Anti-slip tile treatment
A clear treatment that adds grip to existing bathroom tile without changing its look much.
Home accessibility · Fall prevention
Anti-slip floors, shower treatments and stair treads
Quick answer
Slippery tile, polished floors and smooth tub bottoms are among the most common causes of falls at home. HandyMangum makes floors safer with slip-resistant flooring such as textured tile or luxury vinyl plank, anti-slip treatments for tubs, showers and tile, anti-slip tape and stair treads, and by removing trip hazards like loose rugs, lifted edges and uneven transitions.
Where slips happen and what helps
Wet bathroom tile and tub bottoms, smooth kitchen floors, stairs and entry steps cause most slips. Raised transitions between rooms and curled rug edges cause most trips.
There is a fix for each, from a clear anti-slip coating on existing tile to a new floor. We recommend the least disruptive option that solves the problem.
Who it helps
- Older adults and anyone with balance problems
- Homes with glossy tile or polished floors
- Tub and shower floors that get slick
- Stairs and outdoor steps
- People using walkers, which catch on rugs and transitions
- Rentals and offices with slippery entries
What the job involves
Find the hazards
We walk the house: wet areas, transitions, rugs, stairs and entries.
Choose the fix
Treatment, tape or treads, a new floor, or a transition repair.
Apply or install
Surfaces cleaned and prepared so treatments last; floors installed flat and flush.
Options
Tub and shower floor treatment
Grip coatings or textured strips for a slick tub bottom.
Anti-slip tape and stair treads
For interior and exterior steps, garage steps and ramps.
Slip-resistant tile
Textured or small-format tile with more grout lines for grip, often in a shower remodel.
Walk-in showersLuxury vinyl plank
Softer, warmer and less slippery than glossy tile, with flat transitions between rooms.
Transitions and trip hazards
Flattening raised thresholds and reducers, securing carpet edges and removing loose rugs.
Threshold rampsGood to know
- Anti-slip treatments wear over time, especially in showers; plan to re-treat every few years.
- Rugs are the most common trip hazard. If you keep one, use a non-slip pad and tape the edges.
- Walkers and wheelchairs roll best on firm, flat floors with transitions under ½ inch.
Anti-Slip Floors & Treatments FAQs
How do I make a slippery tile floor less slippery?
A clear anti-slip treatment adds grip to most tile without replacing it. For showers, textured tile or small mosaic tile gives more grip permanently.
Is luxury vinyl plank safer than tile for seniors?
It is usually less slippery than glossy tile, a little softer underfoot, and can be installed with flat transitions.
Do anti-slip treatments change how tile looks?
Most leave the tile looking close to the same, with a slightly less glossy finish.
What about outdoor steps?
Anti-slip tape or treads on steps, and a slip-resistant coating on concrete, help, along with a handrail.
How do I book?
Estimates are free. Call or text (407) 699-1123, or send the online request with a few photos. We send a written quote before any work starts.
Get the slips out of the house
Call or text (407) 699-1123, or send the online request with a few photos. Estimates are free on every job.