Sliding aluminum stairs: description, prices and varieties. How to make a ladder from a profile pipe with your own hands? Do-it-yourself aluminum ladder repair

For repairs, construction work or household chores, a stepladder is needed. On the stairs it is convenient to carry out whitewashing, cut leaves from trees, and it is also indispensable for climbing to the attic or roof.

Today, the construction market has a wide range of devices and tools for various work at heights, sliding aluminum ladders deserve special attention - they are light, durable, easy to transport and store, and also very easy to operate. The price varies from one and a half thousand rubles to eight.

The sliding ladder has a special design, thanks to which it can be used as a sliding, attached and double-sided. The parts that slide out are secured with special ties that prevent disclosure. To prevent the stepladder from sliding on the surface, special plastic inserts are provided, which are attached to the base of the racks.

Products are often used in large supermarkets and libraries, with the help of them you can get to the top racks, as well as in the household: your own house, cottage or garden.

Height - is the main advantage of a sliding aluminum ladder. It is much larger than ordinary ladders, thanks to this, work is carried out at the height of the facades of houses, buildings and roofs. From two and a half to eleven meters the distance from the floor to the highest step varies. Working with construction ladders that fold at the base is justified if it is not possible to install scaffolding near the building, and it is difficult to use winch structures.

Aluminum products are used in garden plots - if there is a need to repair the roof or harvest from the upper branches of trees. In the field of repair and installation (ventilation equipment, air conditioners), sliding aluminum ladders are much more convenient to use than all other ways to get to the required height. They are very easy to transport (if the structure is folded, it is compact enough and can be carried in a car and stored (very little space is needed to install this model). Why aluminum products?

• They are lightweight. The weight of an aluminum folding ladder is less than steel, but it is no less durable, reliable and safe. It is much more convenient to use, store and transport.
• They are affordable. The price of sliding aluminum ladders is slightly higher than steel ladders, but it is more favorable than the price of ladders made of new materials. This is a good and budget purchase. For a low price, you can buy a durable and durable product.
• Aluminum products are durable. The design does not have an expiration date. Ladders can last more than one decade with proper and careful operation. An alloy of magnesium and aluminum, which is used in the production, does not darken, does not rust or oxidize. Mechanisms that are very strong do not need special maintenance.
• Durable aluminum ladders. The metal, which is very durable, guarantees safety during work that will take place at height. Construction ladders have seamless profile posts, and the ties, which are professional, will not allow accidental folding of the ladder.

The three-section aluminum sliding ladder is a universal model. It performs the function of a retractable and double-sided ladder, a telescopic ladder. This type is multifunctional, they have the following advantages:

1. It is possible to adjust the working height.
2. Time is saved significantly.
3. The dimensions are compact.
4. Safety and reliability.

Sustainability is achieved through:

• rubber tips;
• spacer belts;
• Cross traverses;
• non-slip steps;
• Wide corrugated crossbars.

The advantages include the strength of aluminum and its lightness, as well as the low cost of aluminum products. The only and main disadvantage is the poor tolerance of high and low air temperatures.

In order to avoid difficulties, the following must be observed operating rules:

• The ladder must be installed on a firm and level surface;
• The tool must always be clean;
• You need to transport the tool in a case and it must be folded;
• Use the ladder only in an upright position.
• Elderly people and children should not be allowed to use the stairs.

So that it does not break and lasts for a long time, it is necessary to remove all contaminants before starting work and after it. It is recommended to store the product in a dry place, where there is no temperature difference. It is also necessary sometimes to check whether everything is in order in the places where the connections responsible for strength are installed.

Before starting each work, it is necessary to visually inspect the stairs and make sure that there are no irregularities. Personal safety directly depends on these actions. If any malfunctions are found, it is recommended to take it to a specialist, because self-troubleshooting can lead to the fact that the owner of the tool can be seriously injured.

Three-section models are essentially the same ladders, but with more features. The advantages of this model:

• Large load capacity, can withstand up to one hundred and fifty kilograms;
• The ratio of the weight of the product and its length is ideal;
• Increased stability and an increase in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bsupport due to the traverse - a long transverse bar with "shod supports";
• The system on which the sections are attached has increased strength and reliability, the same system is installed on fire escapes;
• Aluminum in all products is presented in the form of an alloy, there is also an anti-corrosion coating, this reduces to zero additional costs for processing or the purchase of special protective mixtures.

There are also downsides in this model:

• The price is above average, but it is justified;
• Long arrow. The support withstands it, however, under the weight of an adult, the ladder sometimes bends slightly. It may give the impression that the product is not reliable, this is a mistake, the design is quite stable and reliable.

Features of three-section models:

1. You can turn the product into a hut. This is very convenient when working with ceilings, for example, fixing a chandelier or changing wiring;
2. The model is extended. With its help, you can reach both the roof and the tops of the trees;
3. The arrow is one. This model is no different from a simple attached ladder. It is easier to assemble such a ladder, it has less weight;
4. A combination of a three-section ladder. You can remove one section and use it as an independent product as an attachment. Thus, there will be both an attached ladder and a folding one.

Today aluminum products are the most demanded and they have practically no competitors in the market.

The article was prepared with the participation of KRAUSE specialists

The ladder is an indispensable assistant in the construction of a country house and the operation of a cottage. Mount or clean gutters, install a satellite dish, climb onto the roof or repair the facade - everywhere you need a ladder. Because the modern market offers many types of stairs, in a different price range, beginner developers have questions about how to choose the best option. Therefore, in this article, with the help of an expert, we will tell you:

• What is the difference between a universal three-section ladder and a transformer ladder.
• How to choose a quality ladder.
• What kind of work are these ladders intended for?
• What additional accessories expand the functionality of stairs.
• How to work safely on stairs.

Features of a universal three-section aluminum ladder and a transforming hinged ladder

Before you buy a ladder for a country house, you need to decide on the type of work for which it is purchased. It depends on its type and design features.

Chapolonka Member of FORUMHOUSE

I have a plot with a small house. The house needs to be renovated. Therefore, I thought about which staircase to choose for working outside and inside. What should be the height of the stairs, features.

Samatik FORUMHOUSE User

I want to buy a ladder-transformer. I have not worked with them before and therefore I want to know what to look for.

For an informed choice, you need to figure out how it differs from a hinged one.

Kalmykov DmitryKRAUSE specialist

Universal aluminum three-section ladders are necessary if you need to work at a distance from the ground from 3 to 8 meters and above. Most often, these ladders are purchased for outdoor work. They consist of a folding step-ladder (two sections) and an attached part (one section) that can be pulled up. In the assembled state, all three sections are fixed in the same plane. Depending on the type of work, the ladder can be placed on a secure support, expanded to its full length and attached to the wall. Use as a ladder or extend the third section as a console.

With the help of such a ladder, you can reach the ridge of the roof, paint the facade or clean the drain, as the user of the portal wants. Semyon Udalov, at a height of 6 meters or more.

Onfair FORUMHOUSE User

I chose a high-quality and reliable three-section ladder for myself. This will definitely fit everywhere. Steps 30x30 sidewall 95x25 mm. Metal fasteners. There are plastic inserts for easy sliding. The legs are rubber.

To transport a three-section ladder, a car roof rack is required.

so-called. transformers are more compact and versatile. They have smaller dimensions than three-section ones, and consist of several sections (usually 4), connected to each other by hinged mechanisms with locks and locking mechanisms.

The configuration of the transformer ladder is designated as 4x3, 4x4, 4x5, etc., where the first digit is the number of sections, and the second is the number of steps.

Depending on the type of work, the transformer can be turned into a regular ladder.

Stepladder.

Staircase with a cantilever run-out in the shape of the letter G.

Scaffold.

sap77 FORUMHOUSE User

I have a two-story house, and I bought a transformer ladder to reach the roof. The ladder is lightweight, has a bunch of transformation modes, compact, when folded, it easily fits into the trunk of a car, which simplifies its transportation.

Ivanrin FORUMHOUSE User

I have a transformer with 4 sections of 3 steps. Very comfortable and versatile design. In order not to carry it in my hands, I drive it around the house on a cart.

To expand the functionality of stairs, both articulated and three-section, as well as to increase the convenience of work, you can use additional components.

It could be:

• transverse traverse - used to compensate for height differences up to 17 cm on flights of stairs / platforms, etc .;

• sidewall extension - allows you to install the ladder vertically on an uneven surface, for example, on flights of stairs, sidewalk edges, etc.;

• footrest-shelf, it is used as a platform on which it is convenient to stand, or as a tool tray;

• pins additionally fix the ladder from tipping over on soft ground.

sculptor FORUMHOUSE User

I have a three-section ladder with a maximum working height of 9.6 m. I bought pins for fixing it in the ground so that the ladder would not move back, and a platform for the feet. Now I can’t even imagine how without it you can work normally at a height.

Spacers that allow you to work in hard-to-reach places at a short distance from the wall, for example, on wall ledges, roof ledges, etc.

Crosshead levelers. Provides safe installation of the traverse on flights of stairs / platforms and uneven surfaces.

A platform for turning a transforming ladder into a convenient working platform and shelves for inventory.

Important: each ladder is selected according to the level of heights at which it is planned to work. The value of the optimal working heights and options for unfolding the ladder are given in the instructions for its operation.

Criteria for choosing a quality ladder

Any person who has worked at height will say that the quality of the work performed largely depends on the reliability of the ladder and its safety. Agree that painting the facade or installing a drain at a distance of 5-7 meters from the ground on a shaky, swaying and unreliable structure is unpleasant. When the head is occupied with thoughts “the ladder will fold or not,” it is easy to allow marriage. In addition, an emergency situation can also arise when choosing a ladder that is not suitable for certain types of work, and non-compliance with the rules for its operation.

alexru_ FORUMHOUSE User

I have a three-section universal aluminum ladder with 18 steps. The folded length is about 5 m, the maximum unfolded length is 13.5 m. If used as a stepladder, the height is a little more than 9 m. I tried to work with it, but I only climbed up to the tenth step. Then it became scary, the stairs began to stagger under me. Construction - the staircase is primitive, flimsy and unreliable. Now I think which manufacturer is better to take and how many steps.

Alexey+ Member of FORUMHOUSE

I have been working with a three-section ladder for several years now. The ladder is good, but one day, out of forgetfulness, I climbed up and did not fix the transverse aluminum stabilizers. As a result, seven of the eight rivets securing the galvanized locks were cut off, and the ladder collapsed under me. I fell from a height of more than 5 meters and miraculously survived and did not break anything.

Conclusion: if a ladder collapsed under someone, or a person fell, this does not mean that the design is bad. Safety precautions must be followed when working at heights.

So, when choosing a staircase for your home, you need to consider two factors - the quality of the product and compliance with safety regulations.

Kalmykov Dmitry

The ladder, regardless of its purpose, must provide a safe ascent and descent, as well as the convenience and comfort of work. These indicators depend on the thoughtfulness of the design, technical characteristics, maximum allowable loads and materials used in the manufacture. Not all manufacturers, in fact, have stairs that look like the photos on the Internet. Savings on the thickness of the profile, the reliability of the nodes, the absence of external and internal flaring of the rungs of the steps lead to a decrease in the strength of the ladder and a decrease in its service life.

A high-quality staircase is designed taking into account the safety factor. Those. during testing, the ladder is subjected to greater loads than those permitted in the operating instructions. In Europe, any ladder in laboratory tests must withstand a load of 270 kg in order to officially receive a load tolerance of 150 kg. But in Russia there are no such criteria, so for most manufacturers it is enough that their ladder can withstand 150 kg.

For example, it is believed that the weakest point of transformer ladders is the hinge mechanism. It must be strong, and the levers of the hinge drives must be easily accessible. This directly affects the simplicity and convenience of folding and unfolding the stairs.

In those designs where high reliability and durability are required, the elements are made of metal parts.

A staircase from a profile pipe with your own hands, made at home, is no exception.

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Main types of stairs

A stepladder is a ladder that can stand on its own, using any suitable support for this (a wall, for example).

The stepladder can be single-sided or double-sided. The design has a frame to which the steps are attached, and the additional elements that the stepladder is supplied with are handrails and legs.

The calculation of the height of such a structure from a profile pipe is carried out in the course of determining the interval between the floor and the last step. The calculation is made with an emphasis on an interval of 20-25 cm. Due to the presence of various functional features, the ladder can be:

• classical;
• Universal;
• Transformer.

Designs related to the universal type combine the functionality of a conventional ladder and stepladder.

It can be folding or telescopic. The presented ladder has a frame consisting of several sections, with each section consisting of 5-7 steps.

Telescopic structures are distinguished by the fact that their sections can be extended gradually. They are fixed with special latches or hooks.

The step-ladder-transformer can work in several provisions. Such products from a profile pipe are very compact, lightweight and can easily fit even in the trunk of a car.

The frame of ladder products is assembled using metal profile pipes that act as load-bearing racks, steps can be made of wood or less durable material than the frame.

All connections of the structure from profile pipes are joined together using bolted joints.

This allows, if necessary, to quickly replace any damaged element. Some ladders are non-separable - welding is used to create them.

It should be noted that the most common and practical material for creating the described structures is aluminum or duralumin alloy. Ready will have such advantages as:

• ease;
• reliability;
• convenience in operation.

Tools and materials necessary for work

To create a ladder with your own hands, preference should be given to aluminum or metal profile pipes. Such a design can subsequently be easily transported even in public transport. In addition, this metal is resistant to the harmful effects of corrosive processes and other negative environmental factors.

The profile does not need to be additionally primed and painted, and the service life of the product will depend only on the quality of the assembly. When assembling such a structure, you can not do without:

• roulettes;
• square;
• a simple pencil;
• hacksaws for metal;
• grinders;
• drills;
• screwdrivers;
• hammer;
• drills for metal;
• bolts and nuts;
• welding machine.

In addition, you will need such consumables as:

• belts or chains;
• several rubber heels for the legs;
• glue for metal or liquid nails;
• a metal sheet from which steps and connectors will be cut;
• metal or aluminum profile pipe.

It must be clarified that it has a high electrical conductivity and the finished product must not be used to repair high voltage lines.

However, in everyday life such a need is not so common. Aluminum conducts heat well, and in the open air it heats up several times faster than metal.

So, for example, if such a ladder is left under the sun in the summer for several hours, then it is likely to get very hot, which will complicate the work.

A stepladder made of shaped pipes is easy to manufacture, and the material is generally available and has a high margin of safety. A stepladder made of a metal profile pipe requires painting to protect it from corrosion.

Manufacturing procedure

To create a ladder from profile pipes, it is recommended to follow the following sequence of actions:

1. Prepare a metal aluminum or steel pipe and cut 4 pieces of the same length from it.
2. If the pipe is made of metal, then especially large rust should be removed from its surface using a grinder or a drill with a special nozzle.
3. Fix the pipe securely in a vise and polish it to a shine with sandpaper or using a special rust remover.
4. To cut steps with the same length from pre-prepared metal sheets. If necessary, rust deposits are also removed from them.
5. The frame begins to form with the welding of steps. If there is no welding machine, then you can use the corners of the bolts and nuts.
6. Plugs are welded on top and bottom of the pipe, or rubber tips are put on.
7. Crossbars are welded to the two remaining pipes in their lower and upper parts, the distance from which to the end of the pipe should be 10-15 cm.
8. The frame of the bearing profile pipes is located horizontally and a number of holes are drilled in it, in which belts are fastened with bolts.
9. To that part of the stairs on which the steps are not fixed, a metal plate must be welded perpendicular to the frame. Two metal plates must be attached to the other half of the frame - the upper step is welded to them from above.

In order to ensure reliable fixation, cuts are formed at the level with the base plate, which will act as a lock.

Self-made ladder (video)

Manufacturing of other types of ladders

Some designs can not always be conveniently transported in a disassembled state. To give the structure solidity, the part on which the steps are located is made somewhat longer.

At a distance of 10-15 cm from the highest step, a special gap is drilled and cut through the profile pipe.

The ends of the halves without steps are inserted into it. These parts are upholstered with milk and flattened. After that, a through hole is drilled in the frame, and the structure section is fixed with a lock nut.

In order to assemble a transformer ladder, you should initially carry out a design calculation, and then perform the following steps:

1. 8 pieces of pipes with the same length are cut.
2. Steps are cut out of a sheet of metal. You can set any step size.
3. The steps are fastened so that on both sides of the sections they are located at the same distance from each other.
4. Fitting is carried out and the sections are connected using locking mechanisms.
5. The stepladder is treated with a primer and covered with paint.

It is worth noting that the load on the locking mechanisms of the transformer step-ladder is in most cases quite high, therefore, it is necessary to form the welding joint between the structural elements with the utmost quality.

To create a transformer ladder, you will need the same set of tools and materials as for the classic analogue of the design, but stop mechanisms will be used instead of belts.

The technology for assembling a sliding ladder is practically no different from the installation algorithm for the two previous types.

All bearing sections are made according to the principle of a transformer and are connected to each other by means of sliding mechanisms. In this case, the most extreme two sections are interconnected according to the principle of an ordinary stepladder.

A universal attribute used in the household and in production, when performing repair and installation work, is a ladder. The tool is necessary to get items from the top shelves of furniture, climb into the attic, onto the roof, harvest in the garden. An especially indispensable device will be an aluminum ladder, which is a sectional structure of a folding, attached, telescopic type with a different number of steps.

Advantages of aluminum stairs

Manufacturers of products for household and industrial needs use light aluminum for the manufacture of stairs, ladders or produce steel models. The material has optimal strength, withstands loads well, is not afraid of moisture.

Due to good stability, impeccable technical and operational characteristics and reliability, multifunctional products are widely used for solving household, industrial and other tasks, they are suitable for laying communications, installation / dismantling, performing electrical, plastering, painting work.

By section

In household offline and online stores you can buy a variety of types of stairs made of lightweight aluminum. Sectional ladders have several versions - a telescopic model, an attached type ladder structure, a ladder with a working platform, products with a retractable third section for working at high heights.

Key characteristics of the models:

• Attached aluminum stepladder- made of profiles (blocks, supports), between which steps are located, the height is different, increased requirements for safe use.

• - the steps are on one side, the height varies, one part serves as a support block, lightweight models are convenient for transportation.

• Double-sided stepladder– profiles are filled with steps on both sides, equipped with a working platform, highly stable, universal in use.

• - sectional type of construction, suitable for work at high heights, the device is easy to mount and dismantle.

• Articulated aluminum ladder- a universal type of construction adapted for any work, has an increased level of safety and high strength of fasteners.

• Telescopic sliding ladder of stationary or mobile type- well adjustable in profile height, consists of several sections, different number of steps.

Each model has different characteristics and advantages, provides comfortable access to objects, elements, objects located at a height. From the retractable working platform it is convenient to paint, plaster, carry out communications. When choosing a folding model, you need to pay attention to the number of sections and the reliability of fixing the stairs in the unfolded form.

Single section

The fewer sections in the ladder, the less heavy it will be. The single-section ladder has high mobility, but the maximum height of the device in working condition is 4 meters. For domestic repairs, this is enough, for professional use it is not enough.

A feature of the single-section model: the distance between the support rails is at least 300 mm. When using inventory in private homes and household plots, it is recommended to use models with an adjustable number of sections.

The aluminum one-piece design can be used as an attachment, but requires more space for transport and storage.

Two-section

The two-section sliding ladder contains two sections completed with steps. With a telescopic type of construction, one section extends onto another when unfolding. In the hinged model, the ladder is transformed into a folding ladder by folding the product in half at the location of the movable fixation elements. To increase the working height of the retractable ladder, the inventory can be expanded into a vertical plane.

For stability, the fragments are blocked by special fastening clips. Before work, you need to check the reliability of the snap fasteners.

Three-section

A sliding three-section ladder does not require fixing to a vertical plane, it has increased stability on the ground and flooring. The 3x9 model has flexible height adjustment options. The 3-section retractable ladder can be made as a telescopic ladder, attachment, articulated structure or a double-sided tool with a cantilever.

Features and Benefits:

• versatility of use, height adjustment;
• increased number of steps, transformation mechanism;
• the presence of a separating section for specific work;
• three-section model 3x9 has a small weight, compact dimensions;
• Easy to fold, unfold and adjust.

The universal building model improves the prospects for working and professional use of inventory. It is easy to transport it in a car, store it in a garage, on a balcony, in a utility room. The staircase in 3 sections is in great demand due to its excellent performance and affordability.

The model can simultaneously replace several working tools, is equipped with transverse traverses, rubber tips for safe work at high heights.

On the video: what is the difference between a professional ladder and a household one.

Height

When choosing household, working and production equipment, you need to pay attention to the maximum length to which you can expand the ladder. The working height is not the length of the model from the first to the last step, but the measurement from the height of the person to the line of the shoulders, added to the length of the instrument in the working position at the maximum adjustment.

An inexpensive ladder can be useful in the house, in the country, when performing repairs. Domestic and foreign manufacturers produce a wide range of length-adjustable devices. To select the model of interest in the online store, you need to specify the height of the model in the custom filter of the product catalog.

2 m

The compact Alumet ladder, 2 m long, is suitable for indoor use at low heights. Features and type of execution:

• Attached model with 7-9 steps, light weight, fixed type.

• Folding articulated - the number of steps 2x4, 2x3, height - up to 2 m.

• Transformer ladder, 4x2 steps arrangement, light weight.

The use of small ladders is suitable for going down to the basement, going up to the attic, washing windows, painting, whitewashing on the ground floor, getting objects that are not high (chandeliers, lamps).

3m

Ladders "Alumet" with a three-meter working length can have several varieties with different characteristics and features:

• Single-section attached professional and household model - equipped with 10-12 steps, does not unfold.

• Two-section folding ladder 3 meters long - equipped with feet on both sides of 6-7 pieces.

• Three-section retractable telescopic ladder with an equal number of steps on all sections, working length within 3 m.

• Hinged device of compact dimensions and low weight - when unfolded, it bends in half, has 2x5 steps.

• Transforming staircase of professional performance - equipped with steps according to the scheme 2x2 and 2x3 or 4x3.

The inventory provides comfortable access to a height of 3 meters in order to perform various work or solve household tasks.

4 m

A 4 m aluminum ladder can be single-section attached to 12-16 steps, two-section (2x8, 2x9), three-section in the form of a stepladder. The articulated structure up to 4 m high is equipped with reliable locking mechanisms, the steps are arranged according to the 2x8 scheme.

Transformer stairs are equipped with steps in two versions 4x3 or 2x3 and 2x4. Products can be used for household needs and as a professional tool.

5 m

Climbing to a great height is provided by long staircases of large dimensions, equipped with an increased number of steps. Among the five-meter models, there are three-section models (3x8 steps), two-section structures (2x10, 2x11 steps). Manufacturers produce single-section devices (16-18 steps) in such a working length.

A reliable option for professionals - ladders with rope pull, providing a lift to a five-meter working height (2x10, 2x11). For different purposes, you can use a building model (2x8, 2x9 steps) or a transformer ladder in the configuration 4x4 or 2x4 and 2x5 with stable legs and a working platform.

6 m

To perform work at a considerable height, a ladder is required, the working length of which starts at 6 m. Long structures "Alumet" allow you to carry out communication, repair, finishing work indoors and outdoors.

Model options:

• one-, two-, three-section 3x9, 3x10;
• professional attached to 6 m;
• with cable traction, articulated;
• folding ladder-transformer.

The number of steps varies depending on the number of sections. For greater reliability and safety, long models are equipped with traverses and stabilizers.

8 m

Taking into account the safety requirements for working at a considerable height, stairs of 8 m are made of several sections with reliable connections, which ensures the stability of the structure. One of the options is a ladder with a rope pull, which unfolds to a working height of 8 meters (12-16 steps).

Models from several sections are laid out in a length of more than 8 meters, which is a necessary condition for performing work at high altitude. For domestic purposes, designs are rarely used, they are used at a professional level.

9 m

Ladders with a significant working length reach a height of nine and a half meters. Due to the use of several sections with reliable fastenings, the models have the required stability, withstand a good load, and are suitable for any type of work at high heights. The complete set of steps depends on the length of each section of the structure.

When choosing a universal ladder, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer's markings. Some companies indicate the length of the product in the assembled and disassembled version and separately indicate the working height of the inventory. Aluminum structures have the required strength, stability, are effective for use in domestic and industrial purposes, therefore they are in great demand among consumers.

Overview of different models of stairs for home and work (3 videos)

A simple solution for the repair of a sliding ladder - stepladder is considered. The availability of modern polymorphus superplastic material made it possible to fully restore the functionality and safety of the damaged inventory. This method of repair and restoration is also suitable for other similar cases, as well as for self-production of seals at the points of contact of metal parts with a protected surface.

How to fix a step ladder with your own hands

The loss of seal legs on stairs is fraught with two troubles. First trouble. Metal feet damage the floor, whether it is wood or linoleum, stone floors may show small scuffs or chips or traces of metal. Second trouble. the stability of the stairs is violated, and this is fraught with injuries.

But it is not always possible to restore the seal to the proper level, and as a rule this is a short-lived solution. The leg is still destroyed by external factors and heavy load at the installation site. However, there is a solution. It's superplastic Polymorphus. Plastic has a remarkable property, it becomes soft like plasticine when heated above a temperature of +65º. Human skin begins to feel pain when heated above 70º C. The plastic comes in the form of white granules, which soften and become transparent when heated. When cooled, the plastic acquires the strength of a plastic product and can be sawn or drilled.

The master tried to use the material to repair the ladder. The restoration work was carried out in several steps. Strictly follow the instructions and you too will succeed. See photos and videos.

Step 1. Pour into a glass or metal dish (do not use plastic) the required amount of plastic granules. If you need to get the plastic of the desired color, add a few dye granules. The supplied dyes are very juicy and saturated. We clean the place of repair of the stairs from pollution.

Step 2. Pour boiling water into the bowl and, stirring occasionally, wait for the plastic to melt (it will become transparent).

Step 3. We remove the polymorphus lump from the water and knead it vigorously in order to uniformly color and remove water.

Step 4. Put the mashed lump back into hot water. For a better repair effect, I highly recommend warming up the metal of the legs of the stairs, for example, with a hairdryer.

Step 5. We extract a lump from the water, we introduce up to half the volume of plastic into the leg, and from the rest we form a support in a shape similar to that preserved on the second leg. You have to work hard and accurately. It is required to have time to do everything before the curing process begins.

Step 6. We wait for the complete curing of the plastic or speed up the process with cold water. Before curing, DO NOT STAND THE LADDER on its leg!