Where to Install Anti-Slip Tiles in Your Home?
Key Takeaways
- Anti-slip tiles are essential in any area regularly exposed to water, moisture, or grease.
- The five most critical areas in a Malaysian home are kitchen floors, bathroom floors, outdoor areas, pool surrounds, and commercial spaces.
- Niro Granite’s Slip Stop® tiles maintain a smooth surface when dry but activate increased grip when wet.
- For commercial spaces, look for tiles with a PEI rating of 3 and above.
- Anti-slip tiles are also low-maintenance and stain-resistant, making them a practical long-term investment.
Most people know that slips and falls are dangerous, but many don’t realize that falls are the 2nd highest cause of death from unintentional injury around the world. With more of our lives being spent indoors than ever before, people are investing in anti-slip or non-slip tiles, which are tiles that are specially manufactured to produce friction when wet, or tiles designed with rougher surfaces. With our revolutionary Slip Stop® tiles, we have created tiles that have smooth surfaces and yet produce an anti-slip effect when in contact with water.
To keep you and those you care about safe, here’s a list of our recommended spots to install Slip Stop® Tiles:
Anti-Slip Tiles for Your Kitchen
Oil and water do not mix – and they tend to pool when spilled, creating dangerous puddles in an environment that’s already filled with sharp, heavy, and hot objects! Our number one recommendation for where you should install Slip Stop® tiles is the kitchen.
Other than having anti-slip properties, Slip Stop® tiles are also stain-resistant, allowing you to easily clean up any accidental spills! Legacy from our Niro Granite Slip Stop® series does an amazing job of looking effortlessly elegant while keeping you safe.
Stylish, useful, and easy to maintain. Check out our Slip-Stop® collection today!
Anti-Slip Tiles for Shower and Bathroom
Constantly wet means constantly slippery, and constantly slippery means a constant fall risk. Did you know that research by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) found that 26.6% of falls among elderly residents in Kuala Lumpur occurred in bathrooms
Unlike other areas, showers and bathrooms also tend to be very private spaces, which means someone who suffers a fall in them may not be able to get help as quickly as they would elsewhere. So be sure to prioritise these areas as well when you get your Slip Stop® tiles.
Here are some bathroom design ideas!
Anti-Slip Tiles for Outdoors Areas
In Malaysia’s tropical climate, with year-round rainfall and high humidity, outdoor surfaces are particularly prone to moss, algae, and oil buildup, all of which significantly increase slip risk.
Whether out on the porch or on the balcony, you know how slippery it can get when it rains. Depending on where you live, there is the chance of small amounts of oil building up on the ground which gets surfaced when it rains, creating slippery spots and increasing the risk of falls – if you’ve seen colourful rainbow patches in puddles, that’s actually oil.
Just as crucial as the kitchen, shower and bathroom areas, it’s definitely another area worthy of attention when deciding where to install Slip Stop® tiles. Check out Pedregal by Niro Granite for Slip Stop® styles that look great both indoors and outdoors!
While you’re looking at kitchen surfaces that make a statement, consider our Vogue Grande series for our extra-large tiles that are perfect for elegant and mesmerising counter tops.
Anti-Slip Tiles for Pool Surrounds
Slip Stop® tiles are absolutely essential for pools! Whether indoors or outdoors, proper anti-slip flooring help to minimise the risk of slips and falls in an environment where children tend to play and water tends to get everywhere. Look for options that are UV-stable to withstand direct Malaysian sunlight, resistant to pool chemicals such as chlorine, and rated for continuously wet conditions.
Our Tribes series is perfect complement for pools. Check it out!
Anti-Slip Tiles for Commercial Spaces
If you’re in charge of a commercial space such as a restaurant or café or even a brewery that is prone to spills and wet patches on the floors, Slip Stop® tiles could be just what you need as well to protect your employees and customers on your premises. The durability of our tile with Slip Stop®, which measures at PEI ratings* of 3 and above indicates it is suitable for commercial floorings and high traffic areas.
*PEI (Porcelain Enamel Institute) ratings help you determine the hardness and durability of tile and its suitability for each area of application, with PEI 5 being the most durable.
Make Every Corner of Your Home Safer with Anti-Slip Tiles
Slips and falls can happen anywhere in the home but the right tiles make a significant difference. Whether you’re renovating a bathroom, upgrading your kitchen floor, or preparing an outdoor area for Malaysia’s wet season, anti-slip tiles are one of the most practical investments you can make for your household.
Niro Granite’s Slip Stop® range is designed for exactly this. Tiles that look and feel like any premium surface in dry conditions, but activate grip when it matters most.
Ready to make your home safer with anti-slip tiles? Browse out Slip Stop® tile range, visualize your space, or find a Niro Granite showroom near you.
Would you like to learn more? Get in touch!
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FAQs About Anti-Slip Tiles
Anti-slip tiles are floor tiles designed with textured surfaces or special treatments that increase grip underfoot in wet or damp conditions. Niro Granite’s Slip Stop® tiles achieve this through a surface treatment that activates friction when wet while remaining smooth and stylish when dry.
The five most critical areas are bathroom floors, kitchen floors, outdoor patios and balconies, pool surrounds, and any commercial space prone to spills. In Malaysian homes, bathrooms and outdoor areas are especially high-risk due to wet surfaces and the country’s year-round tropical rainfall.
Yes. Anti-slip outdoor tiles are designed to handle rain exposure, humidity, and organic buildup such as moss and algae, which are common in Malaysia’s tropical climate. Look for tiles with high grip ratings and UV stability for outdoor installations. Explore our outdoor tile range for suitable options.
PEI, or Porcelain Enamel Institute, rating measures a tile’s hardness and durability, indicating its suitability for different application areas. PEI ratings run from 1, the lowest, to 5, the highest. For commercial spaces and high-traffic areas, tiles with a PEI rating of 3 and above are recommended. Niro Granite’s Slip Stop® tiles meet this standard.
Yes. Niro Granite’s Slip Stop® tiles have a smooth surface when dry and activate increased friction only when in contact with moisture. This means they look and feel like standard tiles in normal conditions while providing safety when it matters most.
Niro Granite’s Slip Stop® range is available across showrooms in Shah Alam, Penang, Johor, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu. Find a showroom near you, browse the Slip Stop® collection online, or use Let’s Visualize to see how anti-slip tiles look in your space.
