Make your home and business safer with flooring that helps you stay on your feet.
Tiles in Perth bathrooms need to be slip resistant, but our penchant for pools, love of pets, and rainy months make slip resistant tiling relevant throughout the home.
At Tile Clearance Outlet, we understand you want tiles that transform interior spaces and respect your budget, while working to protect loved ones from mishaps.
Location
When tiles are chosen for looks over substance, spaces can prove hazardous.
Before tiling, carefully evaluate foot traffic and possible spillage, as well as environmental aspects like exposure to sun and rain.
People and pets often track water through entry ways and indoor-outdoor tile designs. Kitchens face oil and fat splatter as much as water spillage.
Outdoor tiles have to contend with a range of weather conditions. Shop for durable, slip resistant, and water resistant designs to reduce wear and tear.
Why details matter
Possible questions to ask when choosing a tile and taking slip resistance into consideration:
- Do I need to meet any building standards?
Always check if the area being tiled has any non-slip requirements.
- Is it true the finish matters?
Matte is better for slip resistance, so bypass glossy for matte tiling.
- Is surface texture a factor?
Tiles with rich textures can help with grip by increasing traction.
- Should I take additional steps?
Consider sealing tiles with a coating designed to reduce slipping risk.
- Will the layout help with slip resistance?
Smaller tiles like mosaics require more grout, reducing slippage.
Australian standards for slip ratings
Slip-resistance requirements are more common for businesses. But some areas of the home have required standards, so check before you commence tiling.
In Australia, the slip-resistance of bathroom tiles can be tested and measured using pendulum slip testing, oil-wet ramp testing, and barefoot wet ramp testing.
The pendulum rating, known as the P rating, uses an apparatus to imitate a heel striking the tile. The resulting friction and slippage determine a slip resistance value.
This test is repeated a set number of times, producing an average. The result is translated into a P rating from 0-5. The higher the P number, the more slip-resistant the tiles.
The oil-wet ramp test sees a ramp of tiles wet with oil and tested at various angles. The ramp rating spans from 9-13, with R13 being the most slip-resistant tile rating.
The barefoot ramp test involves wet feet on wet tiles, testing at increasing angles. This results in a rating of either A, B, or C, with C-rated tiles having the lowest slipping risk.
Popular bathroom tiles are those with an R10-13 or P4-5 rating as they have a proven reduced potential for slippage when water is on feet or surfacing.
Seeking clarification on the slip-resistance of our tiles? We’re happy to give you a rundown on whatever styles catch your eye, just reach out to our friendly team.
Porcelain tiles
Many porcelain tiles are designed with higher slip resistance in mind, making an array of options available. Porcelain is durable, looks fantastic, and always popular.
Remember, if slip-resistance is important, avoid a high gloss finish. Choose a porcelain tile with a textured or matte surface to ensure better grip.
We recommend a range of glazed porcelain tiles for those wanting bathroom tiles in Perth. These styles address slip resistance and deliver a striking aesthetics.
Concrete look tiles
Concrete look tiles are found across domestic and commercial projects. They work great for interiors as well as exteriors, examples being al fresco areas.
An anti-slip finish makes them perfect for wet spaces. The best part of choosing concrete look tiles? They’re not high maintenance like concrete.
Our glazed porcelain concrete look tiles let you enjoy the visuals of concrete flooring while offering porcelain’s durability, affordability, and lighter weight.
Natural stone tiles
Across cultures and centuries, stone has always had a strong presence in flooring. Stone tiles are celebrated for their natural and unique beauty.
Select the right texture and finish, and stone tiles provide good slip-resistance. Be aware, stone tiles can require more care over time, in terms of sealing.
Our range of mosaic natural stone tiles create standout flooring. We focus on providing affordable and striking premium natural stone tiles.
Stone look tiles
With beautiful textural designs, stone look tiles are a low-maintenance alternative to stone tiles. Choose water resistant, slip resistant tiles in a stone-like aesthetic.
Stone look tiles are great for Australia as they don’t retain heat. They also don’t require as much maintenance compared to stone tiles, and are more resistant to stains.
Stone look tiles are available in porcelain and ceramic. We focus on the benefits of glazed porcelain for superior performance when selecting our stone look tile range.
Maintenance and care
While successful tiling takes planning and prepping, once the project is complete you need to protect the results with an informed approach.
It’s important to know how to best care for your tiles so they look new for as long as possible, while remaining effectively slip resistant.
If using a sealant on tiles that requires repeat applications, be sure to maintain the necessary schedule so your tiles are consistently protected.
Keeping tiles clean is important. Slippery residue is best dealt with sooner rather than later, so remove oily or soapy remnants from tiles with regular cleaning.
Make sure you do the research and select cleaning products that will remove dirt without accidentally damaging the non-slip surface of your tiles.
Choosing slip resistant tiling
Looking for help with sourcing Perth discount floor tiles? Not sure if your preferred choice is really that slip resistant? Our team of experienced specialists can help.
We want to make sure your tiles last the distance, and are happy to discuss not just maintenance, but the ins and outs of sealing, grouting, and finishes.
Our goal is to lock down the best possible tiling solution for your project. As a leading tile clearance outlet, we can get you on the right path. Reach out to us today.
