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Pool surround and aquatic centre flooring

Pool surrounds and aquatic centres need a waterproof, slip-resistant floor that stays attractive in constant water. Hychem AquaTuff is a four-layer MMA/PMMA system for pool surrounds, change rooms and showers, resistant to chemicals and UV, and it can be installed overnight.

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Standards that apply

Standards that apply — Pool surround and aquatic centre flooring
StandardTitleWhat it means for the floor
AS 4586-2013Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materialsClasses a new floor: P0–P5 on the wet pendulum, R9–R13 on the oil-wet ramp, A–C for wet barefoot areas. Ask for the class the area needs, not just "non-slip".
SA HB 198:2014Guide to the specification and testing of slip resistance of pedestrian surfacesThe handbook that recommends a class for each kind of area — wet entries, kitchens, ramps, pool concourses.

Which product holds which certificate: certifications and approvals.

FAQs about pool surround and aquatic centre flooring

What slip rating does a pool concourse need?

Barefoot wet areas are classed A, B or C under AS 4586; SA HB 198 recommends the class by area. Specify the class, then the texture that meets it.

Can a pool surround be redone without a long closure?

AquaTuff uses rapid-cure MMA and can be installed overnight if necessary.

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Specification service

Specifying for this environment?

Tell us the floor, what happens on it and when it needs to be down.

SpecificationRequest a specificationTell us the floor. We pick the system and write the specification. Supply and installGet a quote to supply and installTell us the site. An approved applicator quotes and lays it. Technical supportAsk a technical questionService conditions, standards, build-ups. A technical person replies.

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