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Why Why Slip Resistance Matters for Line Marking?
Most people don't think about slip resistance when they think about line marking. But paint changes the surface characteristics of your floor. Apply the wrong product and you can create a slip hazard where none existed before.
AS 4586 classifies floors by slip resistance using P ratings (pendulum test, wet) and R ratings (ramp test, oil). Different areas need different ratings. A dry warehouse aisle has different requirements than a wet processing area.
We received a callback from a food processing plant in Laverton where staff were slipping on newly marked pedestrian lanes. The paint we'd used was fine for dry conditions but became slippery when wet from their regular wash-down.
We returned and applied anti-slip aggregate to the pedestrian lanes, bringing them up to P4 rating suitable for wet conditions. Now we always confirm the expected conditions before selecting materials.
Key Benefits
Material selection matched to your slip resistance requirements: P3 for dry, P4/P5 for wet areas
Anti-slip aggregates available for adding to standard paints when higher ratings needed
Pendulum testing available to verify slip resistance ratings after application
Understanding of R ratings for oil-wet conditions in industrial environments
Advice on appropriate ratings for different areas within your facility
Documentation of materials and expected slip resistance for compliance records
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Compliance Standards
AS 4586:2013
Primary standard for slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials.
AS/NZS 4663:2013
Slip resistance measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces using pendulum testing.
Safe Work Australia
Workplace safety requirements including floor slip resistance in work areas.
Building Code of Australia
References slip resistance requirements for floors in building design.
HB 197:1999
Handbook providing guidance on slip resistance classification and testing.
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AS 1742
Traffic Control Devices
Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.
AS/NZS 2890
Parking Facilities
Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 3.2m × 5.4m accessible), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.
AS 4586
Slip Resistance
Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.
AS/NZS 1428
Access & Mobility
Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P3 is suitable for dry internal areas. P4 for areas that may get wet occasionally. P5 for areas that are frequently wet. We help determine the appropriate rating for each area of your facility.
P ratings (pendulum test) measure wet barefoot slip resistance. R ratings (ramp test) measure slip resistance in oily conditions wearing footwear. Different tests for different hazards.
Yes, paint changes surface characteristics. Standard paint can reduce slip resistance on some surfaces. Anti-slip additives can increase slip resistance where needed.
Yes, we can arrange pendulum testing to verify slip resistance ratings after line marking application. This provides documented evidence of compliance.
We can apply anti-slip aggregates or coatings over existing marking to increase slip resistance. Or remark with appropriate anti-slip materials.
Slightly, due to aggregate additives. But this is minimal compared to the cost of a slip injury. We recommend anti-slip materials for any area that may get wet.
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