The Real Cost of Unprotected Stairs
Painters and plasterers working stairwells drop tools constantly. Without a cushioned layer, every drop leaves a mark.
Why Crews Choose Felt PP Honeycomb
Stairs are unforgiving once damaged, so a felt-backed honeycomb board wraps each tread in protection. Impact is absorbed by the core while the felt face keeps the sheet from sliding.
- Load Bearing — The honeycomb core supports carts, scaffolding, and staged materials, so protection does not mean closing off the workspace.
- Water, Paint & Dust Resistant — Spills bead on the surface and paint splatter wipes away, keeping the protected area clean through messy stages of the build.
- 100% Recyclable PP — When a board finally retires, the polypropylene is fully recyclable, supporting circular-site practice and ESG reporting.
- Non-Slip Felt Backing — The felt layer grips the substrate and stays put under foot traffic, so crews are not constantly re-laying shifted sheets.
- Shields Finish & Substrate — It forms a shock layer between the floor, stair, or wall and the work happening above, protecting both the visible finish and the structure beneath.
- Lightweight Yet Rigid — Crews can carry and lay full sheets quickly without special equipment, then lift them just as easily at the end of the day.
Application Scenarios
On real sites, the board proves its value wherever finished surfaces meet ongoing work:
- Builds using material hoists
- Public-building refurbishment
- Stair renovations and resurfacing
- Painting and rendering stairwells
- Moving furniture between levels
How to Specify the Right Board
Match thickness to traffic. Light foot traffic is fine with 3-5 mm; cart and scaffolding zones need 8-10 mm. Choose felt backing where grip matters, and size sheets to cover the run with a small overlap. Standard boards suit most projects; bespoke sizes are available on request.
Common Questions
Does it stay on the steps?
The felt backing grips each tread, and many crews add a single strip of low-tack tape at the nose for extra security on steep runs.
Can it handle furniture moves?
The honeycomb core absorbs the knocks from appliances and fittings being carried between levels.
Work With Rulowin
From a single room to a multi-site programme, our reusable PP honeycomb boards scale with your workflow. Request a quote today.