Collection: Wet Floor Signs - Slippery When Wet Signage

Wet Floor Signs are commonly used wherever cleaning, spills or moisture can make walking surfaces slippery. They are particularly useful in shopping centres, supermarkets, restaurants, commercial kitchens, schools, offices, healthcare facilities, warehouses and other busy environments where people regularly move between different areas.

The hazard might only be temporary, but the consequences of someone missing it can be significant. A freshly cleaned floor, a leaking fridge, water around an entrance or a spill in a corridor can all create conditions that need attention. A visible warning gives staff, customers and visitors an opportunity to slow down, take care or choose another route while the hazard is being addressed.

For cleaning teams and facility managers, portable signage is especially useful because hazards can appear in different locations throughout the day. Rather than relying on a permanent sign that may not relate to the immediate situation, a movable warning can be placed close to the affected area and removed when it is no longer needed.

New Signs offers a range of wet floor and slippery surface warnings for different settings, from traditional yellow A-Frames to wall-mounted signs, floor decals and other formats designed for specific applications. The collection includes options for both temporary hazards and locations where warnings need to remain in place.

Wet Floor or Slippery When Wet? Choosing the Right Message

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the wording on a sign can influence how people interpret the hazard.

Caution Wet Floor and Wet Floor signs are particularly useful when a floor has recently been cleaned, a spill has occurred or moisture is present. They communicate an immediate condition that people should be aware of. Messages such as Cleaning in Progress can provide additional context when staff are actively washing or maintaining an area.

Slippery When Wet signs focus on the risk associated with a surface becoming slippery when moisture is present. They can be useful around outdoor paths, entrances exposed to rain, pool surrounds, ramps and other areas where surfaces may become hazardous in wet weather.

Other messages address related risks. Caution Slippery Area can be appropriate where the concern extends beyond a freshly mopped floor, while Watch Your Step signs are useful for drawing attention to changes in level, steps, uneven surfaces or other walking hazards.

The key is to match the wording to the actual risk. A temporary cleaning warning may be ideal for a corridor, while a Slippery When Wet sign may be more relevant at an entrance that regularly becomes wet in bad weather. Where more than one hazard exists, additional signage may be needed to communicate each risk clearly.

Yellow A-Frame Wet Floor Signs for Immediate Warnings

Yellow A-Frame signs are a familiar choice for temporary wet floor warnings because they can be deployed quickly without installation. Their freestanding design allows cleaning staff to position them near a spill, freshly mopped floor or other hazard, then fold them away for storage when the area is safe.

New Signs offers yellow A-Frames with messages including Caution Wet Floor and Slippery When Wet. These are practical for businesses that need a reusable warning available throughout the working day. Their bright appearance helps attract attention, while double-sided graphics can communicate the warning to people approaching from different directions.

A-Frames are particularly useful in entrances, corridors, bathrooms, kitchens, retail spaces and shared facilities where conditions can change quickly. They can also be moved as cleaning progresses through a building, helping staff keep the warning close to the affected area.

For environments that need a more robust reusable option, New Signs also offers Evarite A-Frame signs. These provide an alternative to the standard yellow plastic format and are available with messages including Caution Wet Floor and Slippery When Wet. The best choice depends on how frequently the sign will be used, where it will be positioned and the type of conditions it needs to handle.

Portable signs should complement the work being done to manage the hazard. They do not replace cleaning up spills, addressing the cause of slippery conditions or restricting access where necessary.

Anti-Slip Stickers for Floor-Level Warnings

Sometimes a freestanding sign is not the most practical solution. In busy workplaces, narrow walkways or areas where a warning needs to remain in a consistent position, anti-slip stickers can provide a more integrated option.

New Signs offers vinyl stickers with anti-slip laminate for suitable flat surfaces. These combine a printed warning with a textured finish designed to provide slip resistance underfoot. Depending on the design and application, they can be used on floors or walls to communicate a hazard where people are most likely to notice it.

Anti-slip stickers may suit warehouses, schools, retail environments and other facilities where floor-level warnings can reinforce safety messaging. They can also be useful where portable signs would obstruct movement or need to be repeatedly repositioned.

Surface preparation and suitability matter. The floor should meet the product's application requirements, including being flat and dry during installation. Consider the surface material, cleaning methods, expected foot traffic and environmental conditions before choosing a decal. 

Bollard Covers and Corflute Box Signs for Different Environments

Not every wet floor hazard occurs inside a building. Outdoor paths, car parks, warehouse entrances and other open areas may require a warning that is visible in a different way.

Corflute bollard covers provide a way to display warning messages on suitable bollards or posts. They can be useful around entrances, car parks and industrial areas where an existing post provides a convenient location for hazard messaging. Their suitability depends on the dimensions of the bollard and the conditions in which the cover will be used.

Corflute box signs offer another option when a freestanding warning is needed beyond the standard A-Frame format. Made from lightweight 5mm corflute, these portable box signs can be useful for temporary hazards, events, maintenance areas and other applications where a warning needs to be positioned without permanently fixing it to a wall or post. Their portability also makes them practical to transport and store between uses.

Corflute is generally suited to short- to medium-term signage applications, rather than every permanent or high-wear environment. Choosing between a box sign, bollard cover, A-Frame or fixed sign comes down to where the hazard occurs, how long the warning is required and how the sign needs to be positioned.

Materials for Wet Floor and Slippery When Wet Signs

The right material depends on whether the sign needs to move with staff, remain fixed in one place or withstand regular outdoor exposure.

• Portable plastic A-Frames: Suitable for recurring cleaning tasks and temporary wet floor hazards. They can be positioned when required and stored between uses.

• Evarite A-Frames: An alternative reusable format for workplaces that need a dedicated portable warning sign.

• Anti-slip vinyl stickers: Designed for suitable flat, dry surfaces where a floor-level warning or textured safety decal is required.

• Corflute signs and box signs: Lightweight options for temporary and short- to medium-term applications.

• Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP): A more substantial option for signs that need to be fixed in place for longer-term indoor or outdoor use.

• Bollard covers: Useful where warning messages can be displayed on suitable existing posts or bollards.

New Signs uses UV-resistant digital printing across its signage range, with protective finishes available for applicable products. Material and finish should be selected according to the environment, expected wear, installation method and how long the warning needs to remain in service.

Cleaning Signs, Watch Your Step Signs and Custom Options

Wet floor warnings are only one part of communicating hazards around a workplace or property. Depending on the situation, other messages may help explain what is happening or draw attention to a different risk.

Cleaning Signs can alert people that cleaning or maintenance is underway. They are useful where staff need to communicate an activity that may affect access or walking conditions. For a wet floor, a specific caution message can make the immediate hazard clearer.

Watch Your Step Signs are suited to locations where people need to pay attention to their footing, such as steps, changes in level and uneven surfaces. Where the risk is specifically associated with moisture, a Wet Floor or Slippery When Wet message is generally more direct.

If standard wording does not suit your environment, Custom Signs provide another option. A business may need a specific instruction, branding, site details or a message tailored to a particular area. Custom signage can help communicate the actual hazard rather than relying on a generic warning that leaves room for interpretation.

New Signs offers a broader Custom Signs range for businesses that need signage tailored to their requirements. Consider what people need to know, where they will see the message and whether the wording is clear enough to understand at a glance.

Choosing Wet Floor Signage for Your Workplace

Start by identifying the hazard and how it occurs. If the problem is a freshly mopped floor or an unexpected spill, a portable A-Frame is a practical starting point. If the same location becomes slippery whenever it rains, a fixed sign or suitable floor-level warning may be more appropriate. For larger outdoor or industrial areas, a bollard cover or portable corflute box sign may suit the layout better.

Next, consider who needs to see the warning and from which direction they will approach. Signs should be visible before people reach the hazard, without creating an obstruction themselves. In busy areas, a combination of warning formats may be appropriate if a single sign cannot adequately alert everyone.

Finally, consider the wider safety requirements for your workplace. Under Australian work health and safety frameworks, businesses and other duty holders need to manage risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Signage can help communicate a hazard, but it is one part of a broader approach that may also include cleaning, maintenance, access controls and other risk-management measures. Specific obligations depend on the workplace, the hazard and the applicable state or territory requirements.

Wet Floor and Slippery When Wet Signs from New Signs

New Signs offers a range of Wet Floor Signs and Slippery When Wet Signs for Australian businesses, workplaces and public-facing environments. From familiar yellow A-Frames and Evarite signs to anti-slip stickers, bollard covers, corflute box signs and fixed signage, the range provides options for different hazards and installation needs.

Whether you are equipping a cleaning team, managing a busy commercial facility or addressing a recurring slippery area, choosing signage that matches the actual risk helps make warnings more relevant and visible. Browse the collection to find the message and format that suit your environment, or explore Cleaning Signs, Watch Your Step Signs and Custom Signs for related requirements.