Do you find your home to be too slippery? The anti-slip specification ensures that you are less likely to slip on the floor. The floor is covered with special materials, which reduce the risk of slipping or accidents. This ensures that the floor is safe for everyone who walks on it. The anti-slip specification can be applied to various floors such as tiles, laminate, and PVC. Nowadays, most floors are already delivered with such an anti-slip treatment. In this blog, read about what anti-slip is exactly, what values and properties are associated with it, and what you should pay attention to. Very handy indeed!
The different levels of anti-slip
When designing anti-slip specifications, different levels of grip are used, indicated by the R-value. These values range from R-9 to R-13.
- R-9 offers a basic level of anti-slip protection. This is ideal for home use, offices, and other similar environments where the risk of slipping is low.
- R-10 offers an improved level of anti-slip protection compared to R-9. It is often used in areas where there is a slightly higher risk of slipping, such as public buildings, schools, or shops.
- R-11 offers a higher level of anti-slip performance. This is recommended for areas where the risk of slipping is higher, such as kitchens and bathrooms. They even provide grip in damp or slippery conditions.
- R-12 stands for a very high level of anti-slip protection. This is used in environments where grip is very important, such as swimming pools and airports.
- R-13 is the highest and offers ultimate anti-slip performance. This is ideal for environments where maximum safety is essential, such as factories.
By choosing the R-value for your specific environment, you can ensure that your floor is protected against slips and accidents.
How long does the anti-slip coating last?
How long the coating with anti-slip properties lasts naturally depends on the situation. If nothing unusual happens to a floor and it is not excessively burdened, the reduction of the anti-slip coating will be minimal. However, if the floor is used a lot, for example in shops or in areas of the house with high foot traffic, the effectiveness of the anti-slip can naturally decrease more quickly.
Does the anti-slip floor have special cleaning or maintenance requirements?
We recommend cleaning the anti-slip floor with a special PVC cleaner, as this cleaner is specifically designed for PVC floors and does not affect the anti-slip layer. The use of other types of cleaning agents, such as all-purpose cleaner, can damage the anti-slip layer and reduce its effectiveness. Regular vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping can help keep the floor clean and safe.
Is the anti-slip coating safe for children and pets?
The anti-slip specification is, of course, safe for children. You certainly don't want your child to fall while playing, as they are still very vulnerable at a young age. This anti-slip function prevents accidents that can often occur, especially with children. The anti-slip specification does not contain harmful substances, so you don't have to worry about that! It is also safe for your pets. It is even safer than a normal floor because pets can easily slip on normal floors, which is not good for your pet's joints.
Will anti-slip change the appearance of my floor and space?
Many anti-slip coatings are designed with agents that are virtually invisible when applied. This provides effective grip without changing the floor's appearance. They retain the natural color and texture of the floor, making the space look unchanged.
What types of floors is anti-slip applied to?
Anti-slip is applied to all types of:
- Natural stone, tiles, and ceramic tiles. Marmoleum, linoleum, PVC floors, and other synthetic floors
- Wooden floors
- Coatings in parking garages, nursing homes, or hospitals
- Concrete floors
In which rooms in the house is it useful to consider anti-slip?
It is useful to consider anti-slip in rooms where you can easily slip and where safety is important. For example, a bathroom, toilet, hallway, and back door.
