A modern aluminium anti slip step cover for heavy footfall areas. This premium stair tread combines aluminium with anti slip resin inserts for an aesthetically pleasing stair tread cover that offers exceptional durability with a contemporary finish that will blend in with modern design.
Note: While great care is taken with the colour samples shown, no guarantee can be given that they represent exactly the colours offered.
Watco Firm-Step Precision is an aluminium stair tread cover ideal for environments with heavy footfall requiring a stylish and modern anti slip stair tread solution. This premium step cover combines aluminium with anti slip resin inserts, resulting in an anti slip stair tread that is not only exceptionally durable, but also aesthetically pleasing.
Suitable for internal and external stairs, Watco Firm-Step Precision provides a safe, smart and contemporary look which will blend in well with modern design. With its superior, chemical resistant wearing surface, the Precision stair treads are ideal for heavy footfall areas. Drilling with mechanical fixing is recommended with Watco Firm-Step Precision.
These stair tread covers can also be pre-drilled. Contact our technical department with your requirements on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
Slip resistance levels measured using the Pendulum Test method (WF rubber slider) – certificate available on request:
| Top Surface | Dry Reading | Wet Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Coarse grit | 73 | 69 |
The UK Slip Resistance Group guide to slip resistance of a floor for able bodied pedestrians:
| Four S Pendulum Value | Potential for Slip |
|---|---|
| Above 65 | Extremely Low |
| 35 to 65 | Low |
| 25 to 35 | Moderate |
| 25 and Below | High |
To ensure that the above slip resistant levels are maintained the panels should be kept clean in accordance with the information below.
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:
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.
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.
Adhesive Coverage
1 x 310ml tube of Watco Adhesive Mastic is sufficient for any one of the following:
Use of a stiff brush will usually be sufficient when cleaning Firm-Step Precision to remove everyday dirt.
For more stubborn items, it is recommended that a mild detergent such as Watco Protect Industrial Floor 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 Precision can be power washed on a low setting. If Firm-Step Precision has been sealed with a sealant, repeated use of a pressure washer could undermine the integrity of the sealant.
The security of the fixings 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.
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.
Watco Firm-Step Precision 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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