How to make a wood ramp safe?

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  • Scarlet Paolicchi Scarlet Paolicchi on Jun 23, 2019

    My mom uses those thick rubber non slip mats with holes in them like they use in kitchens and behind the bar at Starbucks.

  • Vickymcreations Vickymcreations on Jun 23, 2019

    There are three considerations to safe ramps,

    Firstly ther gradient - here in the UK we recommend for every inch the rmp extends 15" (for a self propelled non electric ramp),

    Secondly a kickstand along the edge to stop a wheelchair veering over the edge of the ramp accidentally, if able bodied people are using it a handrail along the edge,

    Lastly the surface of the ramp needs to be non slip. you can buy anti slip coating paint, alternativeyt anti slip tape.

  • Lou Lou on Jun 23, 2019

    You can add sand to a good floor or deck paint. It works well.

  • Jeremy Hoffpauir Jeremy Hoffpauir on Nov 28, 2020

    What type of wood ramp? Do you have a picture?

  • Morgan McBride Morgan McBride on Feb 24, 2021

    I'd probably get some of that grippy tape and stick on there