AS 4586 P3 Interior / P4 Entrances
Interior lobby zones target P3; entrance areas exposed to tracked-in water target P4. High-traffic lobbies should be re-tested regularly.
Anti-Slip Coating for Lobbies
Property Managers: Rain Outside Means Claims Inside
The lobby is where weather meets marble. Every wet day, hundreds of shoes track rain across the most polished, most expensive floor in the building. Stellmann's anti-slip coating for lobbies is CSIRO-tested and certified to AS 4586: P3 for interior zones, P4 for entrance areas that take rain-tracked water. It is nearly invisible on marble, terrazzo and stone, which is the entire point: safety that does not cloud a premium floor.
What sets Stellmann apart: certified grip that disappears into the finish. No etching, no clouding, no rubber mats across your first impression.
Get a free product match by surface
Call 1300 410 901 or send an enquiry through the form. Tell us the floor material, the entrance layout and the foot traffic. We will match the right coating and P-rating zones with a no-obligation quote.
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P3 interior / P4 entrances
Zoned ratings matched to where rain actually reaches
Almost invisible
Marble, terrazzo and engineered stone keep their polish
Overnight
No lobby closure, open for the morning rush
P3 interior · P4 entrances
Certified 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 Lobbies Are a High-Risk Slip Zone
Polished Stone Plus Tracked-In Rain: One of the Most Predictable Slip Combinations in Commercial Property
Polished stone plus tracked-in rain is one of the most predictable slip combinations in commercial property, and it happens at the busiest point of the building.
Commercial Building
A visitor slips on a rain-tracked marble lobby floor and building management fields the injury claim.
Hotel
A hotel's polished terrazzo entrance turns into a hazard every wet morning, and mats alone cannot cover the traffic path.
Strata Building
A strata building's lobby needs treatment, but owners will not approve anything that clouds the stone.
Corporate Facility
A corporate facility manager needs entrance-zone grip without touching the building’s premium fit-out.
Every one of these is avoidable. Stellmann's coating reduces the slip risk and documents it, while keeping the lobby looking exactly as it should.
How professional treatment works
Slip Safety Is A Process: Not A One-Time Fix
Lobbies are premium, high-traffic and permanently visible. The system maps zones, treats each correctly, and provides the records to stand behind.
1
Profile
Call or send an enquiry. We assess the lobby first, zoning it by exposure. Then we match products and ratings: P4 for the entrance strip that takes rain-tracked water, P3 for interior circulation, matched to the floor material. On-site assessment and slip testing can be arranged for commercial buildings.
2
Treat
Certified installers work in staged sections. Each section needs up to 12 hours to cure, so a zone treated overnight is walk-ready by morning. No acid, no etching, no grinding, low odour.
3
Verify
Each zone is certified to its 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 matched to your cleaning contractor’s regime, plus a re-test schedule for building records.
MULTI-SURFACE COMPATIBLE
Surfaces We Treat in Lobbies
Lobbies mix materials, and each one slips differently. Stellmann's coating is tested and rated across all the common ones.
Marble
Polished and honed marble lobby floors, including heritage stone.
Terrazzo
Polished terrazzo entrances and circulation floors.
Tiles
Porcelain and stone tiles in lobby and entrance areas.
Natural Stone
Engineered stone lobby floors and thresholds.
Engineered Stone
Engineered stone lobby floors and thresholds.
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Heritage floor with a material you're not sure about? Tell us in your enquiry; we've treated Victorian-era terrazzo and mid-century marble across Australia.
Why it works for lobbies
Beautiful and Defensible at the Same Time.
Invisible on premium stone
Marble, terrazzo and engineered stone keep their polish and depth. No clouding.
Zoned ratings
P4 where rain gets tracked in, P3 through the interior, certified per zone.
Overnight application
No lobby closure, no hoarding. Open for the morning rush.
Heritage and fit-out safe
No chemical attack on the substrate, which matters on floors you cannot replace.
Building-grade paperwork
Per-zone certificates for building management, insurers and auditors.
Lobby Compliance at a Glance
Compliance is documented at the time of treatment and testing. We recommend periodic re-testing to keep records current.
National Construction Code (NCC/BCA)
Commercial lobbies carry slip-resistance requirements that affect certification and insurance.
Strata Common Property Duty
Lobby floors in strata buildings are common property, with the owners corporation responsible for documented safety.
Public Liability
Building owners and managers carry liability for visitor safety. Wet-weather entrance slips are a known, foreseeable risk, which makes documentation critical.
Recommended Products for Lobbies
Zoned to Your Entrance Layout.
P3 for interior lobby circulation, P4 where rain-tracked water reaches. Each zone is certified separately.
Success Stories
ANZ Melbourne: Anti-Slip Flooring at a Flagship Commercial Headquarters
Stellmann delivered a certified lobby floor treatment for ANZ's Melbourne headquarters, invisible on the premium stone finish, zoned to the entrance and interior areas, with full AS 4586 documentation.
Success Stories
Dymocks Sydney: Heritage Building Floor Treatment
Dymocks Sydney's heritage tile floors presented a classic lobby challenge: a finish the building couldn't afford to cloud. Stellmann treated the floors with a CSIRO-certified coating that is invisible on heritage tile, P3 certified for interior zones, with full AS 4586 documentation supplied to building management.
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We Don't Just Say It: We Certify It
Trusted by leading brands, builders & care facilities
Questions, answered
Lobby Coating FAQs
Will the coating cloud our marble or terrazzo?
The finish is nearly invisible and preserves the depth of premium stone. That is the reason buildings choose it over acid etching, which permanently dulls the surface.
Can the lobby stay open during treatment?
Yes. Work is done in staged sections, and each treated zone needs up to 12 hours to cure. Zones treated overnight are walk-ready by morning so the lobby opens as normal.
What ratings does a lobby need?
P3 for interior zones and P4 for entrance areas that take rain-tracked water, under AS 4586. Your free product match maps the zones for your specific entrance layout.
Does it change how the floor is cleaned?
No. Normal commercial cleaning continues. The maintenance guide lists compatible products so the cleaning contractor keeps the rating intact.
How long does it last in a high-traffic lobby?
Years, not months, when maintained as specified. High-traffic entrances should be re-tested periodically, which your maintenance schedule covers.
Will it change the look of a gloss tile or stone finish?
On a gloss tile the sheen can change slightly toward satin; that is the only visible difference most customers notice.
Protect the First Impression and the Insurance File
The entrance can be beautiful and defensible at the same time. Call 1300 410 901 or send an enquiry for a free product match by surface for your lobby.
Free product match by surface · No obligation · We never share your information
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