Vinyl floor graphics offer a dual advantage of safety and creativity. These custom-printed graphics are not only visually appealing but also water-resistant and durable. Whether used for directional floor signage or advertising purposes, they provide a reliable surface that prevents slips and falls while effectively conveying messages or branding. This versatile solution merges practicality with aesthetic appeal, making it perfect for enhancing the functionality and visual impact of any space.
Make sure you have the correct laminate for its purpose, all custom floor decals will have a slip rating with an 'R' value and PTV result to standard ‘BS7976-2’.
R Rating values are given their values from testing in accordance with DIN 51130 and DIN 51097 as shown in the tables below.
DIN 51130: Use of heavily-cleated safety boots with/without motor oil contamination. |
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Classification |
R9 |
R10 |
R11 |
R12 |
R13 |
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Slip angle (°) |
6-10° |
10-19° |
19-27° |
27-35° |
> 35° |
DIN 51097: Barefoot operators with/without a soap solution as the contaminant. |
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Classification |
A |
B |
C |
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Slip angle (°) |
12-17° |
18-23° |
> 24° |
Slip potential classification, based on pendulum test values (PTV) |
PTV |
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High slip potential |
0-24 |
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Moderate slip potential |
25-35 |
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Low slip potential |
36 + |
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(For every degree of slope please adjust the PTV value by -1.8PTV.) |
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Slider gauges |
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Slider 96 |
Slider 55 |
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Assessing the slipperiness of pedestrians (in shoes). |
Assessing the slipperiness of pedestrians barefoot. |
If you are not given a copy of the data sheet with your job, or your sign company/printer is unable to supply you with one, then you will not be covered if a member of the public has an accident on any floor graphics that you have supplied or installed.
R ratings can be provided for forensic information on slip injury cases.
If you require us to quote on any floor graphics, please state:
- The floor graphics location?
- Is the area of the floor graphic susceptible to getting wet from rain or other liquids?
- What is the footfall of traffic like in that area?
- Will the floor graphic be placed internally or externally?
- What is the existing state of the floor where the floor vinyl is to be placed?
We offer different grades of floor graphics suitable for short-term internal use to long-term external use, these ratings vary from R10 to R13.
We are happy to supply a copy of a data sheet with every anti-slip floor graphic that we produce.
