Non-Slip Glass Coating

Glass floor panels are increasingly popular and can create innovative spaces. However, they are prone to causing slips and falls, especially in wet conditions. The unique characteristics of glass, makes it inherently difficult to achieve the required level of slip resistance. However, one innovative solution to create non-slip glass is Swiss GriP a durable CSIRO-certified non-slip coating.

The Australian Standards for Slip Resistance, AS 4586-2013, set rigorous requirements to ensure the safety of walking surfaces. According to these standards, floor panels must have a certain level of slip resistance, measured by the Pendulum Test Value (PTV). The challenge lies in finding a solution that can increase the slip resistance of glass without compromising its aesthetic appeal.

Standard solutions for non-slip glass include etching (often called frosted glass), although this solution makes the glass dull. Moreover, it significantly reduces to possibility of light to travel through the glass. Some manufacturers offer textured glass floor panels as an anti-slip solution. However, such glass panels will rarely meet the Australian Standard for slip-resistance in an independent assessment.