What are Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates?
Bolt down Anti Slip Plates are metal plates with anti-slip tape on top to prevent slips, trips, and falls in areas that become wet often such as deckings or pontoons. These plates can be applied to wood, metal, and concrete and come in aluminium, but a stainless steel option is also available for marine applications. They can be used in a lot of domestic and industrial contexts, and come in different sizes to accommodate many needs and services.
What are Decking Strips?
Decking Strips are slim panels made from non-slip material. They are usually screwed or glued directly onto wood, typically on decking boards or steps. They are designed to add traction underfoot and to reduce the risk of slipping, much like the Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates. They are made from Glass Reinforced Plastic, which is where its durable and weather resistant properties come from. They take roughly 5-10 minutes to install.
Durability
Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates last longer with only occasional maintenance required, so you can live easy knowing you’ve made the right choice. With an expected lifespan of 15–20 years, you won’t have to worry about installing another set any time soon. If you’re looking for a long-lasting non-slip solution for outdoor steps, this is a dependable option. While high-quality decking strips can also last several years, bolt-down plates offer a tougher, more permanent solution.
Upon request, we can also provide you with the right wood screws for the Bolt-Down Plates too. These screws are made up of a mix of metals, such as high carbon, titanium, brass and aluminium. This makes the screws even more durable and prevents rust and corrosion.
Weatherproof
Heskins Bolt Down Anti Slip Plate was made with harsh environments in mind and will not peel away over time like some adhesive-only decking strips might, especially in high-traffic or wet areas. We use aluminium metal plates for their corrosion-resistant and anti-rust properties. Screwed in place and weatherproofed to survive rain, frost, heat, UV exposure, and even oil or chemical spills, Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates are a force to be reckoned with, rain or shine. Whether you’re upgrading a slippery garden decking area or a commercial walkway, these plates offer year-round performance.
Easy to Install
With countersunk eyelets for screws, nails, or clips, application couldn’t be easier. These plates have an installation time of 10–20 minutes, which means that you have more time to reap the benefits of Heskins Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates.
Correct alignment of such products is important for two reasons: firstly, the aesthetics, making the plates look neat and professionally placed, and secondly, we don’t want a health and safety measure to be the source of new accidents. Bolt Down Plates make this look like a breeze in contrast to decking strips, where alignment of strips being more work and more hassle.
Versatility
Although decking strips come with their own advantages such as their lightness and being easier to handle, anti-slip plates can be installed on a variety of surfaces including wood, concrete, and metal, making them a more versatile choice overall. This makes them ideal if you are searching for a non-slip solution for slippery decking or any mixed-surface environment. Furthermore, you can cover a larger surface area with anti-slip bolt down plates which you cannot with decking strips.
Customisable
Make Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates work for you aesthetically and apply any of our anti-slip tapes to truly personalise and match your colour preferences on top of specific functional needs. You have the creative freedom with us to customise when it comes to printing and die-cutting. Of course, this product also comes in different sizes to meet all of your anti-slip needs, as well as an L-shape plate that can cover steps. If you can think it, we can make it. Contact us and see what we can do for you.
Many options mean many applications. You may be looking for a more subtle look that blends in with the environment, or you may be looking at a highly visible anti-slip tread for outdoor steps that makes people aware of the potential slip hazard. Regardless of how you want it to look, Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates will always provide that clean, rugged, industrial look that just shouts professional, perfect in warehouses, commercial premises, and public venues.
Reusable and Replaceable
Let’s say that, for whatever reason, you weren’t happy with where the plates are placed or just need to move them to another area. Maybe they need replacing, or maybe something is stuck underneath that you have to get out. Fortunately, these plates are just as easy to remove as they are to install. Just unscrew or remove the method of fitting used, take out, and re-install. Simple as that. A smart option for those needing a reusable anti-slip safety solution without permanent modification to the surface. Even if the tape becomes damaged or worn, the tape can be replaced and reapplied without getting out the trusty screwdriver.
Comparison
| Category | Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates | Decking Strips |
| Durability | 15–20 years lifespan with minimal maintenance. Built for long-term use. | Typically lasts 5–10 years. Lower-end adhesive options may peel or degrade sooner. |
| Weatherproof | Highly resistant to rain, frost, UV, oil, and chemicals. Aluminium construction prevents rust. | GRP versions are weather-resistant, but adhesive-backed strips can lift in wet or cold conditions. |
| Easy to Install | Takes 10–20 minutes per plate. Requires drilling and precise alignment. | Quicker to install. Lighter and easier to handle, especially for DIY jobs. |
| Customisable | Available in various sizes. Can be paired with anti-slip tape, printed, or die-cut. L-shape versions available. | Some colour and size options, but fewer custom shapes or finishes. Often limited to standard formats. |
| Reusable & Replaceable | Fully reusable. Can be unscrewed and repositioned without damage. | Screwed strips can be reused, but adhesive types may be damaged during removal. |
| Appearance & Finish | Clean, industrial look. Available in high-visibility or subtle finishes. Suitable for wood, concrete, and metal. | Natural wood tones blend into decking. Limited in colour and finish options. |
| Versatility | Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, on wood, metal, concrete, ramps, stairs, or uneven ground. | Best suited for wooden decks and stairs in outdoor domestic environments. |
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Conclusion
Heskins Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates are an appealing solution not just for decking but for so many anti-slip applications. Whether it’s domestic or professional, outdoors or indoors, even or uneven surfaces, wood, concrete, or metal for steps, boat ramps, pontoons, school and playground access, parks and nature trails, holiday parks, cabins, and glamping areas, everyone benefits from Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates where they work and live.
If you’re looking for the best way to prevent slipping on decking, or a durable anti-slip product for outdoor and indoor use, Bolt Down Anti Slip Plates are the solution that delivers on all fronts.
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