Glass Floor
Slip Testing.

Scottish architectural specifications — particularly in heritage refurbishment, retail flagship stores, and specialist hospitality venues — increasingly use glass flooring. Wet performance varies dramatically with etch depth and pattern.

Testing glass floor in Scotland

Glass flooring slip performance depends almost entirely on surface texture. Deep texturing can achieve excellent wet PTV; shallow decorative etching typically fails wet-PTV thresholds. For Scottish commercial specification, evidence matters.

We test glass 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.

FAQ

Questions about
glass floor testing.

Are etched glass floors safe when wet?

It depends entirely on the etch depth and pattern. Shallow decorative etching often has poor wet PTV; deep texturing performs much better.

Can you test structural glass flooring?

Yes — we test structural glass floors using BS 7976 / BS EN 16165 in both dry and wet conditions.

Are polished concrete and porcelain similar to glass?

Similar challenges — high-gloss surfaces typically have excellent dry PTV and poor wet PTV. Specification without testing is a common cause of Scottish commercial claims.

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Get a fixed-price, no-obligation quote within 24 hours. UKAS ISO 17025 accredited. Reports delivered within 48 hours of site attendance.

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Tell us about your premises and what you need tested. We respond within 24 hours with a fixed-price quote — no sales calls, no obligation.

Direct Contact

Phone

+44 (0)208 246 5562

Email

info@surfaceperformance.com

Response

Within 24 hours

Reports

Within 48 hours of site visit

Coverage

All 32 Scottish council areas

Accredited

UKAS ISO 17025 · No. 7933