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    About Stair Tread Covers and Nosing
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    Cover the tops or edges of steps to protect them from damage and create a slip-resistant surface.

    Stair Nosing

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stair Nosing. Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stair Nosing. Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Screw nosing into place to protect the front portion of the stair and provide a slip-resistant surface. Construction adhesive (sold separately) is for use between nosing and the front edge of the stair to prevent cracks.
    Style A—Style A are for use on wood or concrete stairs. For wood stairs, use #10 wood screws. For concrete stairs, use 3/16" diameter tapping screws. Style A have a front channel filled with grit and a rear abrasive strip for added traction.
    Style B—Style B can be installed in fresh concrete as well as on existing concrete stairs. Use concrete screws for 1/4" diameter countersunk holes. Nosing has five channels filled with an abrasive grit compound for excellent traction and slip resistance.
    Style
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Material
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    For Use On
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Choose a Grit
    Color
    36"
    Wide
    42"
    Wide
    48"
    Wide
    60"
    Wide
    72"
    Wide
    96"
    Wide
    Grit Coated
    A3"13/16"3/16"Aluminum
    		NoConcrete, WoodYesBlack6282T450000000000000000000000000000000000000
    B2 7/8"1/4"1/4"Aluminum
    		NoConcreteYesBlack, Yellow6846T140000000000000000000000000—
     

    Stair Nosing for Wet Concrete

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Stair Nosing. Stair Nosing for Wet Concrete, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Stair Nosing. Stair Nosing for Wet Concrete, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    This nosing has an integral anchor for installation in fresh concrete stairs; no additional fasteners required. Construction adhesive (sold separately) is for use between nosing and the front edge of the stair to prevent cracks.
    Style A—Style A have five channels filled with an abrasive grit compound for excellent traction and slip resistance.
    Style B—Style B are durable to handle heavy traffic and rough environments. Nosing is embedded with abrasive grit for traction.
    Style
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Features
    Choose a Grit
    Color
    36"
    Wide
    42"
    Wide
    48"
    Wide
    60"
    Wide
    72"
    Wide
    144"
    Wide
    Grit Coated
    A2 7/8"1/4"1/4"Aluminum
    		Wet ConcreteYesIntegral AnchorBlack, Yellow7745T5900000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Grit Coated, Textured
    B2 11/16"3/8"5/16"Aluminum
    		Wet ConcreteYesIntegral Anchor—6952T110000000000000000000000000000—
    B3 11/16"3/8"5/16"Aluminum
    		Wet ConcreteYesIntegral Anchor—6952T1200000000000000000000000000000—
     

    Stair Tread Covers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stair Tread Covers. Style F.

    Style F

    Protect stairs from wear or provide a new stair surface on worn stairs. Covers fit square-nose concrete and wood stairs.
    Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stair Tread Covers. Style F.

    Style F

    Style F—Style F are corrosion-resistant aluminum with a grit top for excellent traction in high-traffic areas. Covers have 1/4" diameter countersunk mounting holes. To install, use construction adhesive (sold separately), or screw in place; use concrete screws or #10 wood screws.
    Style
    Dp.
    Ht.
    Thk.
    Material
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Choose a Grit Color
    36"
    Wide
    42"
    Wide
    48"
    Wide
    54"
    Wide
    60"
    Wide
    72"
    Wide
    F8 7/8"1 1/8"9/32"Aluminum
    		NoYesBlack, Black/Yellow, Light Gray6847T12000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    F10 7/8"1 1/8"9/32"Aluminum
    		NoYesBlack, Black/Yellow, Light Gray6847T13000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Adhesives
    Each
    Construction Adhesive (1 gal. Pail)62695T82000000

    Long-Life Antislip Tape

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Long-Life Antislip Tape.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Long-Life Antislip Tape.
    Metal abrasives set in a metal mesh backing make this tape last years longer than other antislip tape. Its extra-coarse surface offers high traction in muddy, greasy, and wet environments. Originally designed for use on Navy vessels, this tape stands up to high heat and corrosion from salt spray. Use sheet metal-cutting snips to cut to size.
    This tape meets ADA and OSHA slip resistance recommendations.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Roll
    6"450 to 400Yes2947N3000000
    12"450 to 400Yes2947N1000000
    24"450 to 400Yes2947N2000000
     
    Floor Sealer
    To ensure proper adhesion on porous surfaces like wood, use a floor sealer to prepare the surface before installing.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Jug17108T21000000000000

    Antislip Tape for Uneven Surfaces

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Border. Antislip Tape. Antislip Tape for Uneven Surfaces.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Antislip Tape for Uneven Surfaces, Roll.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Antislip Tape for Uneven Surfaces, Rectangle.

    Roll

    Rectangle

    Stick this ultra-flexible tape to ladder rungs, diamond tread plates, and other uneven and irregular surfaces with sharp corners. After installation, wait one hour before walking on this tape.
    Black
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Roll
    2"1540 to 175Yes6244T51000000
    4"1540 to 175Yes6244T5200000
    6"1540 to 175Yes6244T5300000
    12"1540 to 175Yes6244T54000000
     
    Rectangle
    6"240 to 175Yes6244T220000
     
    Floor Sealer
    To ensure proper adhesion on porous surfaces like wood, use a floor sealer to prepare the surface before installing.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Jug17108T21000000000000

    Glow-in-the-Dark Antislip Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Glow-in-the-Dark Antislip Tape, Roll, Green Glow-in-the-Dark.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Green Stripe. Glow-in-the-Dark Antislip Tape, Rectangle, Black with Green Glow-in-the-Dark Stripe.

    Roll

    Green Glow-in-the-Dark

    Rectangle, Black with Green

    Glow-in-the-Dark Stripe

    Keep stairs and walkways visible and your footing secure when the lights go out. This tape glows for six hours and recharges when exposed to light.
    It meets ADA and OSHA slip resistance recommendations.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Color
    Each
    Roll
    3/4"60-40 to 220YesGreen Glow-in-the-Dark6970T461000000
    1"60-40 to 220YesGreen Glow-in-the-Dark6970T46200000
    2"30-40 to 220YesGreen Glow-in-the-Dark6970T71200000
    4"30-40 to 220YesGreen Glow-in-the-Dark6970T76200000
    6"30-40 to 220YesGreen Glow-in-the-Dark6970T792000000
     
    Rectangle
    6"2-40 to 220YesBlack with Green Glow-in-the-Dark Stripe6108T410000
     
    Floor Sealer
    To ensure proper adhesion on porous surfaces like wood, use a floor sealer to prepare the surface before installing.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Jug17108T21000000000000

    Antislip Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Antislip Tape, Roll.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Antislip Tape, Rectangle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Antislip Tape, Square.

    Roll

    Rectangle

    Square

    Add traction to stairs, ramps, and walkways to reduce slip risks around your facility. This tape meets ADA and OSHA slip resistance recommendations.
    Gray
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Roll
    3/4"60 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T208000000
    1"60 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T20900000
    2"30 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T33500000
    2"60 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T20400000
    4"30 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T19500000
    4"60 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T20500000
    6"30 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T26500000
    6"60 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T20600000
    12"15 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T11200000
    18"15 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T11600000
    24"15 ft.-40 to 155Yes16970T12200000
     
    Rectangle
    3/4"2 ft.-40 to 155Yes106970T13100000
    6"2 ft.-40 to 155Yes56970T13300000
     
    Square
    5 1/2"5 1/2"-40 to 155Yes106970T13200000
     
    Floor Sealer
    To ensure proper adhesion on porous surfaces like wood, use a floor sealer to prepare the surface before installing.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Jug17108T21000000000000

    High-Visibility Antislip Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. High-Visibility Antislip Tape, Roll, Yellow.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. High-Visibility Antislip Tape, Rectangle, Yellow.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. High-Visibility Antislip Tape, Rectangle, Black with Yellow Stripe.

    Roll

    Yellow

    Rectangle

    Yellow

    Rectangle

    Black with Yellow Stripe

    Highlight hazards such as stairs and ramps while adding extra grip underfoot. This tape comes in bright colors and a high-contrast pattern to draw the eye.
    It meets ADA and OSHA slip resistance recommendations.
    Yellow
    Black with
    Yellow Stripe
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Roll
    3/4"60-40 to 220Yes16970T235000000————0
    1"60-40 to 220Yes16970T23600000————0
    2"30-40 to 220Yes16970T33200000————0
    2"60-40 to 220Yes16970T23700000————0
    4"30-40 to 220Yes16970T19200000————0
    4"60-40 to 220Yes16970T23800000————0
    6"30-40 to 220Yes16970T26200000————0
    6"60-40 to 220Yes16970T23900000————0
    12"15-40 to 220Yes16970T11400000————0
    18"15-40 to 220Yes16970T11800000————0
    24"15-40 to 220Yes16970T12400000————0
     
    Rectangle
    3/4"2-40 to 220Yes106970T5200000————0
    6"2-40 to 220Yes56970T380000016108T3100000
     
    Floor Sealer
    To ensure proper adhesion on porous surfaces like wood, use a floor sealer to prepare the surface before installing.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Jug17108T21000000000000

    Extreme-Traction Antislip Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Extreme-Traction Antislip Tape, Roll.

    Roll

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Extreme-Traction Antislip Tape, Rectangle.

    Rectangle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Antislip Tape. Extreme-Traction Antislip Tape, Square.

    Square

    Our highest tier of traction for the surest footing in slick and grimy areas. This tape has an extra-coarse surface that gives you excellent grip even when covered in mud and grease.
    It meets ADA and OSHA slip resistance recommendations.
    Black
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Roll
    3/4"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4300000
    3/4"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4400000
    1"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4500000
    1"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T1100000
    2"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T1200000
    2"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4600000
    3"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4700000
    3"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4800000
    4"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T1300000
    4"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T4900000
    6"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T1400000
    6"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T51000000
    12"15 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T1500000
    12"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T5200000
    12"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T53000000
    18"15 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T1600000
    18"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T54000000
    18"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T55000000
    24"15 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T17000000
    24"30 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T56000000
    24"60 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T57000000
     
    Rectangle
    3/4"1 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T410000
    1"2 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T340000
    3"2 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T420000
    6"2 ft.-40 to 220Yes7781T350000
     
    Square
    5 1/2"5 1/2"-40 to 220Yes7781T360000
     
    Floor Sealer
    To ensure proper adhesion on porous surfaces like wood, use a floor sealer to prepare the surface before installing.
    Container
    Each
    Type
    Size,
    gal.
    1-5
    6-Up
    Jug17108T21000000000000
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