For assessment of usability of floor coverings in different environments there are introduced following testing procedures:
•inclined ramp test (DIN 51097 – barefoot, DIN 51130 – shoe shod; ČSN 72 5191 – method C; German standard materials, German regulation for the classification of products for various areas of use)
•method of determination of coefficient of friction – static and dynamic, both in dry and wet conditions (ČSN 72 5191 – meth. A and B; prEN 13552, ISO/DIS 10545-17; ČSN EN 13893; also suitable for assessment of the compliance with the requirements of the Decree of the Ministry of Regional Development No. 137/1998 Coll. on general technical construction requirements)
•pendulum swing method – both in dry and wet conditions (prEN 13552; ISO/DIS 10545-17; ČSN 72 5191 – method D; concrete blocks according to ČSN EN 1338, concrete paving flags according to ČSN EN 1339, concrete kerb units according to ČSN EN 1340, slabs of natural stone according to ČSN EN 1341, terrazzo tiles according to ČSN EN 13748-1,2, sets of natural stone according to ČSN EN 1342, clay pavers according to ČSN EN 1344, roads and airfield areas according to ČSN EN 13036-4, road marking materials according to ČSN EN 1436, wooden floorings according to ČSN EN 1339, agglomerated stone according to prEN 14617-3, slabs of natural stone according to ČSN EN 1341)