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 lab pricing, what’s included in a Zerofal test report, and how accurate certification protects your project from compliance risk.
Is Your Sample Ready? Prep Checklist
Accurate slip resistance results start before the test begins. This guide outlines how to prepare your samples for AS 4586 testing – covering size, cleaning, curing, and packaging – to ensure reliable, certifiable results the first time.
Sample Prep 101: What We Need – and What to Avoid
Sample quality drives valid AS 4586–2013 results. Send a minimum 200 × 200 mm tile per finish, clearly labeled and packed flat on a rigid backing so it can’t move or break in transit. Disclose any seals or coatings and note slider preferences (Slider 96/4S, Slider 55/TRL). Our Sample Prep Checklist prevents delays and protects your data.
How to Certify a Product Line: Don’t Stop at One Tile
Certifying one tile finish doesn’t cover the rest of the range. Under AS 4586–2013, gloss, matt, honed, or sealed tiles may all deliver different slip ratings. Zerofal helps structure bundled tests so each finish is properly certified—protecting your brand and giving specifiers confidence.
Technical Insight – What Certifiers Look for in a Lab Test Report
Certifiers look for specific details in an AS 4586:2013 slip test report—standard references, NATA traceability, slider type, and finish condition. This guide outlines what’s required and why it matters for compliance and approvals.
National Courier Service for Lab Test Samples
Sending samples for slip testing just got easier. Zerofal now offers a national courier service—freight is organised for you, with costs billed directly on your invoice.
What Actually Happens in a Slip Test Lab?
What really happens behind the scenes of a slip test? We walk you through the lab process – from sample prep to pendulum results and certification.