Snapshot: Kate Tonkin, Co-Director
From netball courts to luxury hotels, Kate Tonkin has evaluated all types of flooring and surfaces right around Australia. Get to know Kate, Co-Director and Materials Testing Spe
Expert Q&A: Slip testing for netball courts
Materials testing specialist Kate Tonkin answers what you need to know about slip resistance testing for netball courts – from tips on reducing the slipperiness of a co
What is Slip Testing?
From a rubber slider on a pendulum arm to, a pair of bare feet on a platform, there are various standardised methods of slip testing in Australia. Each is designed to measure the s
Quick guide: What are the slip resistance standards in Australia?
This quick guide explains the basics of slip resistance standards in Australia: What they are, how they are different for new and existing flooring surfaces, and which test methods
Slip testing for different industries
Are slip resistance requirements distinct for different industries and workplace types? And are slip testing methods the same for all types of flooring surfaces? This article explo
Slip testing: Expert Q&A
What is a good slip rating? Is there more to slip resistance than identifying slippery surfaces? Here we chat with materials testing specialist Kate Tonkin, head of the finish eval