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Coat steps, handrails and walkways on equipment

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Guide to coating equipment steps handrails and walkways

Equipment steps, handrails and walkways need a coating plan that separates grip surfaces from ordinary steelwork, while still protecting the full structure against corrosion and wear.

What do you need to coat steps, handrails and walkways on equipment?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover and Mipa silicone remover spray remove wax, grease and silicone before sanding, priming or coating.

Sanding pad

MP Sanding Pad helps key curves, edges and awkward metal shapes so the primer has a cleaner mechanical grip.

PU acrylic primer

Mipa PU 100-20 gives steel, zinc and aluminium an active corrosion-protection primer layer before compatible 2K PU topcoats.

Anti-slip walkable coating

Mipa PU 350-50 is a semi-gloss 2K PU anti-slip paint for walkable machine parts and constructions, with brush or roller application also supported.

Semi-gloss chassis topcoat

Mipa PU 265-50 is a 2K PU HS industrial chassis paint for durable semi-gloss colour on frames, guards and exposed steel parts.

PUR Plus hardener

Mipa PUR Plus Hardener A60 supports the relevant 2K PU coating stage where the anti-slip or semi-gloss system requires it.

PU hardener and thinner

Mipa PU 912-25 normal, Mipa PU 914-10 short and Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 support correct curing and spray viscosity for the compatible 2K PU coatings.

How to coat steps, handrails and walkways on equipment

  1. 1
    Clean high-contact zones

    Degrease handrails, steps, platform edges and tread plates so oil and hand contamination do not sit under the coating.

  2. 2
    Prepare the surface profile

    Use the sanding pad to key old coating, smooth sharp transitions and prepare edges before primer.

  3. 3
    Prime bare or prepared metal

    Apply Mipa PU 100-20 where the metal needs active corrosion protection before the finish stage.

  4. 4
    Apply the correct finish by zone

    Use Mipa PU 350-50 on walkable grip areas and Mipa PU 265-50 on handrails, frames and surrounding non-walking sections.

  5. 5
    Reopen only after cure

    Keep coated access points closed until the surface can handle foot traffic, cleaning and daily contact.

Which access equipment coating should you choose?

Choose PU 350-50 for steps and walkways

The anti-slip paint is the correct choice for walkable machine parts and construction surfaces where grip matters.

Choose PU 265-50 for handrails and frames

The semi-gloss chassis topcoat suits railings, guard sections and equipment frames that need colour and corrosion protection.

Choose PU 100-20 below both finishes

The PU acrylic primer supports adhesion and corrosion protection before either the grip coating or the semi-gloss topcoat.

Technical details

  • Mipa PU 350-50 is described as a 2K PU anti-slip paint for walkable machine parts and constructions.
  • The Mipa industry data lists Mipa PU 350-50 with DIN EN 16165 anti-slip property R11.
  • Mipa PU 100-20 is listed with active corrosion protection and excellent adhesion on steel, zinc and aluminium.
  • Handrails and access steps need clean cure time because skin oils, dust and early foot traffic can reduce finish quality.
Practical suggestion

Use different masking lines for grip zones and hand-contact areas so the anti-slip finish stays where feet land, not on rails where hands need a cleaner surface.

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