Flowflex B270.35 Safety Stair Rods | 14 Telescopic Spring Loaded Rods with Case | for Dust Sheet, Yellow, 28" to 40"

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Durability: Made with sturdy materials, these rods are designed to last, providing secure protection for your carpets, which can be reused over and over again. Fitting stair rods to your staircase is a decorative statement. Personal choice is certainly part of the decision-making process. However, it is also worth considering what finish will flatter your staircase and stair runner. Ultimately, choosing a stair rod finish which is visible and attracts the eye, rather than matching and therefore unobtrusive, is desirable. Carpet Protector: By holding dust sheets securely, these rods protect carpets, runners, and floors from paint, debris, and other contaminants during maintenance or decorating activities. Affordability: Safety Stair Rods are a cost-effective solution for carpet protection, especially compared to the potential costs of cleaning or replacing damaged carpets. Affordability: Safety stair rods are a super affordable solution to a significant safety concern. They are a small investment, which pale in comparison to the potential medical costs and lost work time resulting from accidents.

Prevention of Slips and Trips: The primary purpose of the Safety Stair Rods is to prevent slips and trips on stairs. When decorators or homeowners lay dust sheets or other types of sheeting on stairs, it can disguise the edge of each step, or worse grouping up, making it easy for someone to misstep, slip, or trip. Safety stair rods hold these sheets tight and securely in place, reducing the risk of accidents.

Introducing Flowflex Safety Stair Rods

Approved for Use: Flowflex's Safety Stair Rods have been approved by organisations like British Gas, highlighting their reliability and effectiveness.

Safety gates are useful for children up to the age of 24 months,’ says Ashley Martin. ‘We don’t recommend them for children older than that, because the safety standard on such gates is only applicable to children up to 24 months. It’s related to the child’s weight and ability to either climb or open the gate once they reach 24 months. It’s important that as children move from the crawling to the toddling stage that they are then well versed in how to use the stairs safely, through guidance and supervision.’ Reusability: As a reusable product, Safety Stair Rods can help you rely less on single-use products such as an adhesive carpet protector. Protecting your carpets and investing in safety during any work in your home is crucial, and Safety Stair Rods offer an effective solution. Whether you're a professional decorator or a DIY enthusiast, these rods are a must-have for carpet protection on staircases. Don't wait until it's too late. Protect your carpets and ensure safety during renovations with Safety Stair Rods.Tested and Approved: Flowflex's Safety Stair Rods have even been approved for use by organisations like British Gas. Cost-Effective: An affordable solution to a common safety issue, offering protection for your stairs without breaking the bank.

The result of improving these safety standards for stair design will significantly reduce the number of people needlessly dying and getting hurt. ‘It’s been estimated that by building all stairs to that standard it would reduce falls by around 60%,’ says Ashley Martin. ‘RoSPA is of course concerned about falls on stairs as they claim around 700 lives every year, and around 37,000 hospital admissions. This is a significant number, particularly when you consider the consequences of the fall. People, quite often, when they’ve had a fall, never recover their full mobility and strength.’ While costly, this is a surefire way to make your staircase safer – for example, by changing the pitch of your staircase to make the steps less steep. If you are particularly concerned about staircase safety tips – and we think you should be – it’s wise to get a staircase specialist to do the job. They are likely to be more aware of the safety standards regarding staircases, covered by Building Regulations Section K. Always make sure the floorcoverings on the stairs are in very good condition,’ advises Ashley. Look out for any rips or tears in carpet and repair them immediately, and ensure your surfaces are non slip. It’s not an area where you want to see a highly polished finish.’ Safety Stair Rods are used to secure dust sheets or carpet protectors on staircases, preventing them from becoming trip hazards and protecting carpets from spills and damage during renovations. How do Safety Stair Rods work?Safety Stair Rods have been successfully used by many customers to protect their carpets during renovations. They have even been endorsed by organisations like British Gas, highlighting their reliability and effectiveness. One customer, Robin Gofton, shared his experience of an accident due to a misplaced ladder on a dust sheet-covered staircase, underscoring the critical need for safety measures like stair rods. Wrapping Up

This covers such key areas as the spacing between spindles, handrail heights, installing guarding adjacent to drops and avoiding horizontal features that can encourage children to climb.’ While it’s not possible to go in retrospectively and make these changes in every home, quite often, where there are changes to building regulations, it applies to new homes and any homes where there are substantial renovations. It might depend on the circumstances, but there is a likelihood it will apply to homes being renovated,’ adds Ashley. If you don't like the look of a fully carpeted staircase but are worried that wood could prove too slippery, consider a stair runner idea. Runners providethebest of both worlds, the narrow-width floorcoverings run down the centre of the staircase exposing the wood at the sides of the staircase. Effective Protection: By securing dust sheets, these rods prevent them from moving, ensuring that your carpets are protected from spills, stains, and wear. Durable and Reusable: Made with robust materials, these stair rods provide a long-term solution to safety and clean working areas.

Benefits of Safety Stair Rods

Clearly, the choice is yours and there is no right or wrong answer. However, if you prefer something more toning in appearance, then choose a matching finish such as chrome on a pale grey carpet or polished brass on a busy, patterned design featuring amber, yellows and mid brown tones. You could also consider toning in with other metal fixtures in the vicinity such as wall lighting, door threshold strips or door handles. The pewter finish of these Sphere carpet rods helps provide an accent against the white staircase