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What Impacts Slip Resistance Most?

Slippery floors are a major cause of accidents in public spaces, businesses, and homes. But what really determines how safe a floor is its material, how it’s cleaned, or how old it is? The answer isn’t always simple, which is why slip resistance testing is…

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How ANSI A326.3 and ANSI A137.3 Guides Early Design Choices

When it comes to creating safe, stylish, and code-compliant spaces, flooring choices matter more than most people realize. That’s why many architects and designers now rely on ANSI A326.3 and ANSI A137.1, the American National Standard for measuring the dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) of…

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How Often Should a Tribometer Be Calibrated?

In the world of walkway safety, precision matters. Whether you’re testing tiles in a commercial building or verifying slip resistance after an installation, your equipment must be trustworthy. That’s where the tribometer comes in. However, like any precision instrument, a tribometer is only as reliable…

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The Science Behind Floor Safety Testing

We walk on floors every day without thinking twice, but behind every safe step is science. Floor safety testing is not just about ticking boxes for compliance it’s a detailed process based on physics, human behavior, and environmental conditions. If you’ve ever wondered how slips…

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DCOF Tile Ratings: Ceramic, Porcelain, or Stone?

When choosing flooring for homes, businesses, or public spaces, safety often takes priority. One of the most reliable ways to assess slip risk is by checking the tile’s DCOF, or Dynamic Coefficient of Friction. But how do popular tile types like ceramic, porcelain, and natural…

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ANSI A326.3 Explained Safer Flooring Made Simple

When choosing flooring for commercial spaces, safety is just as important as aesthetics. ANSI A326.3 is the recognized standard in the U.S. that defines how slip resistance is measured for hard surface flooring materials. Developed by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), this standard…

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Floor Safety Begins with Slip Resistance Testing. Here’s Why?

Slip and fall accidents are more than just minor mishaps; they can lead to serious injuries, costly lawsuits, and damage to your reputation. Whether you’re managing a commercial building, retail space, or public facility, one thing is clear: floor safety should never be an afterthought.…

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Property Owners Failing Floor Slip Resistance Testing

As a property owner, ensuring the safety of your floors is not just about keeping up appearances it’s about preventing accidents and staying compliant with safety standards. One crucial safety measure is floor slip resistance testing, which assesses the likelihood of slips and falls on…

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Understanding Slip Resistance Testing

Slip resistance testing measures how safe a walking surface is by evaluating its ability to prevent slips and falls. This is especially important in high-traffic areas like hotels, hospitals, shopping centers, and workplaces. The results help determine whether a floor meets safety standards such as…

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Why DCOF Changes Over Time and When to Retest

Floor safety is more than just choosing the right material it’s about ongoing performance. At the heart of slip resistance is the Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF), a metric used to assess how safe a flooring surface is under wet conditions. But here’s something many…

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