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SureGRIP Retrostep
The SureGRIP Stair Tread Cover for Permanent Stair Safety
In industrial environments, worn or slick metal staircases create serious safety hazards and open your facility to risk.
The SureGRIP Retrostep is a high-traction stair tread cover designed for easy retrofits. More than a patch or a short-term fix, the Retrostep is a long-term, engineered upgrade well-suited to the serrated metal stair treads commonly found in industrial plants or food and beverage processing facilities. Coated with Genuine SLIPNOT® stainless steel, the Retrostep provides proven safety and confidence on existing stair treads that may be slip and fall hazards. Sold with stainless steel hardware for quick installation.
ABOUT OUR
Slip-Resistant Tread Cover for Stairs
The SureGRIP Retrostep is a purpose-built stair cover with industrial slip resistance engineered for quick retrofitting and long-term performance. Every detail is designed to make upgrading hazardous stairs safer, faster, and more cost-effective for facility managers and safety professionals.
Key features and benefits include:
Simple, bolt-on installation: The Retrostep ships with everything you need. Each cover features eight pre-drilled holes for alignment flexibility, reducing installation time. That means your in-house maintenance team is equipped to complete retrofits, often without outside assistance. All stainless steel mounting hardware is included.
Improved code compliance: With a slim 3/16-inch profile, the Retrostep maintains your stair’s legal rise and run dimensions, keeping you within OSHA and IBC code after installation. This critical detail streamlines safety inspections and regulatory approvals.
Unmatched slip resistance: The surface is coated in Genuine SLIPNOT® stainless steel, which continually exceeds OSHA, ADA, and ANSI slip-resistance standards throughout its lifespan. Unlike paint or tape, this high-traction solution will not chip, flake, or wear away.
Industrial-grade durability: The Retrostep industrial stair slip cover withstands the harshest work environments and heavy foot traffic, for indoor and outdoor use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Of Our Retrostep
The SureGRIP Retrostep is constructed with a stainless steel substrate and coated with a Genuine SLIPNOT® stainless steel surface for maximum durability and industrial-grade slip resistance. All models are supplied in a mill finish for a clean, professional appearance. Each Retrostep comes with all required stainless steel mounting hardware for immediate installation.
We invite you to find the right size for your stair tread dimensions:
| Model No. | Dimensions | Includes | Material / Coating | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 545004 | 3/16” x 9-1/2” x 23” | Retrostep and stainless steel hardware | stainless-on-stainless | mill |
| 545005 | 3/16” x 11-3/4” x 23” | Retrostep and stainless steel hardware | stainless-on-stainless | mill |
| 545006 | 3/16” x 9-1/2” x 29” | Retrostep and stainless steel hardware | stainless-on-stainless | mill |
| 545007 | 3/16” x 11-3/4” x 29” | Retrostep and stainless steel hardware | stainless-on-stainless | mill |
| 545008 | 3/16” x 9-1/2” x 35” | Retrostep and stainless steel hardware | stainless-on-stainless | mill |
| 545009 | 3/16” x 11-3/4” x 35” | Retrostep and stainless steel hardware | stainless-on-stainless | mill |
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Reasons to Install Our Stair Nonslip Cover
The SureGRIP Retrostep is specially engineered to install over standard serrated metal stair treads. These plank gratings are commonly found in manufacturing and industrial environments. While the open-hole, serrated-style grating is commonly used because of its wide availability and drainage, it presents persistent safety and maintenance challenges.
Reasons to upgrade your metal grating stair treads with the SureGRIP Retrostep include:
Discomfort and maintenance challenges: Serrated grating is notoriously uncomfortable to kneel or crawl on, making cleaning and maintenance tasks difficult or even hazardous for staff.
Insufficient slip resistance: Depending on footwear, the raised serrations may provide little to no grip, particularly when contaminated with liquids, oils, or food residues.
Loss of safety over time: The serrated edges wear down with continued foot traffic, further reducing slip resistance and increasing long-term risk.
The SureGRIP Retrostep offers a fast, permanent solution for converting these common grated stair treads into safe, compliant, and easy-to-maintain access points. Our nonslip stair covers are ideal for numerous industries, including manufacturing facilities, transportation hubs, and chemical processing sites.
Learn How to Retrofit and Revitalize Your Stairs
If you’re looking to retrofit your existing stairs, the SureGRIP Retrostep offers a high-traction solution that installs quickly and performs for the long haul.
Take the next step toward eliminating slip hazards. Request a quote today for slip-resistant stair tread covers or contact the SLIPNOT team to discuss the ideal safety solution for your facility.