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classctioga73
Explorer
Jul 20, 2018

slippery shower floor

So i have one of those typical stand in showers that you can barely move in. My issue is that the floor of the shower is very slippery, just the other day one of my kids came barreling out because she slipped while inside. I know i could use those suction mats but I hate having to clean up from under those things. So my question is has anyone ever lightly sanded the shower floor and added some kind of water resistant epoxy with sand grit? or even some sand textured tape?
I am open to any ideas out there, please help
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  • MobileBasset's avatar
    MobileBasset
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2018
    If cleaning a mat bothers you, wait until you see what happens to a sandpapered/epoxy covered shower floor. Just rinse and hang the mat to dry after each use.
  • 4LeggedToyz's avatar
    4LeggedToyz
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2018
    I applied Tub Grip Clear anti-slip bathtub coating by Grip-It (purchased from Amazon) and it is working well. Must follow exact instructions for application and cleaning.
  • Dusty_R's avatar
    Dusty_R
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2018
    We use a suction mats in the shower in our S/B house. We hang/stick it to the shower wall after we get out of the shower. It stays fairly clean that way.
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Jul 20, 2018
    I got a teak insert from Bed Bath and Beyond. Had to cut it a bit too fit but works well plus my toilet is in there so the teak mat makes a nice place to put your feet. I dislike the slippery floor of the shower as well so I fixed it.

    Another nice feature is, the teak mat spreads the weight out so there is no 'give' in the pan now, at all.
  • TexasShadow's avatar
    TexasShadow
    Explorer II
    Jul 20, 2018
    ditto for the non slip stickers. ours are several years old and still function and look good.
    another thing you can do is simply put down a towel to stand on.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2018
    shastagary wrote:
    or just apply some of the many available non slip stickers to the shower floor Safety-Walk Shower Strips


    Agree. Or go to Lowe's and pick up some shower grips that stick to the bottom of your shower and get some that are designed like pretty flowers or strips or stars or something like that period
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Jul 21, 2018
    Dusty R wrote:
    We use a suction mats in the shower in our S/B house. We hang/stick it to the shower wall after we get out of the shower. It stays fairly clean that way.


    Right.

    And when it needs cleaning, you can just put it in the washer on a gentle cycle and soak in hot water + bleach + detergent. Let it agitate a bit, stop the cycle and soak for up to 24 hours (3-4 is good) and then run it on through. I do this with the mat and and curtain.
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer II
    Jul 22, 2018
    Amazon has a lot of them . "The House of Teak Shower Mat" $37. 19.75 x 19.75 x 1"

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