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Showers4Less Publishes Guidance on Shower Pan Slip Resistance Ratings

Slip resistance is a measurable property with a published rating, and it is one of the few specifications on an accessible shower that is worth checking directly.

DENVER, Colorado — August 26, 2026

Showers4Less has published guidance on slip resistance in shower pans, covering how the property is measured and why it deserves more attention in accessible bathing than it usually gets.

The company's argument is that slip resistance is one of the few specifications on a shower that is both measurable and published, and yet it is routinely skipped in favor of appearance.

How it is measured

Slip resistance for wet floor surfaces is commonly expressed as a dynamic coefficient of friction, published by the manufacturer for the specific product. Industry guidance for interior surfaces expected to be walked on while wet generally points to a rating of at least 0.42, with higher figures preferred where the user's balance or mobility is a concern.

The company advises asking for the figure directly rather than relying on the description. "Non-slip" and "textured" are marketing terms; the coefficient is a number.

Why it matters more here

• Entry transitions. A barrier-free entry removes the step, which also removes the moment where most people naturally slow down and steady themselves.
• Seated transfers. Moving from a wheelchair or walker to a shower seat puts load onto a small contact area on a wet surface.
• Recovery. A person with reduced mobility has less capacity to recover from a slip once it starts, which makes preventing the slip more consequential.

The tradeoff nobody mentions

The company notes that higher slip resistance generally means more surface texture, and more texture is harder to clean. This is a genuine tradeoff rather than a solved problem, and it is worth deciding deliberately rather than discovering afterward.

Availability

Product specifications are available at Showers4Less.com.

Note This is general product guidance. Specifications vary by product and application, and surface ratings should be confirmed against the manufacturer's published data and applicable building code for the installation.

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