Slip-Resistant Surface

Do you need a non-slip surface for your bathtub or shower?
Our slip-resistant surface options for bathtubs and shower pans not only help reduce the risk of slipping and falling but are also sanitary and easy to clean. This option can be color-matched and will not discolor or peel over time. Many tubs come from the factory with some kind of rough bottom to act as a slip-resistant surface. Unfortunately, over time the roughness wears off and does little to prevent slips. Aftermarket options are to use a bathmat, stick on appliqués, or have a slip-resistant surface professionally installed.

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Bathmats can collect mold and mildew and become unsanitary. Removing them regularly is a nuisance. Bathmats with strong suction cups can damage tub finishes if left in place too long. Appliqués tend to collect dirt and mildew. They can also crack and become unsightly. Over time appliqués cause uneven wear of the tub surface so that the outline of old appliqués can become completely etched into the tub finish.

Our slip-resistant surface is chemically bonded to the bathtub or shower. It becomes integrated to the bottom of the tub and won’t crack or peel. Slip-resistant surfaces can be applied in the color or coarseness of your choice, providing a slip-resistant-surface in the tub, shower, or on the floor.

Bathroom ventilation

Along with a slip-resistant surface on the floor or tub/shower, you might also consider installing more adequate bathroom ventilation. When hot steam meets a cool surface, it creates moisture and condensation that can make the floor slippery. By adding better ventilation, you greatly reduce the risk of slipping in addition to having slip-resistant flooring.