Non-Skid Product Cost Comparison:
Use on Steps

Handi-Treads Non-Slip Tape Non-Slip Paint on Prepared Surface
Expected Life Span of Product 20 years plus 6 months 2½ years
Cost of Material & Install Labor For Each Stair $ 15* $ 9* $ 40*
Number of Replacements Over 5 Years 1 Time 10 Times 2 Times
Total Cost Per Stair For 5 Years $ 15 $ 90 $ 80
Number of Replacements Over 20 Years 1 Time 40 Times 8 Times
Total Cost Per Stair For 20 Years $ 15 $ 360 $ 320
Cost to Cover 100 Stairs For 1 Year $ 1,500 $ 1,800 $ 4,000
Cost to Cover 100 Stairs For 5 Years $ 1,500 $ 9,000 $ 8,000
Cost to Cover 100 Stairs For 20 Years $ 1,500 $ 36,000 $ 32,000

* Approximately