It’s amazing having a pool in summer. But how do you make pool decking non-slip? Here are three tips on how to stop slipping on your pool deck by making it non-slip
We all love lounging around the pool on a hot summer’s day, but that can change in a heartbeat. It won’t be fun when your friends and family slip and fall on your pool deck because it doesn’t have a non-slip product on it.. The best prevention is an anti-slip solution, and here are some options. We have a team of specialists waiting to help you turn your deck into a non-slip pool deck. We have helped millions of people all over the world with our slip prevention products.
Prevent slipping on tiled pool decks with chemical treatments
An anti-slip treatment is the easiest to apply to tiled, slippery decks to turn it into a non-slip pool deck. It is a chemical treatment that permanently changes your slippery tiles. This change allows water within the slippery tile to disperse quickly, giving you more traction.
These anti-slip treatments are handy for DIY and professional use sizes for larger areas. Typically, the DIY pack covers up to 100 sq feet and includes the cleaning products to prepare your slippery with.
Follow the two procedures to increase your slip resistance on slippery tiled floors. You can also learn more about anti-slip treatments and how they can help you keep safe.
Covering pool decks with non-slip coatings
Non-slip coatings are perfect for preventing slipping on pool decks. There are some options depending on the type of floor you have installed. We have Polyurethane Non-Slip Coatings or Epoxy Non-Slip Coatings. Both come in a range of colors, including clear, which is, by far, the best option if you want to keep the look of your non-slip pool deck.
A bit of preparation is involved before coating the slippery pool deck with either coating. There are loads of training videos available on our YouTube channel.
Use anti-slip Tape to prevent slipping on stairs, ramps & pool decks
Around your pool, you probably have stairs, ramps, or walkways that are slippery when wet. Anti-slip tape is a great product for these areas because it is easy to apply, resistant to water, and works effectively
Changing the slippery surface
As a last resort, you can also change the entire surface to turn it into a non-slip pool deck. This would involve removing the old surface and then applying a completely new surface. It could become costly and might disrupt your life for a few weeks. The main factor you have to consider is that once the new surface is installed, make sure you don’t have to apply an anti-slip product to stop it from being slippery. You don’t want to go through all of that effort for nothing. By following these easy pieces of advice, you can make your pool area safer for your friends and family.
Our company philosophy is to create safer walking spaces all over the world. For more than 15 years, we have been making floors safer by eliminating slippery floors. If you found this article helpful, why not learn about how we are making swimming pool floors less slippery.
