Do you have slippery stairs in your rental home? Here's how to make your stairs safe with anti-slip tape

Do you live in a rental home with an old staircase and narrow, slippery steps? If so, anti-slip tape is a quick and affordable way to prevent falls. In this article, you’ll learn how this anti-slip stair tape works, why quality matters, and what to look for when buying it.

What is anti-slip stair tape?

Our anti-slip tape is made from a special PVC elastomer rubber. This material provides:

• A strong grip on every step

• Long service life, even with heavy use

• Easy installation thanks to the adhesive backing

You don’t have to be a DIY expert to apply the tape. It works in three simple steps:

1. Measure – determine the correct length for each step

2. Cut – cut the tape to size

3. Stick – press the tape down with a roller

How to apply anti-slip tape

Make sure the surface is clean and dry before you begin. Cut the tape to the correct size and press it down firmly with a pressure roller. This prevents air bubbles and ensures a smooth, straight installation.

Our anti-slip stair tape is available in no fewer than 10 colors, including grey and off-white RAL 9003, so the tape will always match your interior.

Note: Not all anti-slip tape is equally durable

There are many inexpensive anti-slip tapes on the market that promise good traction but fall short in practice. These thin adhesive tapes often suffer from:

• Shifting and peeling off after a short time

• Rapid wear and tear with daily use

• Wavy installation, because thin tape is difficult to apply straight

• Sharp granules, which can be uncomfortable for children with bare feet

You can find this type of tape at home improvement stores like Praxis, Hubo, Hornbach, and even IKEA. The price is attractive, but the tape is best suited as a temporary solution —for example, for a kitchen step stool or a wooden ladder with narrow rungs. This type of tape is less suitable for a standard home staircase.

Why choose durable anti-slip tape?

For a staircase used daily, it’s worth investing a little more in high-quality, durable tape. The result: a safe staircase that lasts for years, without having to reapply the tape over and over again.

Free color configurator

Still not sure? Use our color configurator to see the color and added value of our anti-slip tape for yourself before you make a decision.