Tiles Categorised on the basis of its Anti-Slip Capabilities.

At the moment, there are no EN / IS / ISO norms. The following text is based on German Standards
DIN 51130 (shoes), DIN 51097 (barefoot).

There are 6 categories to determine this:

1. Polished/Glossy There is no anti-slip rating for polished tiles. Polished and Glossy tiles should
not be used for areas that are prone to being wet.

2. R9 This rating indicates that the tile has a matte and smooth surface that has low static friction
between the surface of the tile and the soles of ones shoes. R9 tiles are generally easier to
maintain and clean due to its smooth surface. A Satin Matt finish is closer to R9 rating.

3. R10 A tile with an R10 surface has normal static friction between the tiles surface and the base
of a shoe. R10 tiles are often easy to clean while still possessing decent anti-slip properties. An
R10 rating may be further classified into 3 categories. This further classification provides a
recommendation on the slip resistance of the tile when it is walked on by bare feet:
a. R10 A: Matte and smooth. Also known as a low R10. Such areas should not be too wet when in
contact with bare feet.
b. R10 A+B: Matte with a slight texture on the tiles. Such areas may be slightly wet when walked
on with or without footwear.
c. R10 A+B+C: Grooves of the texture of the tile may be felt. Also known as a high R10 nearing an
R11.

4. R11 A tile with such a surface has increased static friction between the surface of the tile and
the sole of the shoe. An R11 surface is significantly rough and not popular because of difficult
maintenance. An R11 surface is however necessary for areas such as ramps that are prone to being
wet. The A, A+B, and A+B+C sub categories also apply to an R11 rating, but is usually ignored for
residential or commercial use and more applied for industrial use.

5. R12 - Such anti-slip ratings are extremely unpopular in our local market.

6. R13 - Such anti-slip ratings are extremely unpopular in our local market.

Coefficient of Friction (CoF) Values

Source:
1. ABC Groups
2. Test Methods
3. Catalogue of a Popular German Tile Brand