Ceramic Floor Slipperiness Classification – A new approach for assessing slip resistance of ceramic tiles

Comparative Analysis of Slip Resistance Test Methods for Granite Floors

“…Out of the tested range, only this type of slab has concavities convexities with a circular shape, which may cause a different adhesion of the slide the PTV test. As in other works [13,23], a significant reduction in SRV was observed un wet conditions. However, it remained satisfactorily above 36 units for the flam brushed, and grained slabs.…”

“…The classification scales associated with the various slip resistance test methods are not compatible [ 13 , 14 , 15 ]. The feelings of people walking on the floors are not always reflected by the values of the coefficients obtained by methods using only test equipment, as shown Choi et al’s work [ 14 ].…”

“…It is assumed that the floors for which the value of μ is higher than 0.75 can be regarded as antislip [12], while μ above 0.4 is regarded as an acceptable value [4]. The classification scales associated with the various slip resistance test methods are not compatible [13][14][15]. The feelings of people walking on the floors are not always reflected by the values of the coefficients obtained by methods using only test equipment, as shown Choi et al's work [14].…”

Sustainability and Environmental Awareness in the Ceramic Industry

“…On the one hand surface properties are essential in meeting the requirements of safety in use. To ensure sufficient slip resistance to protect against the risk of falling, tiles intended to use on floors need to be tested [71]. On the other hand, there is a remarkable risk of slipping due to interaction with slippery materials.…”

“…Distribution of results measured on particular glazed surfaces can support this theory. As previous studies showed [71,73] in order to understand the behaviour of a ceramic tile, its surface structure needs to be measured. So quantification of slipperiness and surface roughness indicates an aspect with which cleanability can be interpretable, due to the fact that all three are interrelated properties of the flooring.…”