Solid timber, engineered board, and laminate flooring all have distinct slip characteristics. For Scottish commercial applications — particularly hotels, restaurants, and distillery visitor centres — independent testing is essential before specification.
Wooden floor slip performance depends heavily on finish. The same timber with a brushed finish versus a lacquered finish can produce PTV values 20+ points apart. Wet performance on laminates is particularly variable — some fail below PTV 20 despite acceptable dry values.
We test wooden floor products both in our UKAS ISO 17025 accredited laboratory (Schedule 7933) and in situ across Scottish commercial premises. Laboratory pre-testing is typically the most cost-effective approach for specification; in-situ testing is used for post-installation verification, annual compliance monitoring, and forensic post-incident evidence.
Typical turnaround: 48 hours from sample receipt (laboratory) or 48 hours from site attendance (in-situ). All testing issues a full UKAS-accredited certificate suitable for Scottish specification, tender, building-control, insurance, and litigation purposes.
Variable. Wet PTV on laminate can be very low (under 20) despite good dry PTV. We recommend pre-testing before any Scottish commercial specification.
Significantly. The same timber with different surface finishes can produce PTV values differing by 20+ points.
Some can — particularly brushed or wire-aged finishes. Others cannot, even when marketed as commercial-grade. Testing is essential before specification.
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