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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: HALTON on May 01, 2015, 10:13:47 pm

Title: ladder mat
Post by: HALTON on May 01, 2015, 10:13:47 pm: Anyone have these ladder mat think there is 4 pads with a steal rectangular bar in the middle
Are they worth it and do they work
Supposed to work on slopes smooth surfaces etc
Thanks
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: Mike #1 on May 02, 2015, 11:18:59 am: The Rojak ladder stopper works really well think i have one in my garage somewhere
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: martinw on May 02, 2015, 03:33:26 pm: its a hit and miss depending on ladders used ( with/ without swivel feet). With swivel feet has tendency to slide on wet or damp surfaces.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: HALTON on May 02, 2015, 04:37:51 pm: these are what i mean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvUFxYbmU7I
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: martinw on May 02, 2015, 06:18:01 pm: That's what we have. As previously mentioned it works better with standard ladders.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: HALTON on May 02, 2015, 07:02:44 pm: Quote from: martinw on May 02, 2015, 06:18:01 pm
That's what we have. As previously mentioned it works better with standard ladders.
Thanks was a bit unsure as to the use on the end of the clip the tiled area thought it would slip .
Thanks
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: Mike #1 on May 02, 2015, 07:32:40 pm: Really couldn't be bothered to watch vid .

But if that bloke had any hair he would need dragging by it into the modern WFP age ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on May 03, 2015, 04:17:19 am: That's my mate Dave he is a legend!

Great product.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: HALTON on May 18, 2015, 07:43:44 pm: Quote from: CLEANCARE WC on May 03, 2015, 04:17:19 am
That's my mate Dave he is a legend!

Great product.
Thanks for reply so do you have these ?
And do they really work on tiled floors as on video

Thanks
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: G & M on May 18, 2015, 08:05:52 pm: We use them, but I wouldn't trust them on tiles, or any smooth or slippery surface. My favourite ladder device is the ladder base mate which is fantastic. We use the ones that bolt onto the ladder.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: stan stansfield on May 18, 2015, 10:17:43 pm: wooden wedge works a treat
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: JSMC on May 18, 2015, 10:35:52 pm: it is not used for grip. it is used for levelling out. Do not use for grip as it is not for this.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: HALTON on May 18, 2015, 10:58:50 pm: Quote from: JSMC on May 18, 2015, 10:35:52 pm
it is not used for grip. it is used for levelling out. Do not use for grip as it is not for this.
Hi
OK thanks for advise but how come on the video at the end it shows non slip on tiles
This is why I am asking
Thanks
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: the king on May 19, 2015, 06:19:20 am: just kick the ladder out on 1 leg ;D there not designed as a anty slip device just a lever a wood weg will do the same or even cut up bits of timber
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: Positivity on May 19, 2015, 07:41:59 am: For working on uneven ground, inclines etc. You need an A point ladder. Same principle as a tripod or three legged seat, won't rock.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: Tom White on May 19, 2015, 07:56:32 am: Quote from: HALTON on May 01, 2015, 10:13:47 pm
Anyone have these ladder mat think there is 4 pads with a steal rectangular bar in the middle
Are they worth it and do they work
Supposed to work on slopes smooth surfaces etc
Thanks

I've got them and they're great for working on uneven surfaces. I've used them along with the Rojak ladder stopper.
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: gary999 on May 19, 2015, 08:05:39 am: When I used ladders...I used these as a leveller...they worked fine
Title: Re: ladder mat
Post by: slap bash on May 19, 2015, 09:59:03 am: The ladder matt is OK on a hard but crap on a mud or grass I found them a waste of money a wet towel/ wet micro fibre worked better on the wet .