If you’ve ever been handed a slip test report stamped “AS 4586-compliant,” you might assume it came from a high-tech lab—and you’d be right. But what actually happens between the moment your tile sample arrives and the moment that report lands in your inbox?

At Zerofal, we specialise in slip resistance testing for new surfaces under AS 4586-2013, the national standard. Here’s how it works.

Step 1: We Log and Inspect Your Sample

Every product is photographed, labelled, and checked for damage. We confirm surface type, size, and whether the sample was prepared or supplied raw.

Step 2: We Choose the Right Test Method

AS 4586-2013 includes four main methods:

• Wet Pendulum (P0–P5): For wet areas like bathrooms or foyers
• Dry Floor Friction (D0 or D1): For dry-only surfaces
• Oil Wet Ramp and
• Wet Barefoot Ramp 

Zerofal offers Pendulum and/or Dry Friction tests which suit the vast majority of situations.

Step 3: The Test Begins

We use:

• The Portable Skid Resistance Tester (pendulums) for wet tests
• The Tortus III dry friction tester for dry areas

Each test is performed under controlled lab conditions, with rubber sliders conditioned to the standard and calibrated devices inspected regularly.

Step 4: Results Are Analysed and Rounded

The average result is calculated and classified:

• Wet Pendulum: P0 to P5
• Dry Friction: D0 (fail) or D1 (pass)

Results are rounded per standard, and cross-checked and authorised.

Step 5: We Issue a NATA-Traceable Report

Every report includes test conditions, methods used, photos, and results. It’s ready for compliance documentation and audit.

Why It Matters

Not all slip test labs are accredited or independent. Some use uncalibrated gear or mix field and lab protocols. We don’t.

Zerofal delivers certified, impartial testing that meets legal and technical standards—and gives your project real protection.