Although modern tiled floors are fancy and easy to clean, their surfaces are smooth and slippery and easily cause slip-and-fall accidents.
Because these accidents commonly occur especially during cleaning, it is important to learn the precautionary measures to prevent slipping accidents.
Here are a few tips to ensure your floor has enough friction to prevent slipping.
Anti Slip Floor Treatment
The advantage of coatings and treatments is that they eliminate the trips that happen due to a change in floor surface, which a mat or carpeting might cause.
Anti-slip treatment includes the use of ;
Adhesive treads - They are a common, functional solution to slippery tile floors, and they are especially useful for stairs or smaller surface areas.
The treads add anti-slip traction to your tile floor, similar to grip tape on a skateboard.
Application of an Anti-Slip Formula - The formulas are an inexpensive way to make tile floors less slippery without altering their appearance if applied correctly.
In other words, they microscopically corrode the surface, creating a profile that makes the floor less slippery when wet.
However, it is important to note that if you use the formula correctly and according to the manufacturer’s instructions, it won’t change the tile’s appearance. But if you leave the formula on the tile for too long, it can damage and dull the tile’s sheen.
Use Rugs or Carpets
There are different types of appropriate mats required for different rooms.
Entrance Mats. These are your first line of defence against moisture tracked in by shoes. Place them at your main entry point.
Floors in some areas of the house like the kitchen and bathroom have to get wet. Your only option to prevent slips in those rooms is to place absorbent mats at the entrance.
Scraper Mats. Scraper mats are more abrasive than entrance mats and are used to scrape debris from under shoes. They keep mud and dust from getting on the floors.
Anti-Slip Mats. These mats are reinforced with better traction and are best used in areas where moisture and grease are expected, such as kitchen floors and restrooms.
Follow an appropriate cleaning routine
When picking cleaning products it is recommended that you go for the ones with a “slip-resistant” marker. Cleaning with such products leaves behind a sparkling dry floor and reduces the chance of slipping when walking.
When the wrong chemical is used, a slippery film can form on the flooring. Use appropriate cleaner and polish for your floor type.
Certain areas like the garage and kitchen floors may be more exposed to oil therefore using only water and a dry mop on these surfaces will not suffice.
For appropriate cleaning, the floor will require the use of a degreasing agent that is compatible with your type of floor.
