The Real Cost of Unprotected Stairs
Stair treads take relentless abuse from foot traffic, moving furniture, and material handling. Once a nosing is chipped or a riser is gouged, repairs are disruptive and rarely invisible.
What Sets Felt-Backed PP Honeycomb Apart
A PP honeycomb board with a felt backing turns fragile stair treads into a protected runway. The rigid honeycomb core absorbs knocks, and the felt face grips each step so the board stays exactly where you put it.
- 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.
- Reusable for Dozens of Cycles — The PP honeycomb core springs back after impact and stays flat, so one board protects job after job instead of being discarded after a single use.
- Lower Total Cost — Reuse beats repaint. A small fleet of boards replaces repeated purchases of disposable film and the labour of fixing avoidable damage.
- 100% Recyclable PP — When a board finally retires, the polypropylene is fully recyclable, supporting circular-site practice and ESG reporting.
- Breathable Option — Open-cell formats let moisture escape, reducing the risk of trapped damp on sensitive substrates during long projects.
- 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.
Best Uses for Felt PP Honeycomb Stair Board
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
A Practical Buying Guide
Specify by abuse, not by habit. Quiet refurbishments get by with 3-5 mm; busy fit-outs and material staging want 8-10 mm. Pick felt backing for grip and overlap sheets by a few centimetres. Standard boards suit most projects; bespoke sizes are available on request.
FAQ
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.
Protect More, Waste Less
Protect the surface and the budget at the same time. A small reusable fleet of PP honeycomb boards replaces rolls of disposable film and the cost of fixing avoidable damage.