Different Types of Slip Resistance Floor Tests

 

Slippery floors can cause serious injuries to our body. Slipperiness can be measured in terms of coefficient of friction. Slip resistant floor tiles have a coefficient of friction equal to 0.60 or more to meet the ADA or OSHA standards. There are various tests to measure the slipperiness of the slip resistant floor tiles which are:

The Ramp Test:

 In this test, a person has to walk over the floor laden with water or oil to and fro both barefoot and with the shoes at an inclined plane. The inclination at which slipping happens is the measure of slipperiness which can be from R9-R13 according to the German DIN standards.

The Pendulum Test:

 In the pendulum test a pendulum is made to swing over the floor and recorded by a machine with a pointer. The more slippery the floor is the pointer reads to zero and the less slippery it is, the pointer gives a higher value.

V Ratings:

 A higher V rating like V10 indicates the greater ability of the tiles to disperse water a lower rating like V0 indicates opposite. This is significant for the tiles of the swimming pool.

A new technology called Nanoker is useful for production of slip resistant tiles.

 Slip Resistant Floor Coating

There are several floor coatings for floor restoration treatment in the market which can make the floor slip resistant by increasing the coefficient of friction. They are generally available in aerosol spray forms and can be sprayed on any surface. Rust Oleum is an example of such spray.

 However, It is better to buy the slip resistant tiles or slip resistant floor coatings to avoid injuries and accidents.