AS 4586 P5 Wet Barefoot
Communal wet areas: wet corridors, communal showers and amenity zones warrant the highest wet barefoot class.
Anti-Slip Coating for Wet Areas & Aquatic Facilities
Aquatic and Facility Managers: Constant Moisture Needs the Highest Rating There Is
Communal showers, amenity corridors and wet walkways: these floors are never dry, always barefoot, and cleaned with chlorinated water that destroys ordinary coatings. Stellmann’s anti-slip coating for wet areas and amenities is CSIRO-tested and certified to AS 4586 P5 wet barefoot, the highest class, and its chlorine-resistant formulation is built for exactly this environment.
What sets Stellmann apart: P5 wet barefoot plus chlorine resistance. Standard coatings fail within months of aquatic-centre cleaning regimes; this one is formulated for them.
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Call 1300 987 095 or send an enquiry through the form. Tell us the zones: showers, corridors, amenity areas, and the surfaces involved. We will match the right coating and P-rating with a no-obligation quote.
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P5 wet barefoot
The highest AS 4586 classification: for facilities that are never fully dry
Chlorine-resistant
Formulated to maintain P5 rating under regular pool chemical exposure
1,200 m² overnight
Large wet area facilities treated without extended closure
P5 wet barefoot
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 Wet Areas Are the Hardest Slip Environment
P5 Is Not Overcautious. It Is the Only Rating That Matches the Conditions.
Communal wet areas combine the worst inputs: permanent moisture, bare feet, high traffic and chlorinated cleaning. Same-level slips are already the most common cause of fall hospitalisations in Australia (AIHW, Injury in Australia 2024-25); constantly wet floors multiply the exposure.
Aquatic Centre
An aquatic centre patron slips on the walkway between pool and change rooms, where the old treatment has been eaten by chlorine.
Hotel Spa
A hotel spa’s wet-zone tiles produce repeat claims and an insurance premium jump.
School Pool
A school pauses its swimming program after a student slip in the wet corridor.
Resort Pool
A resort discovers its standard anti-slip coating has failed after months of chlorine exposure.
Every one of these is avoidable. Stellmann's coating reduces the slip risk and documents it, while keeping the facility compliant and the floor hygienic.
How professional treatment works
Zone the Facility. Certify Every Surface.
The process maps P5 wet zones and P3 adjoining areas, treats each correctly, and provides the insurer-ready documentation.
1
Profile
Call or send an enquiry. We assess the facility first, mapping wet zones and their exposure: splash, barefoot traffic, cleaning chemistry. Then we match the right Stellmann product, with P5 as the target for communal wet areas. On-site assessment and slip testing can be arranged for facilities.
2
Treat
Certified installers work overnight or between sessions so the facility keeps operating. No acid, no etching, no grinding, and zones are cured and walk-ready in up to 12 hours.
3
Verify
Each zone is certified to AS 4586 P5 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 aquatic cleaning regimes plus a re-test schedule, so certification keeps pace with real conditions.
WET AREA SURFACE COMPATIBLE
Wet Area Surfaces We Treat
Balconies mix materials, and each one slips differently. Stellmann's coating is tested and rated across all the common ones.
Tiles
Porcelain and ceramic tiles in communal shower zones, wet corridors and aquatic amenity floors.
Concrete
Concrete aquatic centre decks, wet corridors and amenity floor circulation.
Natural Stone
Wet room floors, shower zones and aquatic facility natural stone areas.
Ceramic Tiles
Mosaic and ceramic tiles in pool spa surrounds and wet amenity areas.
Why it works for wet areas
P5. Chlorine-Resistant. Insurer-Ready.
P5 wet barefoot
The highest AS 4586 class, for floors that are never dry.
Chlorine-resistant
Formulated to survive aquatic-centre cleaning chemistry that strips standard coatings.
Hygienic
Fine, even micro-texture with no ridges to harbour bacteria and mould, compatible with infection-control expectations.
No shutdown
Overnight, staged application. Morning training goes ahead.
Facility-grade paperwork
Per-zone certificates for council, school and insurer records.
Wet Area Compliance at a Glance
Compliance is documented at the time of treatment and testing. We recommend scheduled re-testing for aquatic facilities.
Chlorine Exposure
Coatings near pools must keep their rating under chlorinated water and cleaning. Standard products degrade within months.
Hygiene Standards
Communal wet floors must stay cleanable. Rough-textured treatments trap bacteria and mould; smooth certified coatings do not.
Public Health and Liability
Aquatic facilities, gyms and hotels carry documented safety duties for wet communal zones. Certificates and re-test records are the defensible trail.
Recommended Products for Wet Areas
P5 for the Wet Zone. P3 for Adjoining Areas.
Match the rating to the zone. Large aquatic facilities: book a professional assessment for full site mapping and documentation.
MEASURED, NOT PROMISED
The Results We Put on File
Independent wet pendulum slip resistance reports, issued by NATA/ISO 17025-accredited laboratories, tested after treatment. Site names are shown generically until the client clears them for public use.
Ann St Brisbane Bluestone Entrance
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Unimat
ANZ Casino Entrance
Casino, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Garden City Pedestrian Bridge
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Greenslopes Busway Platform 1
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Holland Park Platform 2
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
King George Square Landings
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Langlands Busway Station
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos External Ramp
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Front Counter
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Front Entrance Ramp Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Kitchen Red Bubble Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Kitchen Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Nandos Terrace Tiles
Camperdown, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
PA Hospital Platform 2
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Penrith City Park Glass Walkway
Penrith, NSW
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Ramsay Health
New Farm, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Redbank Plains Bus Station
Redbank Plains, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Southbank Busway Platform 1
Brisbane, QLD
AS 4663 (In-Situ), Rated Per AS 4586 Band Table
Sliptest Australia, NATA 15374
Wet pendulum results recorded after treatment by independent laboratories, to AS 4586/AS 4663. Site details genericised for confidentiality. A slip test records what a surface achieved on the day it was tested; results do not predict future slip risk. Full reports available on request.
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Questions, answered
Wet Area Coating FAQs
Will chlorinated cleaning strip the coating?
No. The formulation is chlorine-resistant and built for aquatic cleaning regimes. The maintenance guide lists compatible chemistry so the cleaning contractor keeps the rating intact.
What rating do communal wet areas need?
P5 wet barefoot under AS 4586, the highest class, for wet corridors, communal showers and other communal wet zones. Your free product match maps ratings zone by zone.
Can the facility stay open during treatment?
Yes. Zones are treated overnight or between sessions and are cured and walk-ready in up to 12 hours. Aquatic centres typically stage the work across a few nights without cancelling programs.
Does the texture trap bacteria like our old treatment?
No. The finish is a fine, even micro-texture with no ridges or pits, which is why it passes hygiene expectations that rough overlays fail.
How often should wet areas be re-tested?
High-traffic aquatic zones should be re-tested on a schedule, which we include with every job. Constant moisture and cleaning are exactly the conditions where documentation must stay current.
Will it change the look of a gloss tile finish?
On a gloss tile the sheen can change slightly toward satin; that is the only visible difference most customers notice.
Certify the Floors That Are Never Dry
Your wet areas will be wet again tomorrow. Whether they grip is up to you. Call 1300 987 095 or send an enquiry for a free product match by surface.
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