Construction example: Ceramic tile (polished) slip-resistant (Slip Out ME method)

February 2006
Slip-resistant processing was performed on the ceramic tile (polished) floors of the 1st floor, B1 floor, and B2 floor of Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi using the Slip Out (ME method).
Due to the polished ceramic tile flooring, it was a very slippery and dangerous material when wet.
The advantages of polished ceramic tiles, such as their hard material, glossiness, beauty, and ease of cleaning maintenance, were the main factors contributing to the slipperiness.
In response to the request from the management to suppress slipperiness without changing the gloss, beauty, or appearance of the polished ceramic tiles, we implemented a method using Slip Out (ME method) to create macro-level holes (widening the gaps) in the flooring material.
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At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish whether the ceramic tile is polished or coated with a silicone-based resin.
In our group, we can stop slipperiness while maintaining the luxurious feel, color, gloss, and cleanliness by using a special solvent that penetrates the coating of not only polished ceramic tiles but also coated ceramic tiles.


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・This method treats the surface of tiles and natural stones with solvents without compromising their aesthetic appeal, making them less slippery during rainy or humid conditions. ・The construction period is very short, and the site can be opened immediately after construction. The treatment solvent expands the existing gaps on the floor surface, forming cup-like structures, which, combined with the surface tension of water (preventing molecules from separating) and external pressure (such as from feet) applied to the water surface, creates a capillary phenomenon that suppresses slipping.