Non-slip shower and bath

Prevent falls: why a non-slip surface matters

The bathroom is the room where falls happen most, and every year lives are upended by an accident that could have been avoided. Water, soap, and smooth surfaces (tile, enamel, ceramic) make the room extremely slippery and dangerous. For seniors, a slip in the shower or tub often means a serious injury, such as a hip fracture, that makes it hard to keep living at home.

To make wet bathroom floors safer, and other risky spots such as the stairs in your home, Tous Ergo has gathered a full range of prevention tools. A non-slip floor or tub bottom steadies your footing, makes transfers safer (for example, from standing to sitting on a shower stool), and brings some calm back to bathing.

Non-slip options for the shower and tub

There is no single fix. The right device depends on your bathroom layout and how you move. Here are the main daily living aids:

A classic suction-cup bath mat

The first step, and a useful one for the whole household, is a non-slip mat just outside the shower or tub. It is also a good idea to put a non-slip surface on the floor of the tub or shower base itself. Mats for inside the tub usually have heavy-duty suction cups underneath for a firm hold. On top, nubs or massage ridges help the sole grip and can encourage circulation.

Adhesive non-slip strips and treads

A mat works here too, and so do adhesive non-slip strips. The strips are a discreet, very hygienic alternative. Sold in rolls or as individual treads, they stick directly onto tub enamel or shower tile. Tous Ergo offers standard adhesive options and photoluminescent ones. The glow-in-the-dark models help people with vision changes, and they make a nighttime trip to the bathroom safer by marking a naturally lighted path.

Surface-treatment sprays and liquids

If you want to keep the look of the room, especially in a curbless shower, an anti-slip spray can add grip to a surface that did not have it. That is what the Grip solution does: an invisible treatment that changes the microscopic structure of the surface (enamel or ceramic) and creates micro-suction you cannot see. This permanent treatment holds up to ordinary cleaners.

Comparison chart: which non-slip product should you choose?

How to care for a non-slip product

A warm, damp bathroom is an easy place for bacteria and mold to grow. Suction-cup shower mats need consistent care. Peel the mat up after each use, rinse it with clear water, and hang it until it is fully dry. Most Tous Ergo models are machine-washable at 30°C or 40°C. For adhesive strips and spray treatments, your usual mild cleaners are enough. Their smooth surface is made so water does not sit.

Who these products are for

Non-slip equipment is useful prevention for anyone. For several medical situations, it is essential:

• Seniors with sarcopenia: Age-related muscle loss reduces the strength you have to catch yourself if you slip. A secured tub floor makes up for that slower reaction.
• People with osteoarthritis or rheumatic pain: Joint pain in the knees and hips makes footing less steady. The soft nubs on a natural-rubber mat absorb some of the impact and help you plant your feet.
• People with neurological conditions (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's): When balance and the sense of where your body is in space change, the room needs to forgive a misplaced step. High-contrast mats (red or blue) can also help people with cognitive changes see the shower floor more clearly.
• Rehab after surgery: After a hip or knee replacement, uncontrolled twisting of the leg is strictly off limits. Non-slip strips keep the foot planted while you soap up.