow and water will be forced out into the recesses of the tile, preventing unwanted slipping.

Anti-slip treatment of ceramic tiles

Ceramic tiles do not have a homogeneous composition throughout the volume. Its outer decorative layer must not be damaged. Therefore, it is possible to fight slipping only with the help of external linings.

For this, the following products are used:

1. Aluminum grooved strips. They are fixed in the middle of the step with glue or self-tapping screws. Metal strips can withstand several seasons of heavy use. As they wear out, they are replaced.
2. Rubber pads. They are mounted on the edge of the steps, which is the most dangerous place. In addition to the safety function, such overlays protect the edges of the tile from inevitable chips.

You can worry about the slip problem in advance by purchasing corrugated tiles. This option will solve the problem with precipitation in the form of rain and light snow.

Universal anti-slip agents

Thanks to modern technologies Solving the problem of slippery floors and steps can be done easily, efficiently and beautifully.

Innovative solutions to this issue exclude any dirty and noisy work.

Property owners can use the following tools:

1. Anti slip liquid. Getting on the surface of any material, it removes silicon molecules from it. They form microscopic sharp cones on the plane. Perfect traction with the sole is achieved without losing the quality of the appearance of the lining.
2. Anti slip tape. It is a strip of PVC, one side of which is sticky, and the other is corrugated. The product is inexpensive and easy to install. But this tape won't last long.
3. Anti-slip tapes. Very convenient devices having an abrasive or non-abrasive polymer plastic surface. Available in regular and fluorescent versions. Can be glued to flat and curved surfaces.

This video shows the process of installing anti-slip pads on steps.

On the same ladder, you can use fixtures of different types.

around the house there is a staircase made of tiles (on the street), when it rains it is slippery on the steps, also in winter. Please advise best option for winter and summer, so that it would not be slippery on the steps and so that you can walk barefoot.

Rugs on steps the best way. They must be fixed. And when dirt accumulates under them, it is problematic to lift.
It is better to use the system ShurStep (SureStep). These are rubber strips that are fixed on the edges of the steps. Not slippery, and dirt under them will not accumulate.

The tile does not need to be moved. It is better to buy mats with anti-slip coating. They are different from different materials: plastic, rubber, vinyl, etc.

You also need to take into account the slippery soles of the shoes in which you walk on the tiles. Even on a very rough surface, you can slip in slippery shoes.

In general, the tile comes with an anti-slip coating. She has such an uneven texture. But its disadvantage is that it gets dirty quickly and is difficult to wash.

Tiles can be processed large sandpaper to make its surface more rough. In general, on the street it is supposed to lay just such a tile that has a rough, anti-slip surface. As for the steps, it is true that the edges of the steps can be provided with corners or slats, made of rubber or aluminum. In any case, a strip of any material will allow your shoes to have more grip on the edge of a slippery step, including in rain and winter. So it all depends on what you are ready for. Either modify the existing version, or redo everything using the appropriate materials.