Non-Slip Mini Stair Treads

Sizes

Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads are available in a maximum 8ft wide x 5.5″ deep with a 2″ nosing.

The product is normally 0.16″ thick with the nosing set at 85 degrees.

Our free cutting service is available to cut the Mini Stair Treads to your desired size on both the length and depth.

Durable

Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads are manufactured from FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)/ GRP (Glass-fiber Reinforced Plastic) to provide an extremely tough and durable product.

Non-Slip

Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads are a pre-formed fiberglass tread which has an anti-slip gritted top to provide a superb slip-resistant and hard-wearing surface.

Do It Yourself Installation

The versatility of Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads allows for them to be applied to almost any surface such as concrete, steel and wood. These treads are supplied as a finished product, which means that they can be walked on immediately after installation.

Safety

When installing Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads, we recommend that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) be worn.

CUTTING THE MINI STAIR TREADS

If you need to cut the Mini Stair Treads to size during your installation, we recommend that a suitable dust mask with protective safety goggles and gloves are worn. The Mini Stair Treads should be cut outside or in a well-ventilated area. If using a circular saw or angle grinder, use a standard carbon or diamond blade when cutting them to size.

Dust residue can be disposed of using normal waste disposal methods. No special permissions or licenses are required.

INSTALLATION OF MINI STAIR TREADS

During the installation of Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads we recommend that safety gloves and glasses are worn while screwing the treads into place.

PREPARATION

Dino Grip recommends that the surface is first swept and cleaned ensuring that the surface is suitable to receive the Mini Stair Treads.

FIXING TO WOODEN SURFACES

Lay the Mini Stair Tread upon the surface and then use a 7/32″ masonry drill bit to drill the top of the gritted surface only in the desired anchoring locations. We would recommend that six anchors (screws or rivets) are put in place every foot – 3 along the front edge (just behind the yellow) and 3 along the back edge.

Then screw into position using the Flat Star Head Stainless Steel screws.

Additional adhesive can be used on the back of the Mini Stair Treads prior to screwing into position (if required) to add extra grip to the underneath of the mini stair tread. Adhesive is available for purchase on our website.

FIXING TO METAL SURFACES

Lay the Mini Stair Tread upon the surface and then use a 1/4″ masonry drill bit to drill the top of the gritted surface only in the desired fixing locations. Change the drill bit to a 1/4″ metal drill bit. Use drilling compound, then proceed to drill the metal surface under the Mini Stair Tread (the Mini Stair Treads can be kept in position during this process as you have already pre-drilled the tread).

Place rivets into each hole and use a rivet gun to fix into position. Please ensure that all rivets have been compressed.

Additional adhesive can be used to the back of the Stair Treads prior to fixing in position (if required) to add extra grip to the bottom of the Stair Tread.

FIXING TO CONCRETE SURFACES

Lay the Mini Stair Tread upon the surface and then use a 1/4″ masonry drill bit to drill the top of the gritted surface and into the underlying concrete sub-base only in the desired fixing locations. Remove the Mini Stair Tread and re-drill the concrete anchor holes with an 5/16″ masonry drill bit.

Insert plastic anchors into the holes in the concrete surface and replace the Mini Stair Tread into place.

Then screw into position using the Flat Star Head Stainless Steel screws.

Additional adhesive can be used on the back of the Mini Stair Tread prior to screwing into position (if required) to add extra grip to the bottom of the Mini Stair Treads.

ADDITIONAL ADHESIVE

While mechanical anchors are all that is required to secure the Mini Stair Treads, wherever possible, the application of an appropriate high strength gap filling adhesive will provide the following benefits:

– A secondary bond in the event that the fasteners should fail.

– A barrier against the “drumming” noise that is created when fitting a cover over the existing substrate.

Apply a 1/4″ bead of high strength gap-filling adhesive around the periphery of the Stair Tread and in horizontal stripes at approximately 8″ apart. Immediately press the Mini Stair Tread firmly to the substrate to ensure adequate transfer of adhesive. A firm bond will be achieved in about one hour under normal conditions. Secure with the screws or rivets and allow the adhesive sealant to cure before allowing excessive traffic to use the areas.

RECOMMENDED MECHANICAL FIXINGS

Recommended fixings – Based on 4ft Mini Stair Treads

Over Wood
No 8 x 1.9″ x 1_1/2” – Flat Star Head Stainless Steel Screws

Over Steel Plate
No 8 x 0.8″ Flanged headed rivets

Over Concrete

No 8 x Plastic Concrete Anchors (or equivalent)
No 8 x 0.8″ x 1_1/2 – Flat Star Head Stainless Steel Screws

Over Open Steel Grates
Stainless steel (recommended) or zinc plated saddle clips and domed head bolts suitable in length for the depth of the existing treads.

CLEANING GUIDE AND TIPS

While Mini Stair Treads are extremely resilient to dirt and contaminants, it will, as with most other things, become dirty.

Dry dirt and debris can easily be removed using a stiff brush and should be carried out on a regular basis.

If the Mini Stair Treads have been subjected to spillages or the dirt has become embedded, detergents can be used. It is always advisable to test any cleaning product on the Mini Stair Treads before starting the cleaning procedure. This can be done in an inconspicuous area of the installation.

Using the detergent, warm water and a suitable brush; scrub the affected areas until clean. The excess water can be removed using a wet/dry vacuum cleaner or power washer.

Where circumstances allow, the Mini Stair Treads can be power washed without causing harm. Care should be taken when the Mini Stair Treads have been glued down and / or edge is sealed as very high-pressure power washing or repeated power washing could cause damage to sealants and adhesives.

GENERAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

The security of the mechanical anchors / adhesives should be checked on a regular basis. Circumstances will vary, based upon the volume of foot traffic, etc. but, as a guide, monthly inspections are advised in high traffic areas.

Dino Grip Cleaning Tips

Dino Grip Data Sheet

Dino Grip Mini Stair Treads are a high-performance safety stair tread made from high quality FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)/ GRP (Glass-fiber Reinforced Plastic)

CHARACTERISTICS

• Slip Resistant Surface
• Impact Resistant
• Class 1 Flame Spread – Non-Sparking
• Corrosion Resistant
• Lightweight
• Non-Metallic
• Tough & Durable
• Choice of Color
• Choice of Size
• Quick Installation

APPLICATIONS

Ideal for the installation on steps, fire escapes, all staircases, decking top surface, mezzanine floors and spiral staircases and for over-cladding onto worn surfaces.

TECHNICAL DATA

SLIP RESISTANT LEVELS

Measured using the Pendulum test method (Four S rubber slider / 96 Slider) – standard simulated shoe sole.

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

*To ensure that the above slip resistant levels are maintained, the Mini Stair Treads should be kept clean in accordance with the attached cleaning guide and tips.