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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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Walkway Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

Walkways are more than just paths; they guide customers, visitors, and employees every day. Despite their importance, they’re often neglected during maintenance checks. Over time, small issues add up, turning seemingly safe spaces into slip or trip hazards. The problem? Most people don’t even realize…

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Slip Test Trends in 2025, What Businesses Are Doing Differently

Slips and falls are still a leading cause of workplace accidents, but in 2025, businesses aren’t taking chances. They’re rethinking how they approach floor safety, especially when it comes to the slip test. With evolving standards, better technology, and increased legal accountability, the way companies…

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ANSI B101 vs. ANSI A326.3, Avoid These Key Mistakes

If you’re trying to make your floors safer by following ANSI B101.1 or B101.3, you’re not alone, but there’s something important you should know. ANSI B101.1 and B101.3 are no longer an approved ANSI standard. It was officially withdrawn due to a lack of compliance,…

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Why the BOT-3000E Is the Best Tribometer for Your Industry

When it comes to walkway safety, one device is essential for measuring slip resistance the tribometer. But with various options on the market, selecting the right one for your facility can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for accuracy, compliance, and ease of use, the BOT-3000E…

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