| Non slip stairs can be found in a variety of settings. | | | | are designed using special materials. Abrasive granules |
| Some are used on job sites while others are found in | | | | are incorporated into the surfaces of some of the |
| stores and public buildings. Even private homes may | | | | tapes, making them rougher and harder to slip on. |
| be equipped with non slip stair treads. Where your | | | | Their basic substance is usually made of some kind |
| stairs are found and how they will be built are both | | | | of polymer that will hold up to all kinds of chemical, |
| factors in what kind of non slip surface you will need. | | | | moisture, and pressure stresses. |
| In a home, there are literally hundreds of ways to | | | | Some heavy industrial applications require heavy |
| improve stair safety. The most obvious way to | | | | metal non slip stairs that meet OSHA standards. |
| make your steps into non slip stairs is simply to | | | | These stairs must be able to withstand use in all |
| carpet them because carpet is more slip-resistant | | | | kinds of weather. They must be able to hold the |
| than wood steps. | | | | weight of heavy objects that might be carried up the |
| On the other hand, if you do not want to completely | | | | stairs. Some of these stairs are made of different |
| cover your wood steps, you can buy non slip stair | | | | types of steel such as stainless steel and galvanized |
| treads. Some of these are designed to look like small | | | | steel. Others are made of aluminum or other metals. |
| braided rugs, but they have a sticky backing that | | | | One of the keys to the non slip surface of metal |
| keeps them securely attached on each step. You can | | | | stairs is in the shape of the design. Diamond plate is |
| also get glow-in-the-dark non slip treads for added | | | | one of the older varieties of industrial use non slip |
| safety. | | | | stairs. It definitely provides more stable footing than |
| One choice for non slip stair treads that can be used | | | | a slick flat surface. However, some of the newer, |
| in almost any environment is rubber or vinyl stair | | | | non slip stairs are generally flat surfaced, but with an |
| tread tapes. These stick to the steps and grip the | | | | abrasive finish. |
| sole of the shoe or foot so that there are no slips | | | | When you are getting ready to buy steps for your |
| and falls. They can be put on stairs in a home, | | | | own purposes, determine what will work best for |
| business, or public facility. Some of them can be | | | | you. Think about whether cosmetic value is important |
| made to look attractive enough for most decorating | | | | and how much wear and tear the stair will need to |
| schemes too. | | | | be able to withstand. In the end, you can find your |
| For industrial or construction uses, non slip stair tapes | | | | perfect set of non slip stairs to suit your needs. |