Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers Revitalize Old Stairs
Fiberglass FRP Stair Tread Covers easily install over existing metal, wood or concrete stairs to instantly improve safety, usability, visibility, and aesthetics.
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 FRP 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.
New FRP Stair Treads cover up old unsightly 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.
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.
Overall, the use of FRP 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.
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.
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.
Other Fiberglass FRP Stair Options from National Grating
Fiberglass FRP Stair Treads
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
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!
Sales@NationalGrating.com / 1-844-599-0260
Pultruded FRP Grating: The Ideal Solution for Canadian Marine Dry Docks and Rail Yards
National Grating has been seeing high levels of interest in Pultruded FRP Grating for applications such as Marine Dry Docks across Canada, North America and even as far north as Alaska due to its winter advantages.
This Marine Towing Drydock operating in the Great Lakes has found the perfect solution for its demanding environment with the implementation of Pultruded T-5000 FRP Grating from National Grating. This innovative grating, engineered from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), offers a comprehensive set of advantages that address the specific needs of the rail yard, ensuring enhanced performance and durability.
Corrosion Resistance and Longevity
Pultruded FRP Grating is designed to withstand the harshest environments, making it an ideal choice for the Marine Towing Drydock Rail Yard. Its superior corrosion resistance, surpassing traditional materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized gratings, ensures longevity and minimizes maintenance requirements.
Heavy-Duty Performance
Engineered to carry higher loads, Pultruded T-5000 Grating delivers exceptional strength and stiffness, making it well-suited for the rigorous demands of the rail yard. Its heavy-duty design provides the necessary support for various operational activities, contributing to a reliable and robust infrastructure.
Safety and Efficiency
The safety surface of Pultruded T-5000 Grating, featuring a coarse epoxy grit, enhances worker safety, even in challenging conditions. This prioritization of safety aligns with the dry docks commitment to maintaining a secure working environment for its personnel.
Low Maintenance and Cost-Effectiveness
The implementation of Pultruded T-5000 Grating offers the Marine Towing Drydock Rail Yard a low-maintenance solution, reducing the need for frequent repairs and upkeep. Furthermore, its cost-effectiveness and long-term performance make it a valuable investment for the rail yard’s operational infrastructure.
Pultruded Grating stands as the optimal choice for a Marine Drydock, providing a durable, high-performance solution that addresses the specific requirements of the environment. Its corrosion resistance, heavy-duty performance, safety features, and cost-effectiveness make it an indispensable asset for the rail yard’s ongoing success and operational efficiency.
Pultruded FRP Grating in other Industries:
Pultruded FRP grating is commonly used in various industries due to its superior strength, corrosion resistance, cold weather advantages and durability. Some potential industries where Pultruded T-5000 grating may be successfully implemented include:
- Marine and Offshore: Due to its corrosion resistance and durability, Pultruded FRP grating is suitable for marine and offshore applications, such as shipyards, docks, and offshore platforms.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Industries requiring heavy-duty flooring and grating solutions, such as manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and industrial warehouses, can benefit from the high-strength and low-maintenance characteristics of Pultruded FRP grating.
- Transportation: The transportation sector, including railway facilities and infrastructure, can utilize Pultruded FRP grating for its durability and resistance to environmental factors.
- Construction and Infrastructure: In construction and infrastructure projects, Pultruded FRP grating can be used for walkways, platforms, and structural applications due to its high strength and corrosion resistance.
Characteristics of Pultruded FRP grating make it a versatile solution for a wide range of industries that require durable, corrosion-resistant, and high-strength grating products.
Why choose Pultruded FRP Grating?
Pultruded FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) grating is often chosen over molded FRP grating or steel grating for industrial applications due to several key differences in their characteristics and performance. Here are the main reasons for choosing pultruded FRP grating:
Strength and Stiffness: Pultruded grating has a higher fiberglass concentration, making it stronger and stiffer than molded grating. This characteristic makes it suitable for applications requiring higher load-bearing capacity and longer spans.
Corrosion Resistance: Pultruded grating offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it ideal for harsh industrial environments where exposure to chemicals, moisture, and corrosive elements is a concern.
Heavy-Duty Applications: Due to its superior strength and load-bearing capabilities, pultruded grating is well-suited for heavy-duty industrial applications, such as manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, and offshore platforms.
Customization and Versatility: Pultruded grating can be customized to meet specific project requirements, offering versatility in panel sizes, resin systems, and other design features to accommodate various industrial applications.
Fire Retardant Properties: Some pultruded grating products are manufactured with fire retardant properties, making them suitable for applications where fire safety is a concern.
Pultruded FRP grating is preferred over molded grating for industrial applications due to its higher strength, stiffness, corrosion resistance, suitability for heavy-duty use, and the ability to be customized to meet specific project requirements.
Pultruded FRP VS Steel and Wood Grating
Pultruded FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) grating is often chosen over steel grating for industrial applications due to several key advantages. Here are the main reasons for choosing pultruded FRP grating over steel grating:
- Corrosion Resistance: Pultruded FRP grating offers superior corrosion resistance compared to steel grating, making it ideal for corrosive environments, including chemical processing, marine, and industrial settings.
- Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Pultruded FRP grating provides high strength with a lower weight compared to steel, offering easier installation and reduced structural support requirements.
- Low Maintenance: FRP grating requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to chemicals, making it an attractive choice for industrial applications where exposure to water, chemicals, and cleaning agents is common.
- Safety Surface: The walking surface of pultruded grating often has a coarse epoxy grit bonded to the bearing bars, providing a safe surface for workers, even in wet conditions.
- Customization and Versatility: Pultruded FRP grating can be customized to meet specific project requirements, offering versatility in panel sizes, resin systems, and other design features to accommodate various industrial application.
Pultruded FRP grating is preferred over steel and wood grating for industrial applications due to its superior corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, low maintenance requirements, safety features, and customization options. These advantages make it a versatile and cost-effective solution for a wide range of industrial settings.
Other Industries Utilizing Pultruded FRP Grating:
- chemical processing
- food & beverage
- marine
- aquatic centers
- oil & gas
- power
- manufacturing
- construction
- pharmaceutical
- metals & mining
- pulp & paper
- recreation
- water parks
- telecommunications
- shipping centers
- transportation facilities
- water & waste treatment
FRP Grating Alberta
National Grating has been supplying Fiberglass Grating to Alberta for over 20 years. We offer a huge selection of FRP Grating and structural Shapes at the best possible price to contractors and directly to your business.
We can usually ship within 2 business days to Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Cochrane and many more Alberta cities. FRP grating is wells suited to the rugged Alberta climate and is used extensively in Oil & Gas industry.
Fiberglass grating has become extremely popular for corrosive environments over the past 2 years. As the cost of steel alternatives has risen, FRP options have become increasingly more cost effective.
The applications for FRP Grating are endless. The most common applications are water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and large municipal projects. We are also seeing more and more fiberglass grating in car washes, movie and TV production, rec centre public pools, water parks, bridges, cell towers, chemical plants, civil construction, hospitals, hotels, parks, rooftops, trench covers and anywhere else that requires strong, lightweight grating that won’t rust.
Our dedicated customer service and salespeople take great pride in helping you select the best Molded or Pultruded FRP Grating for your application.
Call us at 1-844-599-0260 from any of these Alberta Locations:
Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Airdrie, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Cochrane and many more Alberta cities.
We’re ready to answer any questions – use our Quick Quote Form or call us at 1-844-599-0260.
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Fiberglass Square Mesh Grating
Fiberglass Square Mesh Grating
1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ Square Mesh
National Grating fiberglass Square mesh panels are ideal for decking, walkway, and flooring applications in corrosive environments.
1.5″ Square Mesh Grating is the long-lasting solution for rugged applications. Steel and aluminum grating have considerable down-sides; they corrode, wear down quickly, cause maintenance headaches and downtimes, and are costly to install.
National Grating high-strength molded FRP grating can be designed and used like traditional metal grates, but with all the many benefits of fiberglass. 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ Square FRP grating is especially useful for replacing steel grating or aluminum grating in corrosive environments or where other types of gratings require frequent replacements. For smaller mesh sizes check out our mini-mesh Fiberglass Grating.
Resin Systems
National Grating Molded Fiberglass is available in two standard resin systems. Each providing different levels of corrosion protection. Both resin systems meet Class 1 Flame Spread Rating per ASTM E-84 test standards.
Polyester: A premium-grade isophthalic polyester resin system that provides excellent corrosion protection. Standard colors: Dark Gray, Light Gray, Yellow, and Green
Vinyl ester: A chemically resistant system that provides the highest level of corrosion protection. Standard colors: Yellow, Dark Gray, and Orange
SQUARE MESH PANEL SIZES
Square mesh with S.S. Clip
Molded FRP Mesh is available in 1″, 1-1/2″ and 2″ thick Panels.
Standard Panel sizes are 3′ x 10′, 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 12′ and 5′ x 10′.
We can cut down the panels to any size you like, or you can cut them yourself. Be sure to use a diamond-tip blade as a standard saw blade will dull very quickly.
Call us at 1-877-984-7788 for a fabricated quote.
Strong, Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant
Fiberglass Square Mesh grating has the strength of steel, but it won’t corrode like steel can.
Safer Walking Surface
A coarse, gritted epoxy coating enhances traction.
Support and Stability
Molded Mesh FRP panels are equally strong in both directions
Easy Fabrication
FRP Mesh Panels are lightweight, easy to transport, and can be cut and fabricated using standard hand tools.
FRP Square Mesh Panels
Extended Life
The coated resin surface increases resistance to chemical corrosion and continuous UV exposure.
Not sure which type of grating is best for your application?
Download our Grating Selection Chart use our Quick Quote Form.
Molded Square Mesh or Pultruded Grating?
Fiberglass Grating Applications for Your Industry
Our molded FRP grating has applications in many industries, including:
- metals & mining
- pulp & paper
- recreation
- water parks
- telecommunications
- shipping centers
- transportation facilities
- water & waste treatment, and
- numerous architectural uses.
- chemical processing
- food & beverage
- marine
- aquatic centers
- oil & gas
- power
- manufacturing
- construction
- pharmaceutical
Call us at 1-877-984-7788 to speak with a National Grating FRP Specialist.
Features of Square Mesh Fiberglass Grating
Corrosion Resistant
Extremely Strong
Impact Resistant
Non-Skid Surface / Anti-Skid
Low Electrical and Thermal Conductivity
Easily Fabricated in the Field
Bulk and Wholesale Discounts Available on Large Orders
Fast Delivery via our Superior Logistics Network
National Grating provides mini-mesh molded fiberglass grating to ALL major cities including:
Virginia: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton
Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Providence, Springfield, Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford
Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Hammond
Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren , Sterling Heights, Lansing Eaton & Ingham , and Ann Arbor
New Jersey: Newark , Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Woodbridge, and Lakewood
Illinois: Chicago , Aurora, Rockford , Joliet , Naperville, Springfield , Peoria, and Elgin
Texas: Houston, Dallas / Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Dallas, and Brownsville
New York: Buffalo, Rochester, Monroe, Yonkers, Westchester, Syracuse, and Albany.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, and Bethlehem
Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton , Parma , Canton, and Youngstown
Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savanna, Athens, Sandy Springs, and Roswell
North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh , Greensboro , Durham , Winston-Salem , Fayetteville , and Cary
California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, and Oakland
Florida: Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and St. Petersburg
We can ship within 2 business days to the following Locations:
Iowa City, Jackson, Biloxi, Gulfport, Albuquerque Santa Fe, Charleston, Morgantown, Huntington, Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Bangor, Augusta, Manchester, Portsmouth, Concord, Providence, Newport, Warwick, Missoula, Billings, Bozeman, Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Sioux City, Rapid City, Fargo, Bismarck, Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Burlington, and Cheyenne,Waterbury, Roanoke, Gary, Little Rock, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George, Wichita, Topeka, Henderson, Carson City
Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Baltimore Annapolis, Bolder, Fort Collins, Columbia, Charleston, Mount Pleasant, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Frederick, Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, Colorado Springs, Portland, Eugene, Bend, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Des Moines, Cedar Rapid,
Our pricing and service experts are standing by to help to find the best product for your project. With many varieties in stock and expedited shipping, we can supply your project with mini-mesh fiberglass grating at the best possible price with the lowest freight charges.
Fiberglass Grating 1.5 Inch Square Mesh
Fiberglass Grating 1.5″ Square Mesh
Fiberglass Grating with 1-1/2″ Square Mesh
One of the most popular types of Fiberglass Grating we sell is Molded grating with a 1.5″ x 1.5″ Square mesh pattern. With 1/4″ inch bearing bars, the checkerboard 1-1/2″ square mesh pattern creates a 1-1/4″ inch square opening which equals approximately 70% open area.
Molded FRP Grating
Molded Grating comes in sizes 1″, 1.5″ or 2″ Deep. The most common panel sizes are 3′ x 10, 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 12′ and 5′ x 10′. The larger the span between the supports under the grating, the farther the span, and the stronger and thicker the grating has to be.
This molded fiberglass grating with square mesh pattern is one of many square mesh patterns in stock and available for quick delivery from National Grating.
For 1″ inch molded grating, the maximum span is typically 24″. Anything farther apart than 2 feet, as you will need 1-1/2 thick or 2″ thick. Take a look at our Grating Selection Chart to see the various grating options depending on the span.
We stock our molded grating in Dark Gray, Light Gray, Yellow, and Green. Call 1-877-984-7788 for up-to-date pricing and availability for the size and color you need. We have warehouse locations throughout USA and Canada, so we will always quote the closest location to you to minimize freight costs.
If you need to cut the FRP grating sheets down to smaller sizes, you can easily cut the fiberglass panels using any saw that you would normally use to cut wood. You can use a skill saw, jig saw, table saw, or reciprocating saw. They key is to use a diamond tip blade. If you try to cut FRP with a regular blade, it will dull far too quickly. Check out our video on How to Cut FRP.
Fiberglass grating will never rust, so it is great for corrosive environments such as as chemical plants, oil and gas, and waste-water treatment facilities. The gritted surface on molded grating provides excellent traction for slippery walkways.
Fiberglass stairs and railing is used instead of steel in swimming pools and water-parks where Chlorine is constantly flowing on the the stairs and decks. We have pultruded fiberglass pool grating for these applications where bare feet walk on the grating, not work boots.
For all FRP Grating inquiries, please call 1-877-984-7788 or email sales@Nationalgrating.com or Request a Quote.
Fast Delivery via our Superior Logistics Network
National Grating provides square mesh fiberglass grating to ALL USA States including California, Oregon, Florida, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona, Washington, North Carolina, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Indiana, Tennessee, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Wisconsin and Utah. Our pricing and service experts are standing by to help to find the best product for your project. With many varieties in stock and expedited shipping, we can supply your project with square mesh fiberglass grating at the best price.
Square Mesh Fiberglass Grating Radio Frequency Transparency
In today’s connected world, we depend on cellular telephone signals, Wi-Fi networks and over the air radio and television signals. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity are essential to on-site work environments. Steel structures significantly disrupt these signals. Square Mesh Fiberglass is an essential part of FRP building structures that are “electronically transparent” and do not interfere with radio frequency transmissions.
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