Before: These unsightly metal stairs needed improvement. FRP Stair Tread Covers were the perfect solution!
Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers easily install over existing metal, wood or concrete stairs to instantly improve safety, usability, visibility, and aesthetics.
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National Grating recently assisted a small business in Ontario to revitalize their old steps with Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers. The outdoor staircase provides access to the Yoga Studio on the second level of the building. The old stairs were rusting and becoming unsightly and hazardous. Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers were easily installed over the existing metal stairs.
Entrances are the first impression for customers approaching your business. The unsightly stairs leading to the Yoga Studio not only provide access to clients, but they are also the first thing people see before they enter the business and the last thing they see when they leave. The rusting, old stairs looked terrible and presented a bad first impression for clients. The Yoga Studio decided it was time for an update! New National Grating Fiberglass Stair Treads cover up old stairs without need for a new rebuild, while providing added safety through bright yellow nosing and a grippy anti slip coating.
People use FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) stair tread covers for several reasons, including safety, durability, and ease of installation. FRP stair tread covers are known for their non-slip properties, which enhance safety on stairs. They are lightweight, making them easy to install, and fiberglass-reinforced plastic is durable and resistant to corrosion, making it a suitable material for enhancing stair safety.
Before: Outdoor Metal Grating staircases rust and corrode. FRP Plate is another perfect solution to cover up unsightly metal with a grippy top.
Fiberglass FRP Stair tread covers from National Grating have been widely installed over metal, wooden, and concrete stairs with ease.
FRP Stair Tread Cover Benefits
The benefits of using FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) stair tread covers over traditional materials include:
- Safety: FRP stair tread covers are known for their non-slip properties, which enhance safety on stairs.
- Durability: Fiberglass-reinforced plastic is durable and resistant to corrosion, making it a suitable material for enhancing industrial stair safety.
- Ease of Installation: FRP stair tread covers are lightweight, making them easy to install.
- Versatility: They can be used on various surfaces such as step ladders, concrete, wood, and metal stairwells.
- Cost-Effectiveness: They can cover worn-out or outdated steps, saving money by avoiding the need for expensive rebuilds.
Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers create a beautiful finished product.
Overall, the use of Fiberglass stair tread covers offers advantages in terms of safety, durability, ease of installation, versatility, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional materials.
FRP Stair Tread Cover Applications
FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) stair tread covers have various applications due to their beneficial properties. Some of the common applications include:
- Interior and Exterior Use: FRP stair tread covers are suitable for both interior and exterior applications, making them versatile for use in different settings.
- Industrial Settings: They are used in industrial settings to enhance safety on stairs, walkways, and platforms, especially in heavy traffic areas where anti-slip surfaces are essential.
- Outdoor Walkways: FRP stair tread covers are ideal for outdoor walkways due to their anti-slip surfaces, providing an important safety feature in areas with heavy foot traffic.
- Various Substrates: They can be used on a variety of substrates such as concrete, wood, stone, metal, and brick stairs, making them suitable for different types of stairwells.
- Safety Enhancement: These covers are designed to reduce accidents caused by slips and falls, making them a practical and affordable solution for protecting steps.
Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers are attractive and functional.
FRP stair tread covers are widely used in industrial, outdoor, and indoor settings to improve safety, protect steps, and provide anti-slip surfaces on various substrates.
How to Install FRP Stair Tread Covers
To install FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) stair tread covers over metal stairs, the following general steps can be followed:
- Contact National Grating to speak with an experienced individual to help you make the best decision.
- Measure: Take measurements of the stair treads so the National Grating fabrication team can size your stair tread covers for a perfect fit. Assess how many stair tread covers you require.
- Preparation: Ensure that the metal stairs are clean, dry, and free from any debris or protrusions that could affect the installation.
- Attachment: Use stainless steel or zinc plated saddle clips and domed or flat head bolts suitable in length for the depth of the FRP tread covers. Pre-drill the FRP to the proper hole size for the screws being used.
- Installation: Pre-position the FRP covers in place to ensure the fit, then install screws about 6 inches from the ends of the piece, and additional screws every 2 feet as needed.
A large washer with a nut and bolt is used here to securely hold the FRP Stair Tread to the existing metal step.
Once installed, ensure that the covers are securely and firmly attached and provide a non-slip surface for safe use before opening to the public.
Above the stair treads a flat head bolt is used to create a flat walking surface.
Other Fiberglass FRP Stair Options from National Grating
Fiberglass FRP Stair Treads
Fiberglass FRP Stair Treads are made from molded FRP with a heavy duty nosing section that can be marked yellow for added safety. The grated design is perfect for outdoor application as water, ice and snow simply falls through for no buildup or maintenance
National Grating also has full FRP Molded Stair Treads for situations when the existing stair needs to be replaced or for new staircase construction.
Fiberglass stairs are the best solution for outdoor anti-slip stairs. They outlast traditional building materials and are easy to install. Stair treads made of FRP grating are lightweight, easy to fabricate, and highly durable.
Fiberglass stair treads are available as molded FRP treads with yellow nosings and a gritted top surface for all weather grip, for the ultimate in safety. Non-slip stair treads are corrosion resistant and lightweight.
Fiberglass stairs can be fabricated from fiberglass grating, which opens up the options enormously for color, resin, grit, mesh size, and whether molded fiberglass grating or pultruded FRP grating is more suitable.
Fiberglass FRP Railing
Fiberglass Railing Systems are a natural accompaniment to fiberglass stairs for corrosive environments &#; all components will outlast and outperform steel, stainless steel, wood, or other traditional materials.
FRP railing is non-conductive and in cold environments does not become cold to the touch like metal.
Fiberglass FRP Plate
FRP Plate can be easily fitted over old metal or steel stairs and walkways to provide a solid, grippy surface.
Fiberglass Plate is a large sheet of FRP that comes in a variety of colors with an anti slip, grippy coating. FRP plate is perfect to cover unsightly landings and platforms with a solid anti slip surface.
FRP Plate comes in thicknesses ranging from 1/8&#; to 3/4&#; and various resin systems. Plate can be installed on fiberglass grating, metal or concrete, for heavy loads and complete flooring system with all the benefits of fiberglass reinforced panels.
National Grating Customer Service
National Grating prides itself on providing exceptional customer service to all customers, big and small.
Reach out to us today for your next FRP Project!
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Fiberglass reinforced plastic stair treads offer a wide range of advantages for commercial and industrial projects. With impressive strength, long-term durability, and safety features, the range of FRP stair solutions available makes them a popular choice for many applications. Let&#;s look at FRP stair treads and how they can work for your project.
Know Your Materials: Fiberglass and FRP
At Fibergrate, when we talk about fiberglass stair treads, we&#;re specifically referring to treads made from a carefully engineered composite called fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). This is lightweight material compared to metal and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. As a result, FRP stairs can stand up to heavy foot traffic while providing a safer, slip-resistant environment. FRP stairs are also corrosion and chemical resistant (and some products have a UV resistant coating). This means they can last longer than less robust stair solutions and require less maintenance.
Types of Fiberglass Stair Tread Solutions Available
- Stair Tread Covers are made to install over existing wood, concrete, or metal stairs, providing a cost-effective enhancement to safety and appearance.
FRP tread cover options
cover several functional applications across many architectural styles, including an optional glow-in-the-dark strip that increases the visibility of stairs in low-light areas.
- Covered Stair Treads provide a complete, ready-to-install solution and a welcome alternative to heavy concrete that can chip or metal treads that can rust and corrode.
Covered stair treads
have a durable surface with the color infused into the product, so they never need painting.
- Pultruded Stair Treads excel in heavy-duty applications that require high strength and durability across wider support spans.
Safe-T-Span® treads
feature a pultruded fiberglass construction, providing exceptional load-bearing capacity and resistance to wear and tear.
Applications for FRP Stair Treads
- Commercial: From offices and hospitality applications to retail stores and public facilities both indoors and out, FRP stairs&#; durability, slip resistance, and ease of maintenance make them ideal for high-traffic areas where both safety and aesthetics are crucial.
- Industrial/Manufacturing: Industrial facilities require robust stair treads that can withstand heavy loads, harsh chemical exposure, and severe working conditions. FRP stair treads excel in such environments, providing long-lasting performance while minimizing slip-and-fall accident risks.
- Marine: Marine environments demand stair treads that can withstand corrosive saltwater while maintaining a slip-resistant surface. Versatile FRP stair products deliver that, and may also include a coating that provides
resistance to UV rays
. This makes them an ideal solution for docks, ships, offshore platforms, and other marine-related applications. In addition, their relatively light weight makes them exponentially easier from a logistical standpoint.
- Oil & Gas: Where safety is of utmost importance, FRP stair treads have dependable slip and chemical resistance, as well as fire retardant properties. They offer added protection for high-risk, rugged environments like refineries, drilling platforms, and other oil and gas installations.
- Utilities: In utility plants, power stations, and water treatment facilities, high quality FRP treads provide a reliable, safety-conscious solution for areas prone to high humidity and electrical hazards (FRP is
non-conductive
).
- Food & Beverage: Here, hygiene and ease of cleaning are priorities, and FRP stair treads meet these requirements. You will find them in food processing plants, breweries, and other food-related facilities.
Case Study
One notable application for FRP stairs was for our client, Emmber Foods, in their meat processing plant. Their workers had significant leg and back fatigue from standing on concrete and steel platforms all day. We provided new FRP stairs, platforms, and stands that hold up to harsh cleaning chemicals and 180° water twice a day&#;all while enhancing safety and comfort for the company&#;s valuable workforce.
Benefits of Fiberglass Stair Treads
- Durability: long service life and minimal need for replacement
- Slip Resistance:
high friction factor
, ensuring secure footing, even in challenging conditions such as icy or wet winter climates
- Chemical Resistance: ideal for environments where exposure to hazardous substances is common, such as industrial facilities or laboratories
- UV Resistance: withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without fading or degrading. Ideal for indoor or outdoor applications
- Easy, low-cost Maintenance: easily cleaned with standard cleaning agents or power-washed without the risk of damage or corrosion, translating to cost savings and reduced downtime
Get FRP Stairs for Durability, Safety, and Ease of Maintenance in Any Industry
With their high versatility, outstanding performance, and extensive safety benefits, Fibergrate FRP stairs are well-suited for a wide range of practical and cost-efficient applications.
Explore the full range of Fibergrate fiberglass stair products and find the perfect solution for your project today.
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