Are floor stickers anti-slip, and which floors do they hold on?
Yes — floor graphics are finished with an anti-slip R10 laminate that is certified for public foot traffic, and they last up to 6 months of walking. They hold on sealed smooth floors: tiles, PVC, sealed wood and stone. Carpet needs a film of its own; for asphalt and paving there is textured street film.
What R10 means
The slip resistance of flooring is graded in classes R9 to R13; R10 is the class usual for entrances, sales floors, corridors and exhibition areas. The laminate sits over the print, protects it from abrasion and gives the surface its grip.
Floors
| Floor | Suitable? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tiles, porcelain stoneware | Yes | Keep grout lines away from the edges where possible |
| PVC, linoleum, vinyl | Yes | Smooth and sealed |
| Sealed parquet, laminate | Yes | Not oiled or waxed floors |
| Natural stone, sealed concrete | Yes | Not rough, unsealed concrete |
| Carpet | Only with carpet film | Please say so beforehand |
| Asphalt, paving, pavement | Textured street film | Short-term outdoor use |
Applying and removing
- Clean the floor thoroughly and let it dry — dust and a film of floor polish are the most common reason for lifting edges.
- Position the sticker, peel the backing in stages and press firmly from the centre outwards, the edges especially.
- From smooth floors the stickers peel off without residue; scrubbing machines and wet cleaning shorten the lifetime.
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Questions
How large can floor graphics be?
From 10 × 10 to 300 × 300 cm; larger areas are laid from several pieces.
Do floor graphics work outdoors?
Short-term, yes — for events, openings, wayfinding. On asphalt and paving the textured street film, which presses into the rough surface.
Can the floor be mopped over them?
Yes, damp mopping is fine. Scrubbing machines and pressure washers lift the edges.
Does removal leave residue?
Floor stickers are lifted at a corner and pulled off flat; sealed smooth floors come clean, unsealed wood or stone may hold adhesive — test a spot first.
Does the floor need preparing before the sticker goes down?
Clean, dry and grease-free is enough: sweep, mop, let dry. Freshly sealed or waxed floors need to cure before the film holds.
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