SlipLab undertakes both laboratory and in-situ testing in accordance with AS 4586, to verify the slip-resistance classification of a surface or material.
SlipLab is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to specifically undertake slip-resistance testing according to AS 4586 Appendix A Wet Pendulum Test Method and AS 4586 Appendix B Dry floor friction method.
We offer priority in situ testing for construction site handovers.
We provide Sydney’s quickest P classification service
For samples delivered to our laboratory at 16 Seymour Street, Hurstville Grove, NSW 2220 laboratory the prices are:
Pendulum Test Method
Ex GST. Per classification.
Dry Floor Friction Test Method
Ex GST. Per classification.
Wet Pendulum Tests
Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface according to AS 4586 2013 Appendix A
Wet Pendulum Test Method – ‘P’ Rating
(Slider 55 or Slider 96) – If not specified which slider to use, slider 96 will be used by default
Sample Requirements
- Five (5) whole tiles, if tiles smaller than 150 x 150 mm contact us to confirm requirements
- For flooring products that are either coating system (paint epoxy, etc) or a sheet type product (vinyl, rubber, carpet, etc) then (1) specimen being a minimum size of approximately 1000 x 500mm is required.
- A ‘mounting and grouting’ fee of $150 applies for any small tile samples (50mm x 50mm or less) supplied unmounted, such as unmounted mosaic tiles
All flooring products shall be supplied as they would be on a finished pedestrian surface. Therefore, samples must be fully cured, sealed, polished etc. Any flooring product that consists of small discrete elements such as mosaic tiles (50x50mm) are required to be mounted and grouted to a suitable substrate.
Dry Floor Friction Test
Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface according to Appendix B
Dry Floor Friction Test Method – ‘D’ Rating
Sample Requirements
Test samples shall be such that they provide a cumulative minimum test path of 800mm.
If the samples consist of small tiles (50mm x 500mm or less), they shall be fixed to a suitable surface, spaced, and grouted to manufactures specifications as they would be on a finished pedestrian surface.