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“Slippery Tile Test ” Update

On December 11, 2013 by
I used this title instead of the scientific name
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) update.
It is replacing the old test COF.
What is the difference?
The bottom line is more accuracy and less human input in the test.
The result will be in a number that relates to how slippery or not a floor is when wet.
Every test will come with an explanation sheet to help the specifier understand it.
Hope to have all test results on the website January 2014
By the end of 2014 the new test will be the law of the land this year will be a gray area hence that is why the test will come with an official looking explanation.
 
What we are testing 
artillo ( at this time all with no sealer )
roman ( at this time all with no sealer )
no texture
limestone 
travertine 
luna 
monrovia 
glazed 
glazed with texture added 
no glaze
Dry Line / Cuerda Seca
 
I wanted to post a cool video of the test. Nothing cool at all. This is the best one I could find.
 
Here is a funnier video on slippery floors ( i said funnier not funny )

http://youtu.be/rQXis2u7F0E

 

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