Slippery Tiles around Pool

Corinium


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 00:08

Following the bout of rain last week, my wife (whilst trying to collect stuff from getting wet) went flying on the

perfectly smooth floor tiles around the pool. These tiles had a film of rain on them, thereby making them almost impossible to walk on safely. I'm sure at home that builders would not be allowed to use them, they are so dangerous when wet.

Luckily she was only shaken and not hurt, but this incident has persuaded me to retile our pool area with more suitable, textured tiles that will not allow water to form a film on them.



1. Any ideas where I can get them from?

2. Any ideas of a possible alternative?



Thanks in anticipation

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 00:34

most tiles are slippery when wet , your not at home , be more careful when theyre wet , most tiles around a pool will be wet often ?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 00:44

As rowlo says,

"most tiles are slippery when wet , your not at home " ie UK standards!

Best bet is to wear footwear with a good tread,

ie not flat, or barefoot, were there's wet tiles.

Had a few near misses myself.

Anytime we have guests, we're always telling them to be careful on wet tiles.

Some tiles fitted are not suitable at all.

Navek

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 01:31

Hi - I don't know if it is available over there - but there is a spray that makes tiles less slippy. I think there is a product made by HG??? But again if this is right I don't know if it is available in NC.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 06:56

It's not the fall that hurts - it's the bang when ya tail-bone hits the concrete!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 07:11

Corinium,



We have proper 'non-slip' tiles around a pool, they are still slippery when they are wet. To be frank, you just have to learn to walk like you are on ice... (and no, I don't mean wear ice-skates )



I would save your money...

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 08:24

I am have recently secured an exclusive arrangement with an American manufacture of a non slip product for ceramics, marble,granit etc, it can also be applied to shower trays and bath tubs this solution once applied will last up to 5 years the cost will be approx 20TL per sq mtr and will be here next month.



beware there are similar products on the market that will discolour the surface after a few days ?



for futher details contact Anne email anolancyprus@gmail.com

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 08:47

Yuu can buy textured tiles in most tile shops. I have them on all my floors, because in the previous house, I had a couple of nasty falls down the stairs when rain leaked into the house onto the stairs.

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 09:33

answer to your questions



How does work?

our Anti-Slip Solution reduces the risk and dangers of slip/falls and the resultant potential of personal injury, lawsuits, and litigation costs, employee days lost and increased insurance cost. The increased coefficient of friction gained when surfaces are treated (not coated) our Anti-Slip Solution is a positive proven safety solution for owners of residential and commercial properties and facilities. When surfaces become wet or moist, those surfaces are automatically skid and slip resistant, when treated with Grip ourAnti-Slip Solution.



the Anti-Slip Solution can be used on almost all hard surfaces, such as ceramic tile, glazed brick, marble, polished stone, terrazzo, river rock, concrete, and quarry tile.



for more information email anolancyprus@gmail.com

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 09:52

message 7 & 9 sorry wrong email address please contact gripontrnc@hotmail.com

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 09:54

When you have this product, could you please contact Octopus Pools as we feel this may be a good way to make pool steps less slippery.

jay76


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 532

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 12:51

less slippery tiles are nightmare to clean

Harris52


Joined: 27/05/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 18:09

To Tony there is a product that can make your tile non-slip when its wet.

I have seen it before its called "Johnny Grip". I dont want to post up the link in fear of being flagged as spam, as this is my first post. But you can look up their name in google. The stuff really works, I am positive its just what you're looking for.



Slippery tiles can be dangerous to anyone especially children. I hope you can get it fixed soon. Good luck.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 18:43

Corinium, when we fixed tiles around pools or commercial areas, ie prep rooms, wet areas etc, in the Uk Proper non slip tiles where available



We had to use them they where specified. However this is cyprus and they fix unsuitable tiles all over the palce in situations where they shouldn,t be,



I have seen some tiles here that are very non slip, They contain carberundum quite often. It sparkles, like the Altro saftey flooring that you very often see behind bars in pubs,



Yes you can get non slip here, Actually the least slippy things are your normal textured paving slabs, I think they call it garden Marble here. and very cheap.

Corinium


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 22:19

Thank you all very much for your help

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 07:56

Jonny Grip is not recomended for mable !

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 08:49

sorry MARBLE

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 08:54

sorry MARBLE