Non slip Polished Porcelain (white 600x600)

[IanA2]

I'm looking to have 75 m2 of PP tiles laid, and I would like if possible for these to be non-slip

I can't seem to find many places that give the slip ratings.

Am I looking for something that does not exist? I thought i read somewhere that the nano sealed stuff is less slippery.

Many thanks.

 

[White Room]

If you want non slip go for another type of tile perhaps....

 

[Qwerty]

Agreed. Any polished tile is going to be slippery regardless of any nano seal.

 

[TJ Smiler]

Just done 56m2 of PP, looked absolutely lovely running through the kitchen and into the conservatory. Came back the following week to do her bathroom and it still looked lovely underneath all the rugs she had put down cos she said it was to slippery!!!! Doh, i did warn her!

 

[IanA2]

Thanks for all the input. It seems what I want doesn't exist. So what's the best compromise?

I would like tiles that are light in colour and as reflective as possible and which are low maintenance.

Should I be looking a glazed ceramic?

Thanks folks.

 

[IanA2]

I've found a "Supreme White Gloss" tile on the tile Magic site. SKU 820760, but I can't post the link. Would this tick my boxes?

 

[Qwerty]

http://www.tilemagic.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=820760

It's still a gloss tile and will be much the same as polished. What room are they for?

 

[IanA2]

Yes, I noticed that it was in fact polished just after I posted, but wasn't able to edit.

The tiles are to be laid throughout, ie hall, beds, living, kitchen & bathroom.

I'm going for a uniform look and want white/light, as reflective as possible and low/no maintenance which we're not going to slip on.

I'm beginning to think of maple or bamboo flooring, but would prefer tiles if i can source the right ones.

 

[Qwerty]

How about one of these as a compromise .... http://www.crowntiles.co.uk/floor-tiles/floor-tiles-wood-effect.html?limit=30

 

[IanA2]

How about one of these as a compromise .... http://www.crowntiles.co.uk/floor-tiles/floor-tiles-wood-effect.html?limit=30

I think I've confused things with the reference to wood floors. This would only be if a tiled alternative is not available. I is not my first choice.
We can't have carpets (asthmatics).
We hate vinyl and laminates.
That leaves tiles or wood.

The flat is small and hot, therefore large tiles (600x600) that reflect wold help lighten it, and also cool it. Therefore our preference as long as it's not too slippery.

Wood would be an alternative but is not as light (colour) nor as reflective as tiles can be and would insulate the flat making it hotter, (I think). But if we did go wood it would not be in tile shape if you see what I mean.

Does anyone know if it's possible to search by slip rating?

 

[Spud]

Ian you could go for a lappato finish tile it will have a higher slip rating than a polished tile but does have the shiny finish you are looking for only down side is they need a specific cleaning routine to keep,them looking at their best so you will need a steam mop and micro fibre cloths to wipe them back as you clean ask your local tile shop to see if they have some

 

[IanA2]

Ian you could go for a lappato finish tile it will have a higher slip rating than a polished tile but does have the shiny finish you are looking for only down side is they need a specific cleaning routine to keep,them looking at their best so you will need a steam mop and micro fibre cloths to wipe them back as you clean ask your local tile shop to see if they have some

Thanks, but the steam mopping and micro fibre cloth is a bit of a deal breaker!!!

 

[IanA2]

To be honest, I'm confused. On the one hand I see plenty of tiles about and on the other horror stories about slipping

 

[Spud]

There is a treatment available which increases the slip resistance without effecting the finish I can't remember the name of it but will post it later when it comes to me

 

[IanA2]

There is a treatment available which increases the slip resistance without effecting the finish I can't remember the name of it but will post it later when it comes to me

Thanks, is it a one time treatment or does it need recurrent re-application do you know? If it is one time, that could be an excellent solution.

 

[Qwerty]

I think I've confused things with the reference to wood floors. This would only be if a tiled alternative is not available. I is not my first choice.
We can't have carpets (asthmatics).
We hate vinyl and laminates.
That leaves tiles or wood.

The flat is small and hot, therefore large tiles (600x600) that reflect wold help lighten it, and also cool it. Therefore our preference as long as it's not too slippery.

Wood would be an alternative but is not as light (colour) nor as reflective as tiles can be and would insulate the flat making it hotter, (I think). But if we did go wood it would not be in tile shape if you see what I mean.

Does anyone know if it's possible to search by slip rating?

But the tiles that look like wood seems a pretty good alternative?

 

[IanA2]

But the tiles that look like wood seems a pretty good alternative?

Ish....the thing is, if I went down that route, I might as well go Amtico, in other words something pretending to be something else. It would jar. Maybe I'm just too fussy

 

[Qwerty]

Fair enough [emoji6]