AS 4586 Wet Barefoot Ratings
Change room floors used barefoot should meet P3 minimum; aquatic-centre change rooms warrant P5.
Anti-Slip Coating for Change Rooms
Gym and Facility Managers: Wet Feet, Hard Tiles, Your Duty of Care
Change rooms are wet barefoot zones with lockers, benches and distracted people. One member slip is a claim; a rough anti-slip overlay that traps mould is a hygiene finding. Stellmann's anti-slip coating for change rooms is CSIRO-tested and certified to AS 4586: P3 minimum for wet barefoot change rooms, with P5 recommended for aquatic-centre change rooms where floors stay wet all day. The finish is a fine micro-texture that grips without harbouring bacteria.
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P3 to P5
P3 change rooms, P5 for aquatic centres that stay wet all day
Overnight
Change rooms open for morning sessions: treatment while closed
Hygienic
Fine, even micro-texture, nothing for bacteria to colonise
Wet barefoot rated
Tested to AS 4586 at the time of treatment
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What is AS 4586?
AS 4586 is the Australian Standard slip test: the surface is tested wet and given a P rating from P0 to P5, and the higher the number, the more slip resistance it has.
Why Change Rooms Are a High-Risk Slip Zone
Wet Feet on Hard Tiles Through Opening Hours
Wet feet on smooth tiles, water dripping from swimmers and post-shower traffic keep change room floors slick through opening hours. Same-level slips are the most common cause of fall hospitalisations in Australia (AIHW, Injury in Australia 2024-25).
Gym
A gym member slips on wet tiles after showering and the incident report lands with legal.
Schools
A school's sports facility change room produces a student fall and a duty-of-care investigation.
Aquatic Centres
An aquatic centre fails a combined hygiene and slip audit: the old rough overlay grips a little and grows mould a lot.
Workplaces
A workplace amenity block generates repeated OH&S complaints about slippery floors.
Every one of these is avoidable. Stellmann's coating reduces the slip risk and documents it, while keeping the floor hygienic and looking the same.
How professional treatment works
Slip Safety Is A Process: Not A One-Time Fix
Slip safety is a process, not a one-off product. Stellmann's system follows four documented steps.
1
Profile
Call or send an enquiry. We assess the facility first: the floor surface, the traffic and how wet it stays. Then we match the right Stellmann product and rating: P3 minimum for standard change rooms, P5 for aquatic change rooms that stay wet. On-site assessment and slip testing can be arranged for facilities.
2
Treat
Certified installers work overnight so the change rooms open on schedule. No acid etching (a process that roughens floors by eating into them with acid), no grinding, low odour. Each section needs up to 12 hours to cure.
3
Verify
Treated floors are certified to their AS 4586 P-rating at the time of treatment and testing, backed by the COMPLIANCE GUARANTEE* on professional jobs (terms and conditions apply).
4
Maintain
Maintenance guide compatible with disinfection regimes, plus a re-test schedule for facility records.
MULTI-SURFACE COMPATIBLE
Surfaces We Treat in Change Rooms
Stellmann’s coating is tested across the surfaces change rooms are actually made of. Read the guide for your surface:
Tiles
Ceramic & porcelain change room floors.
Ceramic Tiles
Glazed ceramic & porcelain, honed or gloss finish.
Concrete
Textured & polished concrete change room floors.
Vinyl & Lino
Vinyl and linoleum change room flooring.
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Not sure what your floor is? Tell us on the phone or attach details to your enquiry and we will identify it as part of your free product match.
Why it works for change rooms
Grip and Hygiene. Not One or the Other.
Rating matched to facility
P3 minimum for wet barefoot change rooms, P5 for aquatic change rooms, certified per area.
Hygienic by design
Fine, even micro-texture, nothing for bacteria and mould to colonise, unlike rough overlays.
Disinfection-compatible
Holds its rating under commercial cleaning and sanitising regimes.
Overnight application
No lost sessions; the floor is cured and walk-ready in up to 12 hours.
Duty-of-care paperwork
Per-area certificates for member, student and worker environments.
Change Room Compliance at a Glance
Compliance is documented at the time of treatment and testing. We recommend periodic re-testing for high-traffic facilities.
Hygiene Standards
Communal change rooms must stay cleanable and mould-free. Rough anti-slip textures fail this; smooth certified coatings pass both tests.
Duty of Care
Gyms, schools and facilities owe users a safe change environment. Documented slip resistance is the first thing an injury claim examines.
Work Health and Safety
Workplace amenity change rooms fall under WHS walking-surface duties.
Recommended Products for Change Rooms
One Certified System. Every Change Room Covered.
Stellmann Non-Slip Clear Pro is a nearly invisible coating that lifts slip resistance without changing how a floor looks. Matched to the CSIRO AS 4586 rating each facility needs, from gym change rooms to aquatic centres.
Success Stories
Northcote Eco Village: Residential Shared-Space Coating
Northcote Place is a newly developed sustainable village in Melbourne. The houses use renewable energy and achieve an impressive NatHERS rating of 8 stars. Besides excellent insulation, the houses incorporate sustainable materials. Stellmann Aqualine PU PRO, our low VOC, slip-free concrete floor coating has been used to upgrade the garages.
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Questions, answered
Change Room Coating FAQs
What rating does a change room need?
P3 minimum for wet barefoot change rooms under AS 4586. Aquatic-centre change rooms, where floors stay wet all day, should target P5. Your free product match sets the rating for your facility type.
Will it survive daily disinfection?
Yes. The coating holds its rating under commercial cleaning and sanitising regimes. The maintenance guide lists compatible chemistry.
Is the texture hygienic?
Yes. It is a fine, even micro-texture with no ridges or pores, so there is nowhere for mould and bacteria to sit, unlike rough overlays and mats.
Can you do it without closing the facility?
Yes. Change rooms are treated overnight and are cured and walk-ready in up to 12 hours. Multi-room facilities are staged so one block is always open.
Does it work on painted or vinyl change room floors?
Yes. Tiles, concrete and vinyl are all treated, each with the right preparation. See the vinyl flooring guide or mention the surface in your enquiry.
Does the coating change how a gloss tile looks?
On a gloss tile the sheen can change slightly toward satin; that is the only visible difference most customers notice.
Avoid Slips In Change Rooms, Add More Grip While Staying Clean
Grip or hygiene is a false choice. Get both, certified. Call 1300 987 095 or send an enquiry for a free product match by surface.
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