Is ceramic tile slippery?
Any ceramic tile can be slippery if it becomes contaminated with soil, oil, grease, water or other foreign substances. Unglazed tile or tiles that have an abrasive finish or textured surface are less slippery than bright glazed tile or tiles with a very smooth surface. “Slippery” is defined by the term coefficient of friction. Generally slip-resistant tiles have a COF greater than .60 wet.
Answer Slip-resistance will vary with the type of tile. Ceramic floor tile will have about the same slip-resistance as other hard surface floors such as vinyl or wood. Naturally, if there is liquid spilled on any hard surface floor, the slip-resistance will greatly diminish. Abrasive surfaces are available on many tiles. Keep in mind that the more abrasive a tile surface is, the more difficult maintenance will be. Consider using a mat at entrances and wet areas.
Slip-resistance will vary with the type of tile. Ceramic floor tile will have about the same slip-resistance as other hard surface floors such as vinyl or wood. Naturally, if there is liquid spilled on any hard surface floor, the slip-resistance will greatly diminish. Abrasive surfaces are available on many tiles. Keep in mind that the more abrasive a tile surface is, the more difficult maintenance will be. Consider using a mat at entrances and wet areas.
