How To Protect Stairs During Construction

As one of the initial components installed, stairs face continuous exposure to trades, equipment, and materials, making them prone to structural and aesthetic risks throughout the building process. The cost and time associated with repairing damaged stairs can disrupt accessibility and project timelines significantly. To maintain the longevity and safety of jobsite stairs, construction professionals must understand and promptly assess and address specific vulnerabilities.

Understanding The Importance Of Stair Protection

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Stairs are vulnerable elements of every jobsite. They are often the first thing to be installed and therefore, susceptible to damage during the building process. The constant influx of trades, equipment, and materials can pose significant risks to stairs’ structural integrity and aesthetics. The cost of repairing damage to stairs comes at a high price, especially when considering the time required to re-install stairs and its impact on accessibility.

It’s also important to remember that failure to adequately protect stairs on your jobsite can quickly result in safety hazards. Unprotected stairs can become slippery or damaged, posing a serious risk of falling and injury to your team – especially when construction pros carry heavy equipment.

Identifying The Risks And Vulnerabilities (Common Challenges)

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To maintain the longevity and integrity of stairs on any jobsite, construction professionals should quickly assess, identify, and address the specific vulnerabilities to their jobsite stairs.

Common issues include exposure to weather-related challenges, ranging from moisture damage due to rain or snow to extreme heat. Heavy foot traffic on stairs during construction poses a constant threat, leading to scuffs, scratches, and other forms of damage. Additionally, the need for a reliable grip on stairs is evident for worker safety and the protection of the stair surface.

Choosing The Right Stair Protection Products (Overview Of Protection Solutions)

Discover the essential guide to stair protection in construction. Learn about risks, vulnerabilities, and effective solutions to safeguard stairs on the jobsite. Product Catalogue

To maintain the longevity and integrity of stairs on any jobsite, construction professionals should quickly assess, identify, and address the specific vulnerabilities to their jobsite stairs.

With this in mind, it makes sense to temporarily protect the stairs with a suitable solution for the duration of your project. Our range of temporary stair protection products protects against possible jobsite damage.

There are several options to consider, depending on the time the protection needs to be in place, what material the stairs are made from, and the amount of foot traffic the stairs will be getting.

ARMOUR STAIR TREAD PROTECTOR

Offering durable protection to quickly and effectively protect stairs from damage, the Armour Stair Tread Protector is a first choice for many construction professionals. The durable yet lightweight material is waterproof and reusable, saving time and money. Plus – they are straightforward to cut to fit even small stairs, making them a versatile choice for various job sites.

ARMOUR PREMIUM CARPET FILM

The Armour Premium Carpet Film is a temporary yet highly effective way to protect carpets from tracked-in dirt, paint spills, dust, construction debris, and damage. Carpet Film protects for up to 45 days with clean removal. It is fully waterproof with white tear-resistant film, which makes it easy to see areas that have not been covered and protected.

ARMOUR PREMIUM HARD SURFACE FILM

Armour Premium Hard Surface Film protects semi-smooth surfaces such as hardwood and ceramic tile floors from tracked-in dirt, paint spills, dust, construction debris, and damage. Designed for use during high-traffic conditions, this 3 mil thick floor protection film offers temporary protection of up to 45 days with clean removal.

If you need an easy, fast, and effective solution to protect your stairs from minor scuffs, scratches, dirt, dust, paint, or drywall mud, the Armour Premium Hard Surface Film is perfect.

ARMOUR PROTECTION FLEECE

With a tacky anti-slip underside, the Armour Protection Fleece will stay in place on your stairs without slipping underfoot. It’s soft, non-abrasive, and will not scuff or scratch any hard stair surface. A fully waterproof top layer will protect from any moisture being tracked in from mud, snow, or rain. It is super flexible and easy to work into every stair tread and nosing, making it a versatile choice for protecting any stairs.

ARMOUR PROTECTION BOARD – BLACK

Lightweight, waterproof, flexible, and easy to cut, the Armour protection board – black even bends along the flutes nicely to conform to the stair profile. The 2mm thick board can bend and flex, but it also means it’s durable enough to take a beating on your stairs! This product can be used on all stair surfaces including hardwood, tile, carpet, steel, aluminum, marble, lino, lvt, and vct.

ARMOUR PRO-TACK FELT

Armour Pro-Tack Felt is a super strong, self-adhesive, non-woven material. The bottom offers complete spill protection from liquids combined with the absorbent top layer for soaking in any moisture. Protect stairs for up to 90 days with clean removal.

ARMOUR NEOPRENE FLOOR RUNNER

A quick and reusable temporary stair protection solution, the Armour NEOPRENE FLOOR RUNNER is a great solution for service-based companies or construction projects nearing the end. Neoprene floor runners are waterproof and grippy on all surfaces due to the rubber bottom side. Most of all, they are super durable so can be re-used time and time again.