Non slippery bathroom floor tiles
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Non-slip bathroom flooring ideas deserve special attention. The material of course must be durable, able to withstand frequent splashes of water, anti-slip underfoot and preferably easy to clean.
But practicality doesn’t mean boring bathroom ideas, since there are so many solutions that combine style with functionality. High-quality bathroom fixtures and fittings add a luxurious effect, but it is the flooring, especially if non-slip, that really underpins the feel of the space and allows experimentation with color, texture and pattern.
Non-slip bathroom flooring ideas
It makes sense to consider all your bathroom flooring ideas, and especially the non-slip bathroom flooring, as part of a plan at the outset of the project as the best way to create a cohesive scheme.
1. Invest in a virtually indestructible floor
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'Large-format porcelain tiles are virtually indestructible, stain resistant and can be used in a wide variety of settings including busy bathrooms,' says Jo Oliver, director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'Many of our porcelain slabs come in different finishes, meaning you could have a polished marble effect tile on bathroom walls and a more textured marble effect tile on the floor, for an anti-slip flooring solution.'
2. Pack a stylish punch with a monochromatic color scheme
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Black and white can completely alter the feel of a room but getting the balance right is key, especially in a modern bathroom. While monochrome decorating can be tricky to get right, a considered approach will be rewarded by a simple but impactful scheme. Decorating with black and white is a statement in its own right. Monochrome in the bathroom is surprisingly serene as well as stylish.
'The timeless geometric design of Fired Earth’s monochrome Sorrento tiles will be completely at home in any style of bathroom,' says Colin Roby-Welford, creative director at Fired Earth . 'Made from low-maintenance porcelain, this versatile collection is slip-resistant, so it's a perfect, eye-catching choice for busy family bathrooms and wet rooms.
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3. Opt for on-trend wood-effect flooring
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Wood-effect flooring ideas – made from porcelain – are now the material of choice for its natural beauty and warmth; it conjures the quiet luxury of a spa.
'Porcelain tile options have broadened greatly due to technological advances, anti-slip finishes can now be applied to porcelain as seen in our Kayman range, which has a beautiful wood-effect grain texture that often gets confused for real wood,' informs Jo Oliver, director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'The perfect choice for those wanting a low maintenance and safe surface, whilst still creating a beautiful natural wood effect.'
4. Go for a durable stone
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As beautiful as they are durable, the right stone floor types will be a valuable addition to your interior scheme. With a reputation for being naturally hardwearing, all stone flooring types are most commonly seen as bathroom floor tile ideas or kitchen flooring ideas.
However, stone flooring can work in most rooms of the home.
'With any bathroom project it is worth considering the slip resistance of tiles – a balance of beauty and practicality should be met,' says Isabel Fernandez, director at Quorn Stone . 'In most instances a natural finish is sufficient for bathrooms, however in wet rooms we would always recommend using a porcelain tile in a ‘grip or R11 finish’, this finish is designed to offer more traction in wet room conditions.'
5. Choose a non-slip porcelain option
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Technical advances in porcelain and ceramic production have revolutionized the variety of tiles on offer. Faux stone and wood porcelain tiles are now so advanced it’s hard to tell them from the real thing. They are water, stain and scratch resistant, don’t require sealing and come complete with realistic color and graining variations, too.
'Our Galicia porcelain replica-slate tiles offer the beautifully restful qualities of natural slate, complete with rich colour variation and a tactile finish,' says Colin Roby-Welford, creative director at Fired Earth .
'These slip-tested, large format tiles are a cost-effective option for spacious bathrooms and wet rooms.'
6. Lay down large-format tiles – made from concrete
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If you're looking for shower tile ideas, large format concrete bathroom flooring will mean fewer grout lines and a cleaner, more seamless look, ideal as spa bathroom ideas with minimal visual clutter.
'Available in huge formats, these super-sized Grande Grey tiles mean there are fewer grout lines to contend with, creating a more flawless finish,' explains Jo Oliver, director at The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse . 'Being made from porcelain these tiles won’t stain, scratch, wear, or crack, as can be the case with real concrete floors. They have an anti-slip finish making them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms and are suitable for use outdoors too.'
7. Factor in a low-maintenance floor
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This luxury look comes with a high price tag – consider using marble to add wow-factor to your master bathroom ideas, elevating the look even further by continuing the marble on the walls for a spa-like look that will exude elegance.
‘Due to advances in porcelain technologies, practical tiles don’t have to be boring,' says Louisa Morgan, marketing manager at Mandarin Stone . 'Bright colors, geometric patterns & faux marbles can all be produced with high grip, low-maintenance finishes.’
8. Paint your bathroom flooring
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Painting your bathroom floor is not only an excellent way to seal and protect wooden floorboards, it’s a simple and effective way to add colour and personality to a space. Much like ceilings, flooring is often forgotten when planning a scheme, but using a coordinating color on the floor can create a really harmonious finish.
'Bathrooms are a busy area of any home, needing to withstand constant use, so it’s vital you choose a durable and hard-wearing finish such as our ‘Intelligent Floor Paint’, which is available in our full color palette,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene . 'You can also make your bathroom floor slip-proof; simply add an anti-slip aggregate to your floor paint before painting.
9. Include a luxury vinyl floor in a small bathroom or wet room
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Vinyl doesn’t always get the best rep, but the material has myriad benefits, many of which make it a great choice for a bathroom or shower room. This material is improving in quality with new technologies and also offers a wide range of design opportunities that will suit a variety of modern and family bathroom ideas and styles.
'Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) are easy to clean, waterproof, warm and suitable for use with underfloor heating, explains Lucy Tunstall, creative director at Harvey Maria . 'The tiles butt up tightly together and the adhesive creates a watertight bond. They are completely waterproof and slip resistant, making them perfect for bathrooms.'
10. Go for a gorgeous encaustic tile
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'When choosing non-slip floor tiles for the bathroom, we recommend our encaustic tiles, which have a matt finish making them naturally slip resistant,' says Lee Thornley, founder of Bert & May .
'Our encaustic range is available in a wide variety of patterns and colours and is incredibly hardwearing and yet has a soft feel underfoot. Encaustic tiles are generally suitable for use in wet rooms and showers, both on the walls and the floors, and are 100% waterproof once sealed.'
‘As well as adding status and color, encaustic tiles were also remarkably practical; in fact, most domestic interior tiled floors have survived 100 years of family wear and tear,' says Andy Triplow, owner of The Vintage Floor Tile Company . 'With a little care, they will probably be good for another 100 years.’
Why choose non-slip bathroom flooring?
The finish on the floor is not only a key area in the finished decorating scheme but also needs to be non-slip underfoot. Be careful of highly polished surfaces, particularly if you are looking at bathroom floor tile ideas and it is a bathroom that will be used by small children, as the floor will become slippery when wet.
What kind of tile is not slippery when wet?
Technological advances in porcelain and ceramic have revolutionized the variety of non-slip bathroom flooring on offer – and, for the most part, these high-quality materials are not slippery when wet.
Any bathroom floor covering you choose will have to be waterproof and anti-slip, as splashes are inevitable. Follow the manufacturers’ advice around cleaning and care, especially for natural stone, and invest in the laying of tiles with the correct prep and substrate as well as tanking where necessary.
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.
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Slip-resistant tile can make floors safer. Slip-resistant tile is perfect for the bathroom, kitchen, or anywhere spills might happen. Slip-resistant tile in showers can make it safer, especially if you have a standing shower.
Slip resistant tile from Floor & Decor is 50% more slip resistant, making floors safer for areas where spills might happen. Our tile meets COF ratings for slip-resistant tile. SOF ratings determine how slip resistant a tile can be and when a tile is slip resistant at all, so you can get an idea of what kind of space you can put your tile in.
Anti-slip floor tiles
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- Articles Anti-slip wall tiles have a fine-grained coating that does not allow slipping even when water gets on the tile. They produce material with different degrees of slip:
- R11 - the tile is suitable for drier areas where a person is wearing shoes. It is placed in public institutions: cafes, restaurants, shopping centers. Water rarely gets on such a tile; nine0004
- R12 - used for water parks and swimming pools where tiles are constantly in contact with water.
Anti-slip tiles for swimming pools, showers and bathrooms have their own marking:
- "A" - suitable for dry areas: changing rooms, changing rooms and bathrooms, where water ingress is practically excluded;
- "B" - suitable for wet areas: showers, bathrooms, swimming pools, saunas; nine0003 "C" - designed for pools and areas with a large slope.
- Application of special notches and grooves that make the surface of the tile rough and corrugated; nine0004
- Applying chemicals to glazes that, when specially processed, form a thin, rough film.
As a result of pressure on the tile, the treated surface acts as suction cups that prevent slipping. - Mosaic. An additional anti-slip effect is achieved by tile grouting, which creates an additional obstacle to slip;
- Standard. The edges do not exceed 30 cm. To prevent slipping, manufacturers use volumetric textures that imitate sand, pebbles and other natural decors;
- Street. Porcelain stoneware with a rough surface for terraces and paths is considered one of the most reliable, durable and safe floor materials. The width of each die can be from 15x20 to 60x120 cm.
Attention! The tiles must be used in full accordance with the class of use: the cheaper class “A” tiles are by no means suitable for finishing steps or the pool bowl.
For flooring in the bathroom, shower, sauna and swimming pool, it is necessary to use exclusively anti-slip tiles: they guarantee not only comfort, but also safety. nine0018
Canela Rosa Gres anti-slip tiles for swimming pool area
Types of anti-slip tiles
For the manufacture of ceramic tiles, different technologies can be used, which create an anti-slip coating on the surface of the material.
To create a tile with an anti-slip surface, manufacturers use:
When using anti-slip tiles on flights of stairs, there is no need for special rubber bands, and in the bathroom and hallway there is no need for rubber-backed rugs.
Tiles with anti-slip coating have three subspecies, different in size:
Such outdoor porcelain stoneware with an anti-slip coating is perfect not only for the street, but also for the home: manufacturers produce different lines of tiles, offering the most original and stylish design solutions.
Kerama Marazzi anti-slip terrazzo tiles
Material advantages
Tile is one of the most ancient finishing materials, which was known in ancient Rome. The tile is highly durable and reliable, it is not afraid of contact with water, does not crack from heat or cold. Therefore, if you want the selected floor material to serve for several years, while maintaining its attractive appearance and high performance, choose ceramics. nine0046 Tiles are a hygienic and safe material. It is not subject to corrosion and mold, it is easy to clean and can be treated with any disinfectant solutions.
Tip: To keep your tiles looking their best, avoid using high acid cleaners. A simple soap solution is suitable for cleaning tiles.
Porcelain stoneware and tiles have high strength indicators, so they can be used for decoration in public spaces. They perfectly cope with any load and, subject to laying technologies, do not crack or deform over time.
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Areas of application for anti-slip tiles
Tiles with a special fine-grained surface are not only suitable for bathrooms or swimming pools. It is also needed in public places where there is a high traffic of people. In this case, the tile becomes the best material: it is very durable, perfectly retains its shape and does not deform from moisture. However, in order to avoid possible injury among visitors, the tile should not slip. Therefore, manufacturers offer to buy tiles with a special coating. nine0046 If you plan to cover the stairs with tiles, then you need to choose the anti-slip material. It will avoid injury, and its excellent appearance will perfectly fit into any room design. Anti-slip ceramic tiles are available in different colors and textures.
It is used indoors and under awnings, can be used for finishing terraces, balconies, open areas, arbors and paths. Anti-slip tiles are also perfect for interior coating in baths and saunas.
It not only prevents slipping, but also does not burn when heated, maintaining the optimum temperature. Even with rapid cooling, the tile does not crack or deform, retaining pleasant heat for a long time. nine0046 Due to the high level of hygiene, tiles can be used in the corridors and offices of hospitals, in catering places, sanatoriums, rest houses, shops, office premises and hotel complexes.
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Perfect Style
Ceramic tiles with a textured anti-slip coating will perfectly fit into any interior design. You can easily verify this by looking at the photos of the interiors. Porcelain stoneware flooring is highly durable and reliable, and a special anti-slip surface guarantees safety. nine0046 Each manufacturer offers several original and stylish collections in different styles. You can easily choose colors and patterns for your own design. There is porcelain stoneware with a rough anti-slip coating that imitates a wood pattern.
For connoisseurs of the original modern style, porcelain stoneware imitating brickwork is suitable. Such material will perfectly fit into the loft of a creative family.
Choosing a tile with a special coating, you can be sure that this material will last for many years, maintaining an impeccable appearance and excellent performance. nine0046
Non-slip floor in the bathroom - catalog of articles on the website
Non-slip floor in the bathroom is possible. As for materials, there are not so many options, because it is necessary to combine moisture resistance and non-slip. But there are tools that will help increase security.
Ceramic tiles - how to stop slipping?
The most commonly used ceramic tile for bathroom floors can be non-slip. Do not think that it is enough to choose a tile with a rough, and therefore unglazed surface, and the problem will be solved. Of course, tiles that are not glazed slide much less, but they do not have such high water resistance, which means that you can lay them on the bathroom floor at your own peril and risk.
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Exit - in the treatment of the floor covering with a special anti-slip agent, which is intended for the floors of bathrooms, showers, saunas, swimming pools, baths and other wet rooms.
The application is simple: from time to time the liquid needs to be applied to the floor with a brush. When the floor is dry, 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 how it works. There are products that form a protective anti-slip film on the surface of the tile, which affects its appearance: the tile becomes dimmer. In addition, washing the floors in the bathroom will be somewhat difficult - until the film is washed off. But there are more modern anti-slip impregnation agents, the use of which does not form a film. nine0018
Porcelain tile - non-slip bathroom floor
One of the best options for bathroom flooring is porcelain stoneware.
Experts believe that this material is even more suitable for finishing wet rooms than ceramic tiles. Ceramic granite has a very dense structure, and, as a result, low moisture absorption. Plus, it doesn't slip. But this material is used in the decoration of bathroom floors much less frequently than ceramic tiles. Firstly, the name, which has the word "granite" in its composition, is confusing. In fact, there is no granite in it, and the word is just a synonym for strength (strong, like granite). Secondly, in the view of many, porcelain stoneware is something so voluminous that it definitely won’t fit in a bathtub. Indeed, there are porcelain stoneware slabs of large formats, but there are also small tiles - like ceramic ones. In between, there are many options. 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. nine0018
Non-slip stones for bare feet
Stone tiles on the bathroom floor are luxurious, noble, reliable.
As for the size, it can be both large-format products (which look good on the floor in spacious rooms), and completely small tiles. Thickness - by analogy with ceramic tiles. In an attempt to make the stone non-slip, manufacturers treat it mechanically and chemically. The mechanical way is abrasive brushes that make the surface of the products rough, the chemical way is various means that not only make the surface structure heterogeneous, but also help it increase its “stickiness”. 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. nine0018
When it comes to bathroom flooring, safety is your top priority. And don't be fooled by "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 tile feels rough to the touch, it's better to play it safe and get an anti-slip agent.
