Watco Firm-Step Heavy Duty GRP Step Covers

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    WAT9377

    Maximum safety and slip resistance in heavy traffic areas.

    • Recommended for:
      • Ramps, walkways, fire escapes, all staircases, mezzanine floors, train track crossings, areas of heavy foot traffic
      • Internal staircases
      • Ideal for wet or very cold areas where the application of a coating may be impractical. Also suitable to be used around oily machines and for chemically damaged floors
    • Suitable for wood, concrete, stone, and metal
    • Highly durable anti slip step surface for heavy stair use
    • DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) and Building Regulations compliant
    • Cut to size up to 3m wide free of charge
      • Free cut to size service for all Firm-Step products except Firm-Step Precision. When you place your order, leave a message at checkout (or contact us with your order number on 0113 2455450 or send a message to [email protected]) informing that you intend to install the product yourself and with your requirements. Please state per line the depth and width step sheets are to be cut to.
    • 10 year guarantee against breakage

    Note: While great care is taken with the colour samples shown, no guarantee can be given that they represent exactly the colours offered.

    Colour
    Nosing Colour
    Profile
    Length
    Grade
    £34.15(ex. VAT)
    £40.98 (inc. VAT)
    Quantity
    Please choose your colour
    Available for Delivery (See Delivery Options Below)

    Description

    Watco Firm-Step Heavy Duty Anti Slip Step Covers offer superior slip resistance for both interior and exterior use. Made from durable and lightweight GRP, and with our own superior grit, they are twice as hard wearing as the industry standard quartz. They are also chemical resistant, providing the perfect solution for potentially hazardous areas.

    The low profile GRP construction is produced by the pultrusion method, which protects from bending, warping or splitting over time. The contrasting yellow or white nosings at 55mm x 55mm comply with UK Building Regulations and the Disability Discrimination Act.



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    Features & Benefits


    • Extremely low slip potential
    • 10 year guarantee against breakage
    • Outstanding wear resistance
    • Free cut to size service
    • Extremely low slip potential, even when wet (Wet PTV 70)



    Slip Resistance Test Results


    Slip resistance levels measured using the Pendulum Test method (WF rubber slider) – certificate available on request:

    Top SurfaceDry ReadingWet Reading
    Coarse grit7670
    Fine grit7163

     

    The UK Slip Resistance Group guide to slip resistance of a floor for able bodied pedestrians:

    Four S Pendulum ValuePotential for Slip
    Above 65Extremely Low
    35 to 65Low
    25 to 35Moderate
    25 and BelowHigh

     

    To ensure that the above slip resistant levels are maintained the panels should be kept clean in accordance with the information below.



    Installation


    For fixing, refer to the Watco Firm-Step Installation Guide.

    Safe handling practices should always be employed and the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment is to be worn. Store the covers flat and upside down.

    It is recommended that the following Personal Protection Equipment is worn for installation of Firm-Step GRP sheet and step covers and further protective measures may be necessary but this will depend on the installation environment:

    • Bonding
      • Eye Goggles
      • Protective Gloves
      • Safety Boots
    • Cutting & mechanical fixing
      • Ear Defenders
      • Eye Goggles
      • Dust Mask
      • Protective Gloves
      • Safety Boots

     

    Measuring

    Width – Measure from left to right across the tread substrate. Then deduct 5mm (2.5mm either side) to ensure they easily fit and to allow for any expansion.

    Depth – Measure from the front (nosing) to the back of the tread substrate. Then deduct 5 mm. E.g. 300mm measured depth minus 5mm = 295mm.

     

    Cutting

    Firm-Step anti slip sheets and step covers can be cut to size using orbital cutting equipment with a diamond blade. Cutting should be carried out externally or where there is dust extraction or suitable ventilation and the appropriate protective equipment detailed above should be worn. A jigsaw can be used for trimming or for occasions where only a small amount of cutting is required.

    Cut to Size service – free cut to size service for all Firm-Step products except Firm-Step Precision. When you place your order, leave a message at checkout (or contact us with your order number on 0113 2455450 or send a message to [email protected]) informing that you intend to install the product yourself and with your requirements. Please state per line the depth and width step sheets are to be cut to.

     

    Preparation

    Any damage or undulations to the substrate should be remedied to ensure that the stair tread or flat sheet will be on a reasonably flat and even surface.

    If using an adhesive, the substrate must be clean and dry and free from oils, grease, dust and any loose particles. The underside of the sheet or stair tread must also be clean and dry. Where the substrate is contaminated (e.g. by oil), mechanical fixing is essential. Prior to applying any adhesive, it is advisable to carry out a dry-fit first to ensure a suitable fit.

    Watco recommends a double fixing method for installing GRP anti slip sheets and stair treads, consisting of a high strength adhesive or double sided tape such as Watco Mastic Adhesive or UltraBond Tape, both supplied by us, and mechanical fixings.

     

    Bonding

    UltraBond Tape is suitable for bonding to concrete, wood, metal and steel in conjunction with Watco Tape Primer for unsealed, porous concrete, brick, stone, blockwork etc. Watco Mastic Adhesive is also a sealant and can be used to seal around the edges and stop water lying between the sheet or stair cover and the substrate. Water will not affect the sheets or stair covers but can affect the substrate such as wood or metal causing rot or rust. Watco Mastic Adhesive also offers a secondary fixing in the unlikely event that a mechanical fixing fails.

    • Run a bead of adhesive around the perimeter of the sheet or stair tread approximately 25mm in from the edges and then cross hatch at about 200mm apart
    • Apply sufficient hand pressure to bed the sheet or stair cover into position
    • With Watco Mastic Adhesive, optimum bonding will be obtained after 24 hours (at 20°C). However, stairs can be made available to traffic a few hours after bonding, but this is subject to temperature so it is worth testing first

     

    Adhesive Coverage

    1 x 310ml tube of Watco Adhesive Mastic is sufficient for any one of the following:

    • 5 x 600mm wide stair tread covers
    • 3 x 1000mm wide stair tread covers
    • 2 x 1500mm wide stair tread covers
    • 2 x 1200mm wide stair tread covers



    Cleaning and Maintenance


    Use of a stiff brush will usually be sufficient when cleaning Firm-Step Standard GRP to remove everyday dirt. For more stubborn contamination, it is recommended that a mild detergent is used and then rinsed with cold water. It is important to remove any excess water from the step covers prior to being put back into use with suitable absorbent materials. Where circumstances allow, Firm- Step Standard GRP can be power washed on a low setting.

    The security of the fixings/adhesive should be checked on a regular basis. Circumstances will vary, based upon the volume of foot traffic etc, but, as a guide, monthly inspections would be advisable.



    Product Details
    9377-949350

    Data sheet

    For Use On
    Wood
    For Use On
    Stone
    For Use On
    Concrete
    For Use On
    Metallic Substrates
    Single, Two or Three Pack
    Single
    Minimum Applied Thickness
    5mm
    Key Features
    5/6mm thickness (with grit)
    Resistant to impact, corrosion, chemicals
    Size
    Lengths: 600mm
    1000mm
    1500mm
    2000mm
    3000mm

    Profiles: 220mm x 55mm or 345mm x 55mm
    Resistance to chemicals
    resistant
    Suitable For Use On
    Metal
    Suitable For Use On
    Stone
    Suitable For Use On
    Concrete
    Suitable For Use On
    Wood
    Finish
    Textured
    Product Usage Type
    Tread Covers
    Product Range
    Firm-Step
    Colour Family
    Black
    Colour Family
    Grey
    Categorised As
    Anti-Slip > Treads & Nosings
    Seasonal
    Cold Weather
    Product Type
    Tread Covers
    Attachments
    Download


    Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.


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    IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION

    Watco Firm-Step Heavy Duty GRP Step Covers is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.

    Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.

    Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.

    All delivery costs below are excluding VAT


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