Quick ways to enhance stair safety

When children start taking their first steps, stairs covered with tiles or natural stone often are recognized as a slipping hazard. Solutions to address this problem include demolition and reconstruction or the adhering of profiles. Schlüter®-Systems presents its subsequently installed stair-nosing profile, Schlüter®-TREP-EK.

The new profile can achieve a high level of stair safety even after construction. Schlüter®-TREP-EK is R10 V4 classified, which means it is suitable for installation in schools, preschools, and changing rooms of sports facilities.

The installation is easy and simple: the 30-mm-wide stair-nosing profile is simply adhered to the edges of the steps using the tile adhesive Schlüter®-KERDI-FIX or an equivalent epoxy resin adhesive. The grooved profile of the stair nosing, along with the increased visibility of the edge, increases stair safety. Because the profile can be subsequently installed, Schlüter®-TREP-EK is very well suited for renovation projects, provided the stair covering is in good condition.

 Schlüter®-TREP-EK also covers the exposed edges of tile or natural stone coverings and protects them effectively from mechanical impact. Schlüter®-TREP-EK is made of high-quality stainless steel, which gives it the necessary resistance to abrasive cleaning agents. The metallic surface has a sophisticated visual appeal. The latest addition to the TREP family of products is available in three different lengths: 2.50 meter, 1.50 meter, and 1 meter.