--- title: 5 useful questions to ask when selecting a sustainable, slip-resistant floor description: What should be considered when choosing flooring? Is the flooring sustainable? Is it slip-resistant? We put together a list of questions to consider. image: https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/MODERN-OFFICE-ROOMS-CAMEO-FOGRA39-_Petrol%208614_Urban%20Air%208605-171457-edited.jpg --- [![Polysales_Logo_FullColour](https://info.polysales.com/hubfs/Polysales_Logo_FullColour.png)](https://www.polysales.com/) - [WHY VINYL](https://www.polysales.com/why-vinyl/) - PRODUCTS - [PRODUCTS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-products/) - [ROLLING REGULARS](https://www.polysales.com/rolling-regulars/) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.polysales.com/flooring-solutions/) - [PROJECTS](https://www.polysales.com/featured-projects/) - [NEWS](https://info.polyflor.co.za/news) - [MEET THE TEAM](https://www.polysales.com/about-us/) [CONTACT](https://www.polysales.com/contact-us/) Sustainability # 5 useful questions to ask when selecting a sustainable, slip-resistant floor What should be considered when choosing flooring? Is the flooring sustainable? Is it slip-resistant? We put together a list of questions to consider. [Clive Rabie](https://info.polysales.com/news/author/clive-rabie) Apr 7, 2016 --- **We have compiled a list of useful things you need to consider when selecting a slip-resistant floor.** ![Kichen floor](https://info.polysales.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cwmgelli-Lodge_Autumn-Beige-4140-300x200.jpg?width=300&name=Cwmgelli-Lodge_Autumn-Beige-4140-300x200.jpg) 1. Does the product have sustainable slip-resistance that is guaranteed for the life of  the floor? 2. Are the particles evenly spread through the performance layer for long-term performance? 3. Does the product meet the requirements of the 50,000 cycles Abrasion Test? 4. Does the product achieve a rating of 36+ for low-slip potential on the Pendulum Test in **WET** conditions? This can be checked on-site? 5. Does the product achieve a surface roughness result of 20 microns and above (or higher, depending on the requirements of the area where the floor is installed)? This can be checked on-site. Manufacturers and suppliers should be [responsible](https://info.polysales.com/vinyl-flooring-sustainability)and accurate with their provision of technical data, providing guarantees and assurances where necessary. 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