5 Ways to Stop Bath Mat From Slipping

Adam-Paul
Written By Adam Paul - Waterproofing Expert

Bath mat slippering is a severe problem in the bathroom. Bath mat slippering occurs when the bathmat fail to stay securely in place in the bathroom. The main reason for the bathmat slippering is less friction between bath mat and bathroom floor. Bath mat slippering causes to risk of slips and falls, potential injuries, damage to the bathroom floor, reduced comfort and convenience and increased hygiene issues. You should follow the below 5 ways to stop bathmat slippering

5 ways to stop bathmat from slipping

  1. Use non-slip rug pads of grippers
  2. Apply silicone caulk bottom of the bath mat
  3. Use double-sided carpet tape bottom of the bathmat
  4. Use a non-slip backing bathmat
  5. Clean the bathroom floor and bathmat properly

A bathmat can slip due to non-slip backing of the bath mat, smooth or wet floor surface, worn-out non-slip features, improper mat placement, build-up soap or dirt on the bathroom floor, and improper stepping on the bathmat.

A rubber bathmat, antislip bathmat can be slipped due to the reduction of the friction between the bathmat and the bathroom floor. All of the bathroom floors tend to slip when it is too smooth, glaze or friction reduction methods. You can prevent bathroom slippering by choosing textured of matte finish tiles, regularly cleaning bathroom floors, using non-slip mats or rugs, installing antislip flooring, ensuring proper drainage and waterproofing the bathroom.

Stop Bath Mat Slipping

How to Stop Bath Mat Slipping?

These are the 5 ways to stop bathmat slippering

  1. Use non-slip rug pads or grippers
  2. Apply silicone caulk bottom of the bathmat
  3. Use double-sided carpet tape
  4. Use non-slip backing bath mat
  5. Clean the bathroom floor and bath mat regularly

1. Use non-slip rug pads or grippers

Non-slip rug pads or grippers are specially designed materials that are placed underneath rugs or bathmats to provide traction and prevent them from sliding on smooth surfaces such as bathroom floors. Using non-slip rug pads or grippers helps to enhance safety in the bathroom, protect the bathroom floor from scratches, extend bathmat life and easy to maintain by washing and cleaning. Rug pads are made from rubber, PVC, or a combination of felt and rubber. Non-slip rug pads or grippers are mainly 3 types: Rubber pads, Felt and rubber combination pads and pvc grippers. 

Rubber pads: Rubber pads are thin and flexible. These are entirely made of rubber. Rubber pads tend to stop slipping on hard surfaces like tile, and vinyl floors in the bathroom.

Felt and rubber combined pads: Felt and rubber combined pads consist of a top felt layer and rubber backing on the bottom. Due to the bottom rubber layer mat will not slip on the bathroom floor.

PVC grippers: PVC grippers are made of durable PVC and are highly effective on smaller bathmats. 

How to use non-slip rug pads or grippers in the bathroom

  1. Measure the size of the bathmat
  2. Trim the pad or gripper according to the size of the bath mat
  3. Place the pad under the bathmat
  4. Press down firmly on the surface to make good contact between the floor and the mat
  5. Test the bathmat slipping by pushing it
Use non-slip Rug Pads

2. Apply silicone caulk bottom of the bathmat

Silicone caulk is a flexible, waterproof sealant. It becomes a flexible, rubbery seal when it is cured. Applying silicone caulk to the back of a bathmat is a DIY method to create a non-slip surface that prevents the mat from sliding on the bathroom floor. Applying a bath mat is a cost-effective and durable solution. In this step, you will need clear silicone caulk, a caulk gun, scissors, protective glass, a clean cloth and a bath mat. 

Steps to apply silicone caulk under the bath mat

  1. Prepare the bathmat by cleaning the bathmat back thoroughly and removing all dust, dirt, and soap residues.
  2. Load the caulk gun with silicon caulk
  3. Apply silicone caulk under the bath mat by facing up the bottom side. You can apply silicone under the bath mat as horizontal lines and verticle lines over the bottom of the mat
  4. Smooth the caulk under the bath mat using a finger or caulking tool
  5. Let it dry until the caulks are cured at the bottom of the bath mat.
Apply Silicone Caulk

3. Use double-sided carpet tape 

Using double-sided carpet tape is another effective method to prevent a bathmat from slipping on smooth surfaces like bathroom tiles. This method ensures that the bathmat stays firmly in place. Using double-sided carpet tape is cost cost-effective and permanent solution until you remove it. You can't move the bathmat here and there due to double-sided carpet tape. Double-sided carpet tape is a strong adhesive tape designed to bond two surfaces together. You will need to double-sided carpet tape, scissors, measuring tape and a bath mat. 

Steps to install double side carpet tape bottom of the bath mat.

  1. Clean the bathmat by removing dirt, dust or moisture under the bathmat
  2. Measure the length and width of your bathmat to determine how much tape you’ll need. 
  3. Apply the tape on the mat by peeling off the backing one side of the tape and the adhesive side firmly onto the back of the bathmat. 
  4. Remove the protective backing and position the bathmat on the floor where you need to place it.
  5. Test for its stability and whether the bathmat is moving.
Double Sided Tape

4. Use non-slip backing bath mat

Using a non-slip backing bathmat is a convenient and effective way to ensure it stays securely in place on the bathroom floor. Non-slip backing bathmats are referred to the underside of a bathmat that increases friction between the mat and the floor. The non-slip backing is made from rubber, latex, or silicone, which are consits of higher gripping properties. Non-slip backing bathmats are mainly 3 types: Rubber backing bathmats, latex backing bathmats, silicone backing bathmats and PVC backing bathmats.

  1. Rubber backing bathmats: Rubber backing bathmats are excellent for smooth, hard surfaces like tile of vinyl
  2. Latex backing bathmats: Latex backing bathmats are softener and more flexible than rubber and it provide more traction than rubber backing also.
  3. Silicone backing bathmats: Silicone backing bathmats provide strong adhesion to the floor. Silicone backing bathmats are flexible, easy to clean and resistant to mold which is essential for damp bathroom environments.

5. Clean the bathroom floor and bath mat regularly

Regular cleaning the bathmat floor and bathmat involves removing dirt, debris, moisture, and soap residue from both surfaces to maintain hygiene and ensure the mat's non-slip features function effectively. Cleaning the bathroom and bathmat helps to improve trips, enhance hygiene, extent bathmat life and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the bathroom.

What can you use for bathroom and bathmat cleaning?

You can use a soft cloth or microfiber mop to clean the bathroom. It avoids scratching the surface while effectively removing dirt and moisture.

You can use mild detergent, dish soap as natural bathroom cleaners and baking soda and white vinegar as natural cleaners in the bathroom. 

You can use a non-abrasive scrub brush to gently scrub the bathmat. it helps to clean deep grooves bottom of the bathmat where dirt can accumulate.

Clean Bathroom Floor

What is Bathmat Slipping?

Bathmat slippering occurs when a bathmat fails to stay securely in place on the bathroom floor, sliding or moving unexpectedly. The bathmat is slippered on the bathroom floor due to the reduction of the fraction between the bathmat and the bathroom floor.

Bathmat slippering causes severe problems such as an increasing risk of slips and falls, potential injuries, damage to the bathroom floor, reduced comfort and convenience and increased hygiene issues.

What are the Reasons for Bathmat Slipping?

These are the common reasons for bathmat slippering

  1. Lack of non-slip backing of the bath mat
  2. Smooth or wet floor surface in the bathroom
  3. Worn-out non-slip features of the bath mat
  4. Improper mat placement in the bathroom
  5. A build-up of dirt or soap residue on the bathroom floor
  6. Improper step to the bathmat 

Can a Rubber Bath Mat Slip?

Yes, a rubber bathmat also slip on the bathtub floor when the bathroom floor is highly smooth, the floor is soapy or wet, the rubber backing is worn, and steps wrongly on the bath mat.

Is Antislip Bathmat Slip on Tiles?

Yes, even antilip bathmat can also slip on the tile surface when the moisture level is high, mold and mildew grow bottom of the bathmat, and dirty or oily tile surface.

What Bathroom Floor is the Most Slipped?

The most slipped bathroom floors are ceramic tile bathroom floor, porcelain tile bathroom floor, vinyl flooring bathroom floor, marble bathroom floor and laminated bathroom floor. 

How to Prevent Slippering on the Bathroom Floor?

In order to prevent the bathroom floor from slippering you should follow the below method.

  1. Choose textured or matte finish tiles
  2. Regular clean bathroom floor
  3. Use non-slip mats or rugs
  4. Install anti-slip flooring
  5. Ensure proper drainage in the bathroom
  6. Waterproof the bathroom floor