Adding a step mat to your home’s indoor or outdoor staircase is an easy way to not only add a little something extra to your home, but it also keeps your stairways safe. Step mats are incredibly easy to install and they make a great DIY (Do-it-yourself) project. They are perfect for making your stairs non-slip stairs as well as protecting them from wear and tear or damage. Step mats’ multi-purpose and easy to install qualities make them a great choice for any home staircase.
The easiest step mats to install are the ones that come in a Cast Iron style. These rubber stair treads simply need to be placed right on the step, and they are installed! Adhesive is not necessary for these non-skid treads. Cast Iron style step mats are ideal for indoor stairs that need protecting, such as those that have expensive wood or tile flooring, but they are also aesthetically appealing. With Cast Iron style no-slip treads, you thankfully do not have to sacrifice home style for home safety. They can provide both. Although they are ideal for indoor use, they are not limited to indoor stairs. A Cast Iron style step mat can withstand the outdoor elements as well. And the same simple installation is used. Just place the step mat right on the step. In addition to being easy to install, Cast Iron style rubber stair treads are easy to clean and maintain. If using the step mats indoors they can be wiped down with a cloth or towel, or for outdoor use, rinsing the step mats down with a hose is quick and easy. Altogether, Cast Iron style step mats are simple and effective way to make your stairs non-slip stairs.
“Stars” Rubber Stair Treads – (6 pack)
If Cast Iron is not your preferred or desired style, there are other non-skid tread options that are also easy to install. Non-skid treads with nosing only require some two-sided tape or a permanent adhesive to be installed. Installation is still simple enough to do it yourself without needing to hire an installer, while also being more permanent than the Cast Iron style step mats. The nosing also provides more protection from slips and falls, since it also covers the edge of the step. Mats without nosing still help with this, but the nosing just adds a little bit of extra protection by creating more grip and traction over the edge, therefore making it no-slip tread. Even though the adhesive makes no-slip treads with nosing more permanent than their Cast Iron style counterparts, they are still easy to remove if necessary. They are also just as simple to clean and maintain as the Cast Iron style step mats. In any case, no-slip tread for your home’s staircase is a smart, safe, and easy choice.
“New Amsterdam” Rubber Stair Treads – (6 pack)
“New Amsterdam” Rubber Stair Treads – (6 pack)
- Design gaps drain water and debris
- European-inspired design looks great anywhere
More Traction, More Safety: The rubber material that makes up these outside non-slip stair treads is inherently slip resistant. The rubber material increases the traction that helps keep your feet stay secure. Having these non-slip stair treads around your household will help keep yourself and others safe because the chances of slipping and falling will be greatly reduced. Don’t risk a terrible ordeal; get some protection with this traction enhancing rubber stair covering!
Surface Protection: These outdoor rubber step mats will protect base flooring from the wear and tear of constant foot traffic. Wood in particular is very susceptible to scratches and degradation, which can be very costly to repair. Having these rubber mats in place will save you the expense of repairing damaged surfaces. They also provide a great cushioning support for feet.
All-Weather Protection: As outside rubber mats, these will more than likely come into contact with the elements. Luckily, rubber, both natural and reclaimed, is good at resisting the effects of moisture. Mold and mildew will have a very hard time trying to make a dent in these tough non-slip stair treads. You also do not have to worry about excess water getting trapped in this mat because the gaps in between the elegant design lines are meant to drain away all the mud and water that come into contact with the mat.
In addition to being simple and quick to install, rubber stair treads are very cost-effective as well. Since they can be easily installed on your own, that removes the cost of hiring an installer and having to pay for their hourly labor in addition to the step mats themselves. And since the non-skid treads are so simple to install, there is little to no cost for extra materials for the installation. You can easily find some double-sided tape at home or even borrow it from a friend. Or in the case of the Cast Iron style step mats, no extra material is needed at all for installation, therefore adding no extra cost. In addition, because of the durability of each step mat, they will need to be replaced far less frequently, cutting costs on ordering more no-slip tread.
Not only will using step mats save you a great amount of money, they save you a great amount of time as well. Their simple installation makes for a quick process. Laying down the Cast Iron style no-slip treads on your steps can be done in a matter of minutes. Even when installing the no-slip treads that require adhesive, it will take you less than an hour to finish. Because non-skid treads are so easy to implement, you can install them quickly and move on to your next project within the same day.
Keeping your home safe for yourself, family, and guests is always important. Creating non-slip stairs is an essential part of home safety. Use stair tread, rubber step mats, or non-skid tread in order to create a safer home environment. It is an easy, simple, and cost-effective way to protect your loved ones as well as to protect your home.
