An important requirement in the NDIS recommendations is installing non-slip ceramic tiles. Here at Ceramic Tile Supplies, we offer a wide selection of non-slip ceramic tiles to meet these NDIS standards. If you’re looking for non-slip tiles for an aged care center, bathroom, hospital or home – CT Supplies is here to help you provide a safer environment for your needs.
About NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides all people with disabilities essential resources, connections and services that improves their overall wellbeing. With around 4.3 million Australians with a disability, this is an important initiative that improves millions of lives in countless ways.
Providing home modifications is an essential piece of the puzzle, with the NDIS recommending detailed guidelines for builders and designers. From small adaptations such as a grab rail, to more complex modifications such as ramp solutions for dwelling areas. To meet NDIS standards, there’s a detailed list of Complex Home Modifications (CHM) with funding accessible through the individual’s NDIS plan.
When it comes to flooring, there are specific flooring requirements to meet for different areas/spaces. Below, we’ve outlined flooring information to keep in mind when choosing your NDIS flooring. However, always consult with a NDIS provider to confirm what will be best for your requirements.
Slip resistant tiles
Slip resistant flooring are glazed or unglazed porcelain tiles that meet the required slip resistant ratings that have been assessed by Slip Tests. When browsing through CT Supplies’ range of slip resistant tiles you will notice the Slip Ratings given alongside each tile.
Slip resistant tiles are tested via three different methods:
- Oil-wet ramp test (R9 – R13)
- Pendulum test (P0 – P5)
- Wet barefoot ramp test (A/B/C)
For more information, visit our slip resistant tiles page here.
Bathrooms
Due to the amount of water that is sprayed from taps, sinks and shower heads, it’s vital to invest in non-slip bathroom tiles to increase safety. Regardless of whether you’re seeking to meet NDIS requirements or, you’re simply building a general bathroom for your home – slip resistant tiles are essential.
Slipping and falling is a major cause of home injuries for elderly, children and people with disabilities. By installing non-slip tiles you will greatly reduce risk and improve usability in your bathroom.
For aged care bathrooms and ensuites the wet pendulum meets P3 with an oil/wet ramp rating of B. This means the flooring needs to be tough and negate water to prevent a slippery surface as well as appropriate substrate surface for wall tiling too.
For toilet facilities in offices, hotels and shopping centers, the requirements are similar with the wet pendulum test requiring P3 tiles and an oil/wet ramp rating of R10.
Entrances/hallways
Entrances and hallways are the main point of entry, seeing a lot of foot traffic constantly. It’s vital that these areas of the building or home cater to all guests and visitors.
Alongside providing easy access paths and walkways (offering 1000mm minimum width, or wider for wheelchair access), the flooring must be a slip resistant surface, such as concrete broom finish or wooden trowel finish. This applies to any ramps or dwelling entrances too.
Kitchens
Kitchens are another area that is prone to water spraying from taps, sinks, dishwashers etc. Ideally, slip resistant tiles would be installed in every home/building kitchen regardless of meeting NDIS requirements. This improves overall safety for all occupants.
NDIS kitchens vary significantly depending on the design of the kitchen as well as the disability of the individual/s. A requirement that’s consistent across the board, is installing non slip tiles. It’s always useful discussing with your local NDIS provider on which flooring they would recommend for your specific job.
Non slip tiles Perth
If you’re looking for non-slip tiles in Perth, look no further. Here at Ceramic Tile Supplies, we’ve got a wide range of ceramic tiles to suit all needs and style preferences. Visit one of our showrooms or browse our selection online. We’re only a phone call away if you have any questions.
