Slips on steps: types and ways of installation

A staircase, even a comfortable one, cannot always be safe. In bad weather, it becomes slippery and there is a big risk of injury from falling. Therefore, it is best to protect the surface from slipping. This can be done with the help of special plates that are attached to the steps. What types exist and how to install them correctly are detailed below.

Every day, people are confronted with stairs, and not all of them are comfortable and safe. There are such instances that even non-slip soles of shoes or shoes do not help.

Many make steps from special materials.which, according to manufacturers, are a non-slip coating. Unfortunately, such a surface does not always help, slippery steps still come across.For this reason, many are thinking about additional protection of the steps. Especially women start to think about it. Can you imagine if she slipped on her heels, than it can end.

In addition, the lining on the steps will not only secure from slipping, they also can give the stairs a special style.

With the help of such overlays you can hide defects and irregularities.that appear over time on many stairs. The protective elements installed in time will help to extend the service life of the steps and they will not wear so much. They protect the stairs from various kinds of damage. Trims on the steps - a necessary thing, and even irreplaceable.

Choosing lining for internal stairs, you should take into account not only their appearance and design, but also practicality and quality of the material. Inside the house it is unacceptable to install products made from cheap materials that will release harmful substances. Therefore, pay special attention to the quality of the material.

For external staircases, we recommend choosing linings that will perfectly withstand the temperature drop. It is worth thinking about cleanliness, namely, about how and with what you will later clean the surface of the steps, and whether there will be any problems with this.

Today, modern manufacturers produce a variety of lining. They differ not only in their functionality, but also in the material from which they were made. In order not to get confused in all diversity and make the right choice, we recommend you carefully examine each type of these products.

An anti-slip product is usually made of a special material. This may be self-adhesive rubber or anti-slip rubber, which are mounted on a pre-prepared metal base. Rubber products are particularly durable, wear-resistant and durable.

Overhead elements which represent a peculiar corner are very popular, they are considered to be protective. They reliably protect steps and are easily mounted. Usually on the back of such products there is a self-adhesive tape. Such rubber corners may well be rubber or even silicone.

Ladder spans can be protected using a polymer product. They are issued, as well as rubber, in the form of corners and to mount them rather easily. PVC products not only look aesthetically pleasing, but also are durable. Such material for a long time does not lose its original appearance.

For those who do not want to mount such corners and want something simple and reliable, we recommend to pay attention to the tape, which are self-adhesive strips with anti-slip effect. You can install them using double-sided tape. Transparent they will or color, you decide.

Overhead treads are quite suitable for massive concrete stepswhich are made in such a way that even in bad weather and slush the sole will not slide on them. Such models come from a variety of materials, including rubber.The advantage of such models is that they cover the entire surface of the stage, and not just a part.

If you want to not only secure the steps, but also give them a special look, thanks to which they will be in harmony with the general interior of buildings or houses, then we recommend to pay attention to decorative linings.

Someone attaches the carpet, it is beautiful, but not always convenient. Moreover, in the winter season it is not easy to clean such paths, and rugs still slide on the surface. In order to be beautiful and safe, we recommend choosing lining of carpet, which resemble small rugs. They can be of different shapes and colors.

To fix such a model on the steps is easy. Often, manufacturers immediately equip the cover with self-adhesive tape on the inside, so that even a person without experience can attach the product. Choosing such a decorative material, pay attention to the quality of the material.

Also to the decorative models include products made of bamboo. This material is best to choose for internal stairs. Bamboo is a natural, environmentally friendly material. Such a product will protect the steps from damage, which is very important in a house where there are small children.

Bamboo lining can be chosen to match the color of the steps, the floor and the overall interior of the house. Today, manufacturers offer not only a large selection of shades, but also forms of overlays.

Photoluminescent tape or pad is also a great solution for stairs. This product has another important plus, in addition to the anti-slip effect. Such a tape or cover glows in the dark, so you can see the stage, even if there is no lighting and lanterns.

Another option worth mentioning is heated floor mats. The design consists of several pads, the size of a step, which are interconnected by wires. Such a product has a grooved, non-slip surface and is also equipped with a heating element. With the help of such linings, you can solve the problem of icing stepswhich is very important for outdoor stairs in the cold season.

Before installing such products, we recommend to pay attention to where the melt water will flow. If there is no drain, then at the beginning of the stairs a puddle will form, which, when freezing, will also become a dangerous place.

It is very easy to install decorative models on the stairs. For example, products made of carpet can be fixed on the tape, which has two sticky sides. True, on the steps of wood, not every scotch will do.

Rubber threshold, as a rule, is self-adhesive, so there are no problems with its installation. Anti-slip strips, usually the size is 2700 x 40, they are also easily fixed. Either with the help of scotch tape, about which we spoke above, or there are already mechanical locks. Bamboo covers are also fixed with adhesive tape.

Otherwise there is a risk that the strip will be glued unevenly and will have to be removed. After, you should go with a roller on the surface so that the tape will fix better.

The most difficult installation of models that are made of aluminum. Before you start installing such a lining, we recommend that you carefully measure the length of the profile and steps. You may have to trim it with a saw. Saw must be used on metal, and the rubber part is easy to cut off with a construction knife.

Every detail has holes for fasteners. We recommend to make a mark with a marker, so that later it would be more convenient to drill holes. If there are no holes, you will have to make them yourself. It is not so difficult. Such models are fastened with ordinary screws, which should be included.

Before attaching a pad of this type, we recommend applying a silicone-based sealant on the bottom, which will help to further strengthen the model on the steps. It is not necessary to do this in the house, but if the staircase is on the street, this will increase its service life.

And finally, I would like to give some more tips that will definitely come in handy.Before you start installing the lining, be sure to clean the surface of the steps from dirt, debris and dust. Especially if you install the lining on a self-adhesive tape. In addition, the steps should not be wet - this is important.

See the video below for how to install the overlays on the steps.