Slip Resistance Flooring For Bathroom. Non-Slip Toilet & Shower. Best Anti Slip Kitchen Flooring For Elderly & Seniors.
Best Slip Resistance Flooring.
To consider slip resistance flooring can be quite tricky. What is the best flooring for bathroom, toilet, shower and kitchen? Especially for older adults, elderly people and senior citizens.
Below is some tips and reference to consider.
Anti slip tiles rating range from R9 to R13. R9 tiles is the lowest rating while R13 is the highest rating for slip resistance. Therefore for safety reasons, it is highly recommended to choose the appropriate finish and design of floor surfaces. Especially for wet bathroom, toilet, shower and kitchen. However, the performance of the flooring will vary when wet and with the type of contaminant present such as bath, soap and oil.
Most commonly slip resistance flooring for wet bathroom, toilet, shower, kitchen are slip resistant tiles with higher rating. It can be mosaic, porcelain, homogenous, ceramic tiles, epoxy, vinyl and laminate flooring.
How to Consider Slip Resistance Flooring
Matt or glossy floor finishes is important factor to consider on different locations. Polished or gloss tiles is installed at areas which is normally dry and slip resistance is less important.
Matt or honed finishes surface is highly recommended for wet areas whereby higher slip resistance is required.
It is important to understand that rough texture tiles may trap stains, dirts and debirs more easily. Always try to compromise slip resistance with the ease of cleaning for ongoing and future maintenance.
In short, it is harder to maintain a rough, porous tiles. It will also result the floors to be more slippery due to stains, bath and soap elements over a period of time.
How to Test Slip Resistance Flooring
Although slip resistant can be very subjective, there are 2 methods you can try to test the grip under wet conditions.
- Use one full foot to test on the wet surface while supporting yourself with another foot behind and hold on something. Slowly adding pressure between the sole and the surface if it slips through easily.
- Press appropriate pressure on the wet surface with full palm if it slips through easily.
Do not use tiptoes to test because normally you never use them to walk.
Slip Resistance Flooring Pendulum Test (Wet and Dry)
There are pendulum swing test to determine the specification of slip resistance classification which is dry or wet test.
In accordance to SS 485 or BS EN 14231 specification for slip resistance classification of pedestrian surface materials including ramp should apply for wet pendulum test. Test classification range from Z to V for specific locations with minimum pendulum or ramp recommendations.
And dry floor friction test is for internal floors.
Appropriate measures need to taken to exclude casual water from dry areas. All floors with a wet pendulum classification of Z should have a dry floor friction of F unless normal usage dictates that the floor should have a low dry coefficient of friction. For e.g dance floor.
Have a Peace of Mind
It is essential to enhance and increase the coefficient of friction with slip resistant coating for all floor surface. It is beneficial for all wet areas at home, commerical, industry and public areas.
YHH Plus Enterprise provide the best Anti slip treatment for tiles. Non slip paint for vinyl, laminate, wood, epoxy, floor paint to protect yourself and your loved ones especially elderly, seniors, disabled and young to reduce the risk of slips and falls.
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FAQS.
Can I brush and scrub my tiles as often?
Yes, as no grits, sand, agents or aggregates are formed. Just mop, brush and scrub the floor as normal. This is not a layered coating that will peel off.
Is it eco-friendly, non-toxic, pets & dog-friendly?
It’s barefoot friendly, safe for pets and toddlers.
How long can we use the floor upon completion?
It is an instant effect, the floor can be used immediately upon completion.
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