I’ve been wanting to do my bathroom for some time now but I just haven’t decided what types of tile should I used. What is the safest tile for my bathroom floor?
Stay away from smooth surfaced tiles and look for a tile with a lightly textured surface that will give you grip. Some ceramic and porcelain tiles are actually classified as non-slip. Many tiles have an R-rating which is an anti-slip grading. The R-rating goes from 9 to 13. The higher the number, the better the slip resistance. The most slip resistant tiles would have a rating of between 11 and 13, which is the grading required for tiles used in public pool surrounds.
Also, even though a tile is slip resistant, it can still be slippery if the surface has a lot of water on it. A bathmat or rug to step onto from tub/shower will blot up the excess drips before you step on your tile floor.
Porcelain non slip tiles. They are highly water resistant. A few years ago I had my bathrooms and front hallway renovated and chose italian porcelain wood look tile by Energie Ker for the floors. They are easy to clean and look as good as the day of installation.
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