Add grip protection to ramps, steps and loading edges

Grip coating for commercial vehicle ramps, steps and loading edges

Guide to adding grip protection to ramps, steps and loading edges

Ramps, steps and loading edges need clean preparation before a textured protective finish can grip properly. This guide keeps degreasing, surface keying, Mipa Protector and Mipa Grip Additive in a clear order so foot traffic and loading contact areas get a more controlled coating build.

What do you need to add grip protection to ramps, steps and loading edges?

Cleaning and degreasing

Mipa silicone remover and Mipa silicone remover spray colourless 400 ml remove grease, wax and silicone before sanding and before the final coating stage.

Surface keying

MP Hand Block Soft helps dull stable old coating, edges and raised profiles without forcing a hard flat block onto shaped loading surfaces.

Textured protective coating

Mipa Protector black creates the durable textured protective layer for high contact commercial vehicle areas. Mipa 2K Hardener H10 short belongs with the liquid Protector coating stage.

Aerosol Protector finish

Mipa Protector 2K Spray black is useful for smaller steps, edges and local areas where a compact 2K aerosol finish is the practical application method.

Grip additive

Mipa Grip Additive adds anti-slip texture to the coating build where extra footing control is needed on walkable or load-contact edges.

Coating adjustment

Mipa 2K Thinner Normal V 25 belongs only with compatible 2K coating work when the technical information calls for adjustment.

How to add grip protection to ramps, steps and loading edges

  1. 1
    Clean the working area

    Remove dirt first, then wipe the prepared coating zone with Mipa silicone remover so grease and silicone are not trapped under the texture.

  2. 2
    Key the surface

    Use the hand block to dull stable coating and shaped edges, then remove sanding dust before the coating stage starts.

  3. 3
    Mix the textured finish

    Prepare Mipa Protector with the correct hardener for the liquid method, and add Mipa Grip Additive where the surface needs extra traction.

  4. 4
    Apply controlled coats

    Coat the ramp, step or loading edge evenly and keep hinges, latches, rubber seals, labels and moving parts free from coating.

  5. 5
    Let the surface harden

    Allow the coated area to cure before people walk on it or cargo is dragged across the new texture.

Which grip coating method should you choose?

Liquid textured coating

Use the liquid Protector method with Grip Additive for larger ramps, loading edges and repeated areas that need a broader textured surface.

2K aerosol Protector

Use the aerosol format for smaller steps, narrow edges and local repairs where spray gun application would be unnecessary.

Extra traction zones

Use Grip Additive where shoes, tyres or cargo contact the same edge repeatedly and a plain protective coating would be too smooth.

Technical details

  • Mipa Protector is a 2K polyurethane acrylic textured coating for robust, scratch resistant truck bed and heavy duty surfaces.
  • Mipa Grip Additive is used to increase surface texture where grip is important.
  • Cleaning and sanding must be completed before the textured finish is applied.
  • Moving parts, labels, rubber seals, hinges and drain paths should remain usable after coating.
Practical suggestion

Mask the edge of each tread or ramp zone before coating. A clean border makes the textured surface look intentional and helps stop protective material from building up on hinges, locks or mounting hardware.

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