Slip Shield
Slip Shield is Somany's advanced anti-skid tile technology, engineered through a specialised post-print surface treatment that creates a controlled micro-textured layer on the tile surface ensuring safety from slipping. This micro-structure enhances grip by increasing the coefficient of friction, ensuring reliable traction even under wet and soapy conditions, while maintaining the original visual appeal and smoothness of the tile. Slip Shield tiles have R10–R11 slip resistance ratings, placing them in a highest-safety category for water-prone and high-slip areas. Slip Shield tiles achieved coefficient of friction values of up to 0.6–0.7 (COF) in dry conditions and 0.5–0.6 (COF) under wet or soapy conditions, demonstrating significantly higher grip performance compared to conventional tiles evaluated under similar test parameters. Designed for bathrooms, kitchens, balconies, terraces, pool decks, and outdoor spaces, Slip Shield combines safety & comfort. The surface resists graze and blemishes, remains easy to clean, and does not compromise on aesthetics unlike traditional rough anti-skid tiles. Available across ceramic and vitrified (Duragres) formats, Slip Shield delivers a practical yet refined solution that enhances safety across residential and commercial environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slip Shield technology?
Slip Shield is Somany's advanced anti-skid tile technology using a specialised post-print surface treatment that creates a controlled micro-textured layer. This enhances grip by increasing the coefficient of friction, ensuring reliable traction even under wet and soapy conditions.
What are the slip resistance ratings of Slip Shield tiles?
Slip Shield tiles achieve R10–R11 slip resistance ratings — the highest-safety category for water-prone areas — offering greater traction than standard R10 tiles. This ensures reliable grip even under wet, soapy, or oily conditions.
Where can Slip Shield tiles be used?
Slip Shield tiles are designed for bathrooms, kitchens, balconies, terraces, pool decks, and outdoor spaces. They combine safety with comfort, resist graze and blemishes, remain easy to clean, and maintain aesthetics unlike traditional rough anti-skid tiles.
How does R11 compare to R10 for slip resistance?
R11 offers higher traction than R10. Somany Slip Shield tiles achieve R11, making them safer for wet or oily conditions like pool decks and commercial kitchens.
Are Slip Shield tiles suitable for bathroom floors?
Yes. Slip Shield tiles are specifically engineered for water-prone areas. Their micro-textured surface maintains reliable traction even when wet or soapy, making them an excellent choice for bathroom floors.
