What Slip Rating Do Stick-On Tiles Have? Are They Safe for Wet Floors?

STA's Vinyl Floor Stick-on Tile range carries a P3 anti-slip rating under the Australian pendulum test standard — a rating built for bathrooms, powder rooms and other wet-area floors, not just dry living spaces.

What does a P3 slip rating actually mean?

Australian slip ratings run from P0 (lowest grip) to P5 (highest grip), measured using the wet pendulum test under AS 4586. P3 is a genuine all-rounder rating: enough traction for areas that regularly get wet underfoot — bathrooms, powder rooms, laundries — without the heavier texture of a P4 or P5 tile, which tends to trap more dirt and soap and need more cleaning. For most home wet areas, P3 is the rating installers and product guides recommend.

Are stick-on tiles safe for bathroom floors?

Yes. The P3-rated Vinyl Floor range is built specifically for bathroom, powder room and other wet-area floor use, combining a water-resistant PVC material with a textured, slip-resistant surface finish.

Are stick-on tiles safe inside a shower?

Direct shower installation sits outside standard guidelines — not because of slip performance, but because constant water exposure and heat can affect the adhesive over time. If you're installing in a shower recess, seal every perimeter edge and corner with waterproof silicone and fill joins with silicone or epoxy grout first.

How does a P3 stick-on tile compare to a traditional tile's slip rating?

The same P-rating scale applies to any tiled surface, traditional or stick-on. A P3-rated stick-on floor tile meets the same wet-pendulum benchmark as a P3-rated ceramic or porcelain tile — the rating measures the surface finish, not the substrate underneath it. The practical difference is installation: a stick-on P3 floor goes down in an afternoon over your existing floor, with no trade booking or tile removal.

How do you maintain the anti-slip surface over time?

Regular sweeping and light mopping is all a P3-rated floor needs. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners, which can wear down the texture that provides the grip. Textured, slip-resistant surfaces benefit from a proper first clean once any residue from installation has settled, then standard household cleaning from there.

Explore the full Vinyl Floor Plank range, or order a sample kit to feel the anti-slip texture before you commit to a room.