At AHM Installations, we combine luxury and practicality with all our accessible bathrooms but one aspect which should always be considered is safety whilst in the bathroom and our range of slip-resistant safety flooring range will ensure you minimise the risk of trips, slips and falls whilst using your new bathroom. Bathrooms can be hazardous for those who are able-bodied as well as less mobile individuals or those who have a disability or are wheelchair users . So, what needs to be considered when choosing safety flooring? Read on to find out more.
What Does Slip-Resistance Mean?
We use the term slip-resistant rather than slip-proof because although safety floors can be very good at preventing slips, there is still a very small chance that it can happen but it’s one in a million! In fact, it would be pretty much impossible to create a floor which is slip-proof under all circumstances. For example, if a very slippery oil was to smother the surface of a slip-resistant bathroom floor, it may still become dangerously slippery.
What Makes a Floor Slip-Resistant?
Our slip-resistant bathroom floors are textured and incorporate aggregates into the production process which allows for the reduction of the impact that contaminates such as soaps and shower gels can have when barefoot in the bathroom.
The correct installation of slip-resistant flooring is also vital to ensure the slip-resistant properties can be realised. In a wet room, application is particularly important as water drainage must also be sufficient, but our surveyors will design the bathroom with this is mind whilst our skilled installers will carefully install the flooring, ensuring maximum drainage making sure no water is left to ‘pool’ on the surface which could be a safety hazard.
Choose AHM Installations For Safe Bathroom Flooring
Whether you need a wet room, walk-in shower or just a new slip-resistant bathroom floor, we can help. No matter where you are in the UK, our friendly and experienced home surveyors will be happy to meet you at your home to discuss your needs and suitable solutions. The appointment is free with no obligation to proceed, and you’ll also receive a free quotation and design pack. Get in touch with our team today to arrange your appointment by calling 0800 731 6495.
