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Before learning about the many variations and characteristics of non slip paving slabs, let's make you aware of the following prerequisites.
What Is A Non Slip Paving Slab?
These high-performance outdoor paving slabs have a secure anti-skid surface and excellent slip resistance. Paving slabs are also called flags.
Non-slip paving slabs are a noteworthy breakthrough that expertly combines safety and elegance.
A pavement slab is not only constructed for aesthetic purposes; it is also there to ensure everyone's safety, especially young toddlers and the elderly.
RED SAWN GRANITE PAVING STONE
£359.27 Red Sawn Granite Paving Stone has a brick red appearance. This natural paving stone is exceptionally durable. It is appropriate for a wide range of indoor as well as outdoor installations; foyers, living room floors, kitchen floors, gardens, walkways, outdoor… read more |
Areas Where Non-Slip Paving Slabs Can Be Installed
Patio Paving
A patio is an area of level bricks or concrete next to a house where people may sit and unwind or dine. Patios usually exist outdoors, which is why non-slip paving slabs may be used in patios. Non slip paving slabs were therefore designed to endure all weather conditions and catastrophes.
Some of the best materials to install a non slip paving slab for patios are listed below:
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Granite Patio Slabs
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Limestone Outdoor Tiles
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Sandstone Outdoor Tiles
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Travertine Paving Slabs
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Pathway Pavings
The most common area where non-slip paving slabs are laid is on pathways. This is the most crucial thing you can do for the security of young kids or elderly individuals if you have either of them staying with you.
Having a non-slip paving slab on the route will absorb the wet materials and give you a grip when walking.
Paving For Stairs
Stairs pose a considerable danger of slips and accidents, especially in cold or damp environments. Non slip paving slabs will offer you the best grip and reduce the chances of accidents.
Porcelain tiles are considered the better materials for installing slip-resistant floors as they are available in a variety of anti-slip finishes like matte finished porcelain tiles, textured finished porcelain tiles, etc.
Pool House
Swimming pools are highly susceptible to wetness and foam. The best thing you can do to enhance security in this area is to install non-slip paving slabs.
Sandstone is highly recommended for pool surrounds because of its inherent traction. An alternative suggestion will be travertine pavers.
SIENA BEIGE MATT RECTIFIED PORCELAIN TILES
£31.50 Siena Beige Matt Rectified Porcelain Tiles is an Italian style, extremely hard wearing tile, suitable for both residential and commercial applications. It has a beige-coloured surface background adorned by faint white veins. These tiles are offered by Work-tops in both… read more |
FOSSIL MINT SANDSTONE TILES
£27.29 Fossil Mint Sandstone Tiles come from Indian quarries and are prized for their unique qualities as well as their many useful uses. This sandstone has a distinctive and rustic veining pattern that works well in a range of design situations.… read more |
Lavatory
Besides all the outdoor areas, one primary indoor location that demands installation of non-slip slabs is the lavatory. A bathroom floor, needless to say, is in frequent contact with water, posing a greater chance of small mishaps and injuries.
Due to their strength and superior water resistance, honed marble tiles are the perfect choice for bathroom non-slip paving slabs.
Popular matt finish tiles for your bathroom
Tips To Choose The Best Non Slip Paving Slabs
Review the slip resistance: Granite is fantastic for both indoor and outdoor uses and is quite anti slip when given textured finishes like matte, honed, flamed, brushed, leathered, etc. These finishes increase the grip and make them less slippery.
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Texture of the surface: When it comes to outdoor pavement, texture is crucial. To give stability and resistance to moisture when walking, choosing materials with a rough structure and irregular patterns is the ideal option.
Magnificent Appeal: Don't let your safety precautions degrade the appealing appearance of your pavement slab. It should be both aesthetically attractive and secure.
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HAMMER STONE BEIGE PORCELAIN TILES
£32.40 Clay and other natural materials are used to create porcelain tiles, which are subsequently burned at high temperatures. The texture and aesthetic characteristics of genuine stone that has been chiselled or hammered are replicated in the production of Hammer Stone… read more |
CLASSIC TRAVERTINE CROSS-CUT TILES
£63.36 Classic Travertine Cross Cut Tiles have a brownish beige base that features a veiny design created by light cream shades and white. Brown-beige tiles are a popular choice for flooring, wall covering, window sills, stair covering, pool capping, bathroom surfaces… read more |
Maintenance Tips For Non Slip Paving Slabs
Regular cleaning and stain removal: Sweep the pavement often to get rid of debris and other foreign objects. Address and remove stains as soon as you see them because stains might diminish the material's lustre and quality.
Weeding out regularly: Examine the spaces between the pavement since ongoing contact with water increases the likelihood of weed development, which can weaken the base and cause damage. It was required to check and act often.
Grout maintenance: Check for erosion or cracks on a regular basis on slabs with grout between them. Re-grout it with appropriate material to preserve its quality and aesthetically pleasing feel.
Future Trends In Non Slip Paving Slabs:
Employing coatings built around nanotechnology: The implementation of nanotechnology provides paving slabs with highly hydrophobic and self-cleaning coatings. These coatings will help repel pollutants, contaminants, and water.
3D printing: The application of 3D printing to create customised and intricate non-slip paving slabs enables the creation of exclusive and creative installations.
Surfaces That Heal on Their Own: Using self-healing materials will lessen the need for routine maintenance and repair small surface damage.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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How Can Pavement Be Made Less Slick?
Polymer grit additions are a superior way to increase slide resistance. These little, irregularly shaped plastic bits are transparent and lightweight enough to float in the sealer.
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How Do You Protect And Maintain Pavement?
Periodically sweep the pavement to eliminate rubbish and other foreign things. Stains must be treated and cleaned as soon as you see them, since they might decrease the material's shine and quality.
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Can I Use Granite For Outdoor Paving?
You can, indeed. Granite makes one of the best non-slip paving slabs, suitable for outdoors, terraces and bathrooms.
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