This section includes equipment to reduce flooring slipperiness.
Replacement flooring is designed to replace existing flooring and may be suitable for use in wet and/or dry areas. Flooring suitable for wet floors can be used in the immediate area outside a shower or form the flooring for a wet room area.
Mats, panels and tiles are designed to improve the slip-resistance of existing flooring. Many are designed for use in entrances.
Paints and coatings can be bonded, or sprayed onto indoor or outdoor flooring surfaces to provide increased slip-resistance in wet or dry areas.
Tapes and strips can be cut to length and added to existing flooring to provide slip-resistance. Some are suitable for use in wet or dry areas.
Rug and stair safety equipment includes tapes and slip-resistant netting placed under rugs and mats to reduce slippage, and slip-resistant/high visibility treads, cleats, edgings and tapes for stairs. Where there is uncarpeted stairs, such as tiled or lino covered stairs, these tapes and tiles could enhance grip on the stairs.
If you know that there is a certain product that will help you, feel free to browse through our online catalogue or use our search tool for specific product names. National retailers are listed against each product and you can click on their link to go directly to their website to order that product or contact the retailer for more information. Don't forget to tell them you found their information on our site.
If you are unsure about what you need why not try our AskSARA tool to narrow down your search by considering what areas of daily living you need help with.
If you would prefer to speak to someone for advice about daily living equipment, please contact our Helpline on 0300 999 0004.
Our experienced advisors will help you find the solution to your problem and can send you information on products that might help you, where you can buy equipment and other useful organisations that might be able to help you.
You can also post a question on the Youreable forum. it’s free to join the forum and the community is supportive and knowledgeable. The forum is an online community of and for disabled and older people and their families/carers.