Anti Slip Rating Selector
Tell us the area, whether feet are bare, how wet it gets and whether safety matters extra. Get the minimum DIN 51130 R-rating, the barefoot class and a finish hint — aligned to NBC 2016 and RPwD accessibility rules. Indicative; confirm with the tile's test data.
Your area
R-ratings follow the DIN 51130 ramp test (R9 lowest grip → R13 highest). Barefoot classes follow DIN 51097 (A/B/C). Always cross-check the tile's published test certificate.
Minimum recommended rating
R10Barefoot A
Frequently wet underfoot — R10–R11 with anti-skid finish.
DIN 51130 R-rating
R10
ramp angle 10–19°
Barefoot class (DIN 51097)
Class A
Class A — dry-foot/changing areas and shallow approaches.
Suggested finish
Matte or structured anti-skid tile
DIN 51130 grip scale
6–10°
10–19°
19–27°
27–35°
>35°
Lower R = smoother (less grip); higher R = more textured (more grip). Your pick is highlighted.
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