Chequer Plate and Tread Plate
The raised pattern lozenges of aluminium tread plate, which are integral with the material surface, are as hard as Brighton Rock. Making these aluminium chequer plate sheets impressively strong, long lasting and visually appealing.
Features – Benefits:
- Raised lozenge design – Added slip resistance
- Solid lozenges – Durable and hard wearing
- Pattern one side only – Suitable for fixing to flat surfaces
- Satin Anodised option – Seals & hardens surface, reduces glare
- Tread pattern – Used on ramps and stairways
- Mill and Satin Anodised from stock – Immediate availability
Our chequer plate was used at Metro Video in London – take a look at the images below:
Our aluminium tread plates are available in either ‘Ano-Sil’ satin anodised or mill finish. (Ano-Sil Anodised is a smooth matt satin finish and Mill is the untreated option). Read the rest of this page
These aluminium tread plates can be ordered online today for prompt dispatch.
The raised pattern lozenges of aluminium chequer plate, which are integral with the material surface, are as hard as Brighton Rock. Making these aluminium chequer plate sheets impressively strong, long lasting and visually appealing.
In this instance, chequer plate was used within the stair cases of DeMontfort University in Leicester. Chequer Plate was used to create a modern interior feature within the library block.
Features - Benefits:
- Raised lozenge design - Added slip resistance
- Solid lozenges - Durable and hard wearing
- Pattern one side only - Suitable for fixing to flat surfaces
- Satin Anodised option - Seals & hardens surface, reduces glare
- Tread pattern - Used on ramps and stairways
- Mill and Satin Anodised from stock - Immediate availability
The raised pattern lozenges of aluminium tread plate, which are integral with the material surface, are as hard as Brighton Rock. Making these aluminium chequer plate sheets impressively strong, long lasting and visually appealing.
Features - Benefits:
- Raised lozenge design - Added slip resistance
- Solid lozenges - Durable and hard wearing
- Pattern one side only - Suitable for fixing to flat surfaces
- Satin Anodised option - Seals & hardens surface, reduces glare
- Tread pattern - Used on ramps and stairways
- Mill and Satin Anodised from stock - Immediate availability
As an example, Gooding Aluminium Textured Aluminium sheet was used as Tread Plate (Chequer Plate) within the library at De Montfort University.
Our aluminium tread plates are available in either ‘Ano-Sil’ satin anodised or mill finish. (Ano-Sil Anodised is a smooth matt satin finish and Mill is the untreated option).
Gooding Aluminium are a national and international supplier of a wide range of high quality aluminium products including
- Interior Wall Cladding
- Stair Nosing
- Aluminium Angle
- Perforated Sheet
- Aluminium Channel
- Chequer Plate
- Aluminium Panels
- Column Casings
- Balustrade Panels
- Suspended Ceilings
Find out what our customers say by visiting our testimonials page here.
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There are many factors that decide the choices of building materials for public buildings.
The design issues of form and function are usually taken equally into account. It was Frank Lloyd Wright, the American architect who said, “Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union”.
Suitable materials for public buildings and spaces would need to comply with the following criteria;
- Cost effective and good value
- Durable
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Environmentally sustainable
- Hygienic
- Fit for purpose
- Good and appropriate appearance
Tread plate: De Montfort University
There are many instances, where aluminium has shown its metal in meeting all of the above considerations.
Aluminium is an incredibly good looking lightweight material (1/3rd weight of steel) with an excellent strength to weight ratio.
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Treadplate is a non-directional raised lozenge pattern that was primarily designed as a hardwearing flooring surface. However aluminium treadplate now finds use on vertical architectural applications as well. In fact wherever a robust, textured, and protective surface is required!
It’s easy to see why aluminium treadplate is used just about everywhere! Whoever came up with the idea of combining aluminium with a treadplate design is to be congratulated! This win win product partnership produces a list of impressive service life credentials. Among the many benefits are being, easy to clean, hygienic, corrosion resistant, lightweight and low maintenance.
Add in a ‘clean contemporary look’ to the above list and you will appreciate the sound rationale of the healthy eating Prêt A Manger sandwich chain into converting aluminium and aluminium treadplate in particular, into part of its iconic retail brand!
Treadplate: Prêt a Manger
As vertical surfacing aluminium treadplate is widely used for interior applications as decorative and protective fascias on doors, counters and columns.
5 bar treadplate arranged in a non directional pattern is the most commonly stocked design in the UK. There are also 1 & 2 bar versions normally available in some parts of Europe, Asia and America.
All of these ‘bar’ patterns have been developed as an alternative to the original chequer plate design. This pattern consisted of elongated diamond shapes which unfortunately trapped dirt and water within its recesses. There are no such entrapments with the 1, 2 & 5 bar formats.
Treadplate: McDonald’s
Our treadplate is available in a choice of two surface finishes, mill and anodised. The mill finish (when in architectural grade) is normally semi bright in appearance and has that urban industrial feel about it. The anodised finish produces a silky smooth matt effect that also hardens the material surface and reduces glare.
Here at Gooding Aluminium we are able to fabricate aluminium treadplates into the required shapes and sizes to ensure a perfect fit on site.
Within our stock range of rolled aluminium products is mill, anodised and satin brushed flat sheets, as well as pressed, textured and corrugated sheets.
We also keep aluminium profiles and extrusions in stock and these include, aluminium angle, aluminium channel, aluminium flat bar, tee, glazing channels, stair nosings, split battens, wallboard trims, and louvres.
Gooding Aluminium are a national and international supplier of a wide range of high quality aluminium products including
- Interior Wall Cladding
- Stair Nosing
- Aluminium Angle
- Perforated Sheet
- Aluminium Channel
- Chequer Plate
- Aluminium Panels
- Column Casings
- Balustrade Panels
- Suspended Ceilings
Find out what our customers say by visiting our testimonials page here.
For more information about aluminium products, subscribe to our blog or visit our main site at www.goodingalum.com.
Subscribe to this blog by Email. You can also follow us on Twitter @Gooding_Alum
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