Which Type of Stair Cover Is Best For Your Application?
Choosing the precise type of stair cover for a particular application is important when incorporating safety to a stairway.
Options for stair covers to consider:
- Plate
- A plate stair cover allows the maximum shoe to surface contact ratio possible. The solid surface of plate provides 100% surface coverage with a slip resistant surface.
- Grating
- Grating stair covers are beneficial where drainage or excessive liquids are a concern. Grating stair covers allow fluids and other slippery substances to drain through rather than collecting on the step, while still providing a durable walking surface.
- Expanded Metal
- An expanded metal stair cover is ideal for retrofitting over existing metal substrates such as grating. Expanded metal is light weight and flexes when walked on to relieve worker fatigue.
- Perforated Plate
- Perforated plate stair covers permit fluids to drain, is light weight and easily retrofits over existing stairs. Perforated plate also flexes when walked on to help prevent worker fatigue. A perforated plate stair cover combines the drainage of grating and solid surface of plate.
No matter what option of stair cover is chosen, it should be coated with an anti-skid surface to ensure safety in any setting. Stairways are one of the leading causes of work place injuries and public access liabilities. In order to avoid injuries, a slip resistant surface is beneficial where oil, fats, greases, water and other substances are prevalent.
Not just any type of non-slip surface will provide optimal results. An anti-slip coating such as SlipNOT® provides permanent traction in every direction, due to 100% surface coverage. SlipNOT® stair covers are grit free, easily fabricated in the shop or in the field, and have a coefficient of friction that is greater than or equal to 0.85. Temporary products such as taped on or painted on products may only last for months, whereas SlipNOT® is proven to last for years.
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