03 Aug 2023, Read Time : 5 Min

How To Know If Tiles Are Anti-Skid?

Tiles are important to any interior or exterior space, such as houses, offices, hospitals, etc. They not only look pretty and aesthetically pleasing, but they also add a protective layer on your floor (as well as the wall). Floor tiles can be quite risky in spaces that are prone to moisture, such as bathrooms, stairs, and kitchens. While most tiles that come with a lapato or matte finish have anti-slip properties, they are good to a certain extent only. 

If you have elderly people, infants, young children, or patients in your family, they might still find matte and lapato finish tiles to be slippery. In such cases, to avoid any unforeseen accidents, it is best to use anti-skid tiles such as the Orientbell Tiles anti-skid tiles.Anti-skid tiles can not only be used in houses, but they can also prove to be beneficial in commercial spaces such as hospitals, schools, hotels, and nurseries where extra protection and security are needed. 

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What Is An Anti-Skid Tile?

Anti-skid tiles, commonly referred to as anti-slip tiles, are special floor tiles that have added traction, which can prevent slipping and accidents to a large extent. These tiles are thus often used in spaces with a lot of moisture or water, including kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor spaces, swimming pool decks, patios, etc. 

Anti-skid tiles come with specially designed surfaces to prevent or reduce the chance of accidents. These tiles have a rough or matte surface which is additionally enhanced through ‘punch’. Punch adds texture to the surface of the tiles, thus increasing the friction between the tile and your feet (or footwear). The combination of punch and matte finish enhances stability as well as grip and thus reduces the chance of accidents and injuries even when the floor is wet. 

Orientbell Tiles Anti-skid tiles are made of ceramic and vitrified material with a matte finish and better punch. The combination of a textured surface with the strength and durability of porcelain and ceramic make these tiles a perfect choice for your space. 

Choosing Anti-Skid Tiles

There are a few things to consider while choosing an anti-skid tile. Let us go through these criteria in brief. 

Why Anti-Skid Tiles?

Anti-skid tiles should be your first priority if you have spaces in your home (or commercial areas) that are prone to moisture. Tiles can become quite slippery when their surface becomes wet- this is true in the case of glossy tiles, but even matte tiles may become slightly slippery.

Anti-skid tiles, with their combination of a matte finish and punch increase friction by manifolds making accidents almost negligible. Choose anti-skid tiles if you want to reduce accidents and if you have people with limited mobility or reduced balance skills such as elderly people, kids, and patients. 

Where Should I Install Anti-Skid Tiles?

You can use Anti-Skid tiles both indoors as well as outdoors. You should install anti-skid tiles in all the spaces that are prone to moisture, including bathrooms, balconies, laundry rooms, kitchens, swimming pool decks, outdoors, patios, etc. In commercial spaces, you may install anti-skid tiles in hospitals, clinics, schools, nurseries, way to parking lots, and similar spaces to reduce the chance of accidents. 

Are Anti-Skid Tiles Better Than Ceramic Tiles?

The answer to this question depends on whether you need anti-skid tiles or not. As Anti-Skid tiles are also ceramic tiles, they have all the benefits of regular ceramic tiles, but for added safety, the features of traditional ceramic tiles are enhanced in the case of anti-skid tiles. 

For instance, anti-skid tiles are thicker than regular ceramic tiles making them stronger and more durable. They also have a longer life and offer excellent resistance to water. Their special surface with a punch and a matte finish makes them safer than regular ceramic tiles. Their surface also slows down the process of weathering. 

How To Know If Your Tiles Are Anti-Skid Tiles?

Orientbell Tiles’ range of anti-skid tiles addresses the problem of slips with a matte finish and better punch. Tiles with a punch are those that have a textural variation on the surface that facilitates friction and, therefore, better floor grip. Orientbell Anti-skid tiles have been tested for their superior R-value (ramp test rating) or anti-slip rating. All these factors make these tiles a safe choice for households with children or senior citizens. 

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Endless Designs

Anti-skid tiles are available in a variety of prints, colours, and designs so you are sure to find something that goes well with your overall design scheme. Right from plain, printed, geometric, stony, slate, wood and more, anti-skid tiles can add a lot of visual interest to your space along with providing added protection. 

If you are looking to create an illusion of more space, the Sahara Rock Creama is the ideal tile for you. Not only does its size of 600x600mm ensure that there are less grout lines visually cluttering your space, the light cream hue reflects maximum light and makes your space a lot brighter!

So if you are looking at renovating your spaces or doing up your flooring, make it senior citizen friendly and safeguard them from uncalled accidents that could jeopardize their well-being. Look no further; check out our entire anti-skid tiles collection.

While choosing anti-skid tiles, always remember to take into account the area of use, R-value, design, and foot traffic in the space. If you would like to visualise how a tile will look in your space, try the TriaLook tool available on the Orientbell website. The Trialook is a visualiser tool that allows you to see how a particular tile will look in your space.