Maintaining Slip Resistance on a Granite Floor Granite floors can be slippery when wet. The amount of slipperiness can also be affected by the type of granite, the finish of the surface, and the presence of any substances that may reduce slip... Read More

Q. My porcelain tiles were very slippery (dangerous) when wet and in an attempt to make my tiles slip resistant I used a product that etched the porcelain tile floor to make it more slip resistant when wet. My tile floor is certainly much more slip... Read More

Q. I have polished white marble that is to slippery for the floor what is the best way to take away the polish ? I have not laid the tile yet ? We are planning to lay the floor asap.  A. Your best options are a slip resistance treatment or changing... Read More

Q. The church stairs in our sanctuary are visually difficult for our aging population, and we want to install something that will prevent fall hazards but be more aesthetically pleasing than black grit tape. The sanctuary is designed with a total six... Read More

There are several options for making the steps less slippery.  Option 1. The steps can be honed and the polish removed. The high-gloss shine will be gone, but the steps will be less slippery. This can be done by a qualified stone restoration... Read More

If the product you are using is a true impregnator it will not add or subtract from the slip-resistance of the stone. The impregnator is designed to penetrate below the surface of the stone. Check the product label carefully.CAUTION If an impregnator... Read More

There are several options for making the steps less slippery. Option 1. The steps can be honed and the polish removed. The high-gloss shine will be gone, but the steps will be less slippery. Option 2. Slip tape can purchased at your hardware or home... Read More

Although there are several coatings that will provide added slip resistance, there is, unfortunately, a trade-off. Coating the stone will increase maintenance requirements, but if safety is an issue, it’s worth considering. Contact a stone... Read More

It is very difficult to hone a granite floor without removing the lippage. If you do, the result will be an uneven shine. When granite needs honing and polishing the damage is relatively deep and will require starting with at least a 60 grit abrasive... Read More

There are several treatments that can be applied to give the granite more slip resistance or you can apply an slip resistance acrylic coating. Slip resistance treatments contain hydrofluoric acid which etches the surface of the stone. The treatment... Read More