Safety: How to Make Your Bathroom Slip-Proof
Find out how to make your bathroom a safer and an accident-free zone
Bare-foot traffic areas in the bathroom like the shower base or the tub are very risky due to slippery surfaces or when they have water accumulated. Thankfully, with smart design decisions and basic renovations, you can make your bathroom a safer and an accident-free zone.
Separate the shower/tub
Separating your shower or tub area using glass cubicles or balustrades is a practical way to minimise fall risks. The glass restricts water from flowing into the other parts of the bathroom. Install a wooden bench to sit on and dry yourself before stepping out, which further minimises the risk of slipping.
Separating your shower or tub area using glass cubicles or balustrades is a practical way to minimise fall risks. The glass restricts water from flowing into the other parts of the bathroom. Install a wooden bench to sit on and dry yourself before stepping out, which further minimises the risk of slipping.
This bathroom, made mostly from stone, separates the shower area with a curvaceous wall. The contrasting hues of the dark wall accentuates the soft pastel shades on the floor. It also prevents water from coming to the other side. The water-friendly stone is a low-maintenance material too.
Set boundaries with curbs
Most Indian bathrooms have an open plan layout – the shower, the sink and the commode are all in a free flowing space. This leaves the entire bathroom floor wet after a shower. Installing curbs around the shower area prevents water from getting every where.
In this bathroom, curb-barriers have been created to make the bathroom slip-proof as well as to demarcate zones. Though the shower and tub area is separated by glass, a pastel marble curb maximises safety. The curb around the commode area adds to the segregation of the zones. The raised structure doubles up the privacy. It also features a square cut-out, a jharokha if you will, which can be used for support.
Most Indian bathrooms have an open plan layout – the shower, the sink and the commode are all in a free flowing space. This leaves the entire bathroom floor wet after a shower. Installing curbs around the shower area prevents water from getting every where.
In this bathroom, curb-barriers have been created to make the bathroom slip-proof as well as to demarcate zones. Though the shower and tub area is separated by glass, a pastel marble curb maximises safety. The curb around the commode area adds to the segregation of the zones. The raised structure doubles up the privacy. It also features a square cut-out, a jharokha if you will, which can be used for support.
Contrasting colour curbs not only create a boundary between the shower area and the rest of the bathroom but also add to the decorative value. The black curb in this design contrasts the subtle wooden-coloured tile. Here, even though there’s no glass door, the spilled or the overflowing water will not make the entire bathroom floor wet.
Install grab-on bars/handles
Manoeuvring yourself on a wet bathroom floor gets easier if you have something to grab onto. Strategic placement of bars or handles is crucial. Accident-prone areas like the shower or the tub area calls for sturdy installations. A handle placed well also provides you with the support to lift yourself. In this bathroom, the towel handle doubles as a grab handle.
Manoeuvring yourself on a wet bathroom floor gets easier if you have something to grab onto. Strategic placement of bars or handles is crucial. Accident-prone areas like the shower or the tub area calls for sturdy installations. A handle placed well also provides you with the support to lift yourself. In this bathroom, the towel handle doubles as a grab handle.
Place skid-free bathroom mats
Bathroom mats add a touch of style while being extremely useful. Two mats are cleverly placed in this image near the most water-prone areas – the bathtub and the sink. The elegant velvet fabric on top hides the rubber suction underneath, which makes the mat skid-proof. Being highly water absorbent, it soaks up the excess water on the floor. You can stand on it and pat-dry yourself too!
Tip: Keep your rubber slippers right outside the shower enclosure. Put them on when you step out of the shower and get a better grip of the floor.
Bathroom mats add a touch of style while being extremely useful. Two mats are cleverly placed in this image near the most water-prone areas – the bathtub and the sink. The elegant velvet fabric on top hides the rubber suction underneath, which makes the mat skid-proof. Being highly water absorbent, it soaks up the excess water on the floor. You can stand on it and pat-dry yourself too!
Tip: Keep your rubber slippers right outside the shower enclosure. Put them on when you step out of the shower and get a better grip of the floor.
Do away with the listless, plastic bathroom mats. This innovative design takes recycling to the next level. The wine-cork mat prevents bathroom falls, while making a stylish statement. For extra effect, place a little plant on the mat’s edge to augment the eco-friendly factor.
Ensure proper drainage
Sloping is a part of the bathroom structuring process that allows water to drain away from an area. Also do say goodbye to the standard round, or square drain holes – opt for this contemporary, elongated drain made from premium-quality steel to catch all spills; it contrasts with the dark floor beautifully too.
Sloping is a part of the bathroom structuring process that allows water to drain away from an area. Also do say goodbye to the standard round, or square drain holes – opt for this contemporary, elongated drain made from premium-quality steel to catch all spills; it contrasts with the dark floor beautifully too.
Increase visibility with the right lighting
Natural light is the best way to see those hidden pools of water. If you know there’s water on the floor, you will exercise more caution. This bathroom makes use of natural light during the day. In addition to other lights installed in the space, there are focussed pendant lights hanging atop the toilet seat for better reading and visibility during the darker hours.
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Natural light is the best way to see those hidden pools of water. If you know there’s water on the floor, you will exercise more caution. This bathroom makes use of natural light during the day. In addition to other lights installed in the space, there are focussed pendant lights hanging atop the toilet seat for better reading and visibility during the darker hours.
Read more:
Which Vanity is Right for Your Bathroom?
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Do you have more tips to make the bathroom slip-resistant? Share in Comments below.
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To prevent dangerous falls, consider installing anti-slip floors that generate more friction and give your feet a stronger grip. The pebbled tiles in this image are ideal for those who have an affinity for natural materials. The tannish floor picks up the warm tones of the slate wall and the sink floor area and augments it. The inherently slip-resistant, pebbled tiles are high on the design quotient and safe for those twirls in the shower.