Knowledge Base : Slip Resistance Explained
Clear, compliant answers to the most common questions about slip resistance testing, standards, safety, and certification. Start by choosing a topic below.
Slip Resistance Basics
Understand P and D ratings, test types, and how slip resistance is measured.
Standards & Compliance
AS 4586, AS 4663, NCC requirements—explained clearly for specifiers and safety teams.
Sector Safety Series
Explore tailored safety guidance by industry: retail, aged care, education, and more.
Product Certification
See what it takes to get slip resistance certification for tiles, coatings, and surfaces..
Test Reports Explained
Learn how to read wet and dry test reports and what the results really mean.
Lab testing Insights
Go behind the scenes of our accredited lab testing process. See how precision matters.
Risk & Prevention
Practical tips to prevent slips and reduce your liability through design and maintenance.
Recent Articles
Colour, Grit and Surface Finish: How Subtle Differences Change Slip Ratings (AS 4586:2013)
Colour, grit and finish change slip resistance. Learn why P-ratings vary across tile ranges and coatings
Why One Slip Test Isn’t Enough for Product Lines (AS 4586:2013)
Slip resistance varies across colours and finishes. Learn why one AS 4586 test cannot certify an entire product line.
Industrial Slip Resistance: Dust, Boots & Coating Drift (AS 4663:2013)
: Industrial floors change fast. Learn how dust, coatings and machinery reduce slip resistance and why AS 4663 onsite testing is essential.
Slip Ratings Demystified: P4, P5, and Why They Matter (AS 4586:2013)
Understand P4 and P5 slip ratings under AS 4586 and how wet pendulum testing determines compliance.
How Much Does Slip Resistance Lab Testing Cost?
Slip resistance testing costs depend on surface type, number of samples, and method (wet pendulum or dry friction). This guide explains typical AS 4586
Cure Time Matters—Avoid Testing Too Soon
Curing is one of the most overlooked factors in slip resistance testing. This article explains how premature testing can understate performance, invalidate AS 4586