Free Laboratory Testing
Architects and specifiers - send us your tiles and we’ll test the slip resistance and sustainability qualities and send you the report
Yes. You read that correctly. We’ll test the slip resistance of a floor sample delivered to us for no fee and provide you with a report detailing its friction properties. This will help you comply with Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations and BS 7976 & BS 13036-4
Who is this service for?
This service is primarily aimed at architects and specifiers. Many tiles come with an ‘R Rating’ that doesn’t necessarily translate into real world slip resistance tests once installed. Selecting a tile, particularly for commercial properties often falls to the architect and we will help you make sure that whichever tile you choose has a slip resistance that matches your needs.
More Questions & Answers About our Lab Service
Before you send us a sample, please read these FAQs so that you know what to expect.
- How many samples will you test at once?
As this is a free service, we sepcify a maximum of 6 samples. We aim to inform professionals once they are near a decision not test an entire range of tiles.
- What exactly do I need to send you?
Along with your sample, please tell us the manufacturer and product number or name, provide your name and the address where you'd like us to send your report. Alternatively, give us your email address to save some paper.
- Will you send the sample back to me?
Yes, we will send back your sample at your own expense.
- Where do I send the sample?
Send your sample to our HQ in Exmouth. You can find all of our contact details here.
- Is there a minimum size you need?
Yes. Your sample must be at least 15cm in each dimension. If you have mosaic tiles, you will need to tile them onto a board in order to be tested.
- I manufacture tiles. Can you test my entire range?
Yes, but not for free. Please get in touch with us directly so we can provide a quotation.
- What’s Included in the Report
The report contains technical details about the slip resistance qualities of the sample in both wet and dry condition and is given a simple banding in terms of risk category.
At additional cost, we can also provide a sustainable slip resistance test (Achievable slip resistance value after a period of time. Find out more on Wikipedia).
- How Long Does it Take?
Depending on workload and available resources, we aim to get your report back to you within 7 days.
Send your sample today
Hop over to our contact page for our address and post your sample to us along with your contact details so that we can send the report back to you
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