Step Safety Vinyl FAQ's

It all depends on the specific area and what contamination may be present. Safety Floors have an extra level of grip or traction that will stop people in shoes or barefoot from slipping.

There is a Australian Standard AS 4586:2013 that outlines the requirements.

or you can also download our handy complete guide to safety flooring.
Forbo Flooring Systems - Slip Safety Guide

"R" value linked to AS 4586 : 2013 slip standard Appendix D (Oil-Wet Inclining platform test)
Floors are often evaluated for slip resistance by using the "R" scale. In simple terms, the angle of a ramp covered with the floor covering and lubricated with oil is increased until the person walking down it slips.

The sale starts at R9 (the lowest slip resistance class) and runs to R13 (the highest slip resistance class). Forbo step products offer classifications from R10 to R12.

"P" value linked to AS 4586 : 2013 Appendix A (Wet pendulum test)
The preferred test method which is used to assess the slip resistance of a floor surface. Floors can be tested with different rubber sliders to assess either footwear or barefoot use.
The scale starts at from P0 (the lowest slip rating) to P5 (the highest)

All of our slip test reports are available to download in our Techncial & Warranty Section

or you can download them below:

Safestep R11 | Slip Report | AS4586 (Wet Pendulum Test)
Safestep R12 | Slip Report | AS 4586 (Wet pendulum, Oil-Wet Ramp)
Safetstep Aqua | Slip report | AS 4586 (Wet pendulum test)
Solistep slip report
Surestep Laguna | Slip Report | AS4586 (Wet pendulum, Oil-Wet Ramp)
Surestep R10 | Slip Report | AS4586 (Wet pendulum, Oil-Wet Ramp)
Surestep star barefoot slip report

Safety flooring has a sustainable P3 rating whereas the Eternal can be compromised by contamination or poor maintenance & care.

Yes! Forbo's complete step collection is 100% waterproof.

Note: Always make sure the floor is welded correctly to ensure no water gets underneath the flooring.

Yes, Step achieves a CRF >8kW/m2 & <750% smoke development. Step can also be used vertically on walls in certain areas. Contact us for further information.

FORBO AS9239-1 Step Safety Fire Report Floors
Forbo Onyx+ Fire Test AS5637.1-2015
FORBO Surestep Fire Report WALLS AS 5637.1-2015 (Group 3)
Solidstep fire report
Surestep Decibel - Fire Report
Surestep decibel fire report