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Paint ladders, platforms and access steps

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Guide to painting ladders platforms and access steps

Ladders, platforms and access steps need corrosion protection, visible finish and grip where people stand or climb, so the coating order must separate walking areas from ordinary frame sections.

What do you need to paint ladders, platforms and access steps?

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 paint ladders, platforms and access steps

  1. 1
    Clean every contact area

    Remove grease, silicone and hand contamination from rails, steps and platform edges before sanding or priming.

  2. 2
    Key walkable and hand-contact surfaces

    Use the sanding pad on rungs, corners, edges and existing coating so the primer can grip cleanly.

  3. 3
    Prime the metal

    Apply Mipa PU 100-20 where steel, zinc or aluminium needs an active corrosion-protection primer before the finish coat.

  4. 4
    Separate grip zones from frame zones

    Use Mipa PU 350-50 on walkable parts that need anti-slip performance and Mipa PU 265-50 on surrounding frames or side structures.

  5. 5
    Let the coating cure before use

    Keep ladders and platforms out of service until the coating has cured enough for handling, walking and regular cleaning.

Which ladder and platform finish should you choose?

Choose PU 350-50 for walkable areas

Use the anti-slip coating on steps, treads and platform zones where foot grip matters.

Choose PU 265-50 for frame sections

Use the semi-gloss chassis topcoat on rails, guards and non-walking structures that need colour and durability.

Choose PU 100-20 for the primer layer

Use the PU acrylic primer where bare metal or well-keyed old coating needs a corrosion-protection base.

Technical details

  • Mipa PU 350-50 is described as a semi-gloss 2K PU anti-slip paint for walkable machine parts and constructions.
  • Mipa PU 350-50 is listed with DIN EN 16165 anti-slip property R11 in the Mipa industry data.
  • Mipa PU 100-20 is described as a 2K PU acrylic primer with active corrosion protection and excellent adhesion on steel, zinc and aluminium.
  • Walkable surfaces should stay clean during curing so dust, oil and loose grit do not become trapped in the grip finish.
Practical suggestion

Plan the coating work so steps and platforms remain closed until dry; temporary use before cure can polish or damage the grip surface.

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