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Stop vinyl from being slippery

8 years ago

Hi all

Does anyone know how to stop vinyl from being slippery? Its a big issue for me at the moment.

Thank you

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graywings123
8 years ago
Vinyl what?
annyboadella00
Original Author
8 years ago
vinyl floor tiles
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Saypoint zone 6 CT
8 years ago
Do they have wax on them? If so, strip off any wax product with an ammonia based cleaner or floor wax remover product.
annyboadella00 thanked Saypoint zone 6 CT
SJ McCarthy
8 years ago
If the tiles are already in place, then there is no remedy. Ideally you would have to PURCHASE a highly textured vinyl tile that has a high slip-resistance rating.

The polishes and waxes used in commercial settings (the things that are used to make them look pretty and take all the abuse) will cause a slick tile to be EXTRA SLICK.

You need to remove ANY product (remove product build up using machines and chemicals or hands and knees scrubbing) that has been applied. Once that stuff has been removed you will have a less-slick floor.

Photos of what you have would REALLY help.
annyboadella00 thanked SJ McCarthy

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