SmoothGrip Tiles
Discover Stoneworld's SmoothGrip finish collection, porcelain tiles with proprietary slip-resistant technology that looks smooth and performs safely in wet and outdoor areas. Wholesale supply across Australia.
SmoothGrip Finish Tiles
Slip resistance and aesthetic quality have historically been in tension in tile design. Textured, high-grip surfaces provide safety but compromise the clean visual lines that contemporary design demands. SmoothGrip is Stoneworld's own finish technology that resolves this issue, delivering a tile that looks and feels smooth and refined, while providing the slip resistance required for outdoor areas, wet zones, and other applications where safety is non-negotiable.
The Technology Behind SmoothGrip
SmoothGrip is an anti-slip surface treatment applied to porcelain tiles that increases the coefficient of friction when the surface is wet, without the coarse, abrasive texture associated with traditional slip-resistant tiles. The result is a tile that passes the required Australian slip resistance standards for outdoor and wet-area applications while maintaining the refined, smooth visual quality of a standard porcelain floor tile. For designers, this means that safety requirements no longer dictate a compromise in the aesthetic of outdoor and wet-area spaces.
Applications for SmoothGrip Tiles
SmoothGrip tiles are specified wherever slip resistance is a requirement without sacrificing visual quality. Pool surrounds are among the most common applications, the poolside surface that sees constant wet foot traffic and requires a high slip rating to comply with safety standards. Outdoor terraces, alfresco areas, and garden paths benefit from the same combination of performance and aesthetic quality. Internal wet areas, bathroom floors and shower recesses, are also ideal applications, particularly where the design calls for a seamless, smooth-looking surface rather than a heavily textured tile.
In commercial settings, SmoothGrip tiles are specified for entry foyers, commercial bathrooms, and food service areas, surfaces where the combination of high foot traffic and wet or dirty conditions makes slip resistance a safety imperative.
Designing With Safety as a Starting Point
The availability of SmoothGrip tiles in a wide range of the Stoneworld aesthetic families, including stone look, marble look, concrete look, and travertine look, means that slip resistance requirements no longer constrain the design palette. Outdoor and wet areas can be specified with the same design intention as any other surface in the project. For architects and designers working on projects where the design language needs to run consistently from dry interior spaces to wet and outdoor areas, SmoothGrip provides the technical foundation for that consistency.
Stoneworld's SmoothGrip technology is available across a range of tile aesthetics and formats. All products carry a 10-year product warranty and are supplied to trade professionals nationwide through the Stoneworld distribution network.
