No slip ladder mod

[ScottCryan]

I have not seen anyone recommend this, but think I saw this in at least one YouTube video (but they did not call it out). I had some reservations about the ladder's surface finish not being "grippy", especially if attempting to climb them with wet shoes or when the ladder is wet. I ordered some skateboard deck grip tape, cut them into specific width and lengths to wrap around the steps. I am pleased to report that these offer tremendous grip. I am sure that they will be a pain to wash as any sponge will grab onto the tape. Other than that, it is a simple fix that will definitely make it that much safer when climbing the ladder.

 

[anand]

There are lots of folks on here with an assortment of grip tape on the ladder rungs... I used 3M GripWalk on mine, and you're completely right, washing it is a huge pain (enough so that I only "scrub" the vertical parts of the ladder

 

[DenisM]

I have not seen anyone recommend this, but think I saw this in at least one YouTube video (but they did not call it out). I had some reservations about the ladder's surface finish not being "grippy", especially if attempting to climb them with wet shoes or when the ladder is wet. I ordered some skateboard deck grip tape, cut them into specific width and lengths to wrap around the steps. I am pleased to report that these offer tremendous grip. I am sure that they will be a pain to wash as any sponge will grab onto the tape. Other than that, it is a simple fix that will definitely make it that much safer when climbing the ladder.
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Leave the wash suds to do their thing then a quick scrub with a brush used for cleaning wheels cleans the tape "tout de suite"!

 

[Tazzieman]

I used Gorilla tape and they have remained ''as new" for over 18 months. many trips up onto the roof , in various types of footwear.
IMO tape is essential , if you don't want to end up in an orthopaedic or neurosurgical ward!
I never bother scrubbing them.