Many types of outdoor flooring are used specifically for their beauty or all-around versatility. However sometimes, particularly when wet or damp, these same materials can be surprisingly slippery. Their toughness, while it may have been one of the reasons you chose them in the first place, often also means they happen to be very hard. This can lead to some very dangerous situations. For areas where you need safety yet durability, rubber patio tiles may be the best choice.
These are typically large square tiles at least 12”x 12” in size. Some are even larger depending on the brand and model. They can be made from a variety of rubber materials such as polypropylene and recycled rubber. And because they work so well on both the patio and deck, often are also advertised as rubber deck tiles too. Tough enough for year-round outdoor exposure to the elements and heavy daily use, yet soft enough to prevent injuries they are very useful.
Unequaled Grip
There is no doubt about it, certain areas and situations call for some serious grip. Stone tiles, concrete slabs, and even wooden decks can become unsafe to walk on in wet conditions. They also many times can grow slippery moss or algae which is not only annoying but compounds the problem.
You may live in an area with a high annual rainfall leaving these materials constantly wet, have a portion of your property that is prone to flooding or water runoff from other areas, or are simply looking to provide a textured flooring surface for all-around safety. If anyone, or all of these sound like your situation, rubber patio tiles can provide the grip you need.
Manufacturers have come up with a variety of textured grips to make the tiles as slip-proof as possible while also adding to their look at the same time. One of their biggest benefits, however, is that they are actually designed so that water will drain through the tile instead of pooling on top like it would with almost all other materials.
This allows them to provide a surface that is safe to walk on no matter how much water is present. For this reason, rubber patio tiles are ideal for a variety of situations but especially around the swimming pool, portable spa, or hot tub where a slippery surface could mean a serious accident.
A Soft Landing Spot
Slips and falls can happen, however, especially if you have young children. Making sure you have a forgiving landing spot for when they do, can mean the difference between a bruised ego and a trip to the emergency room, which is not fun for anyone no matter what age.
For the elderly, disabled, or anyone who has a condition where they are more likely to be injured from a fall, these tiles can be a huge help, and also provide some peace of mind.
The ability of rubber patio tiles to absorb the majority of the impact, while not causing physical damage or becoming damaged or broken themselves, can save a lot of pain, time, and cash. No broken bones or tiles is always a good thing.
Their soft pliable surface not only protects your well-being and that of your family, friends, and guests, but expensive or fragile items too. When used as flooring for outdoor kitchens for example they can help prevent expensive dishes, glasses, and bottles from shattering if they were to fall.
Really anywhere that you may be eating, drinking, using your phone, laptop, or tablet may be a smart place to think about installing them. Pergolas, gazebos, under patio covers, or wherever you do the majority of your relaxing or outdoor entertaining, are therefore all prime locations to use rubber patio tiles as well.
Easy To Install And Maintain
Similar to deck tiles, installation is a piece of cake. They can be laid down on top of any flat surface and are interlocking. This means you won’t need any adhesives or grout but also that you can place rubber patio tiles over concrete slabs, walkways, or decks with no surface preparation required.
The entire process often can be completed within minutes of taking them out of the box which is enough to boost anyone’s DIY confidence. To top it off, all you need to do to keep them clean is give them a good spray down with the hose when they are looking a little dirty.
Safety is all about prevention. With rubber patio tiles you can help to prevent accidents before they happen and best of all without any installation costs.
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