Yes I am sure that they come in more than one style. Contact your home designer to request to see different styles of aluminum stair treads.
Judging from the Google product results, there is at least one stylistic difference: grit surface or not. There are also color variations. Link: http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&source=hp&oq=&q=aluminum+stair+treads&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=KbCRS9DyK8TP8gb9k7WoBQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBwQrQQwAA
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No, aluminum is, but as with many metal oxides (glass and rust come to mind) it is not.
Aluminium ore is called bauxite
Bauxite is an ore from which aluminum metal is refined. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust.
Aluminium is an element and contains no minerals. It is, however, obtained from bauxite.
For safety and beauty, stair treads are a necessity in the home. If a staircase is made of hardwood, stair treads are a smart idea to prevent any falls. The most common and popular type of stair treads are the rubber ones. Many of them have a simple horizontal bar pattern with a taper return nose that makes them fit much better. Cleaning is easy and must be done within each bar. These stair treads are mainly used in commercial locations such as offices, bowling alleys, apartments and other such locations. The treads that are used in the low cost housing are made mostly of vinyl. These are also very plain and easy to clean, however, they come in more different colors. Braided stair treads are very attractive for the home and their friction will prevent any accidents on those hardwood stairs. There are also stair treads that come in a scroll. The microfiber ones are very popular and effective. The most decorative stair treads for the home are actually made of hardwood, such as oak, and there are also stair tread carpets that look wonderful in the house. They can be very pretty and can match the furniture in the room, and also go very well with the balusters. If the balusters are white, an elegant wood stair tread would offset the white very nicely. The only disadvantage to having wooden stair treads is that they can and will take a beating. To have them looking as good as new, they can be sanded. The best way to do this is to use a belt sander. It is very important not to sand off too much of the wood. Another thing to use to finish the wood to a satin-smooth finish is a scraping tool. If you aren’t comfortable doing this yourself, a professional would be able to come in and do the job perfectly. The wooden stair treads can also be stained. This is another method that needs to be done carefully. The stain should instantly be wiped as soon as it is applied to avoid too much staining. Three coats of stain should leave the stair treads looking fabulous once again.
Some of the best outdoor step covers for enhancing safety and aesthetics on stairs include rubber stair treads, non-slip stair treads, and metal stair covers. These options provide traction to prevent slipping and come in various designs to improve the look of your stairs.
There are a surprising amount of different types of stair treads. They sometimes server more than one purpose, but one of the main reasons to use them, especially indoors, is to help to protect the stairs they rest on top of. There are stair treads for outdoor stairs in a variety of patterns and materials. Some are made from wrought iron, some are very heavy rubber, others can be made from COIR. The outdoor treads are designed to withstand entire seasons of weathering. However, they do still need to be taken in from time to time and tended to in order to get the longest life out of them. Indoors, stair treads not only protect the stairs, but they can add depth to the decor of a room and prevent slipping. Indoor treads can be rubber, carpet, braided wool, or even textured plastic. While outdoor stair treads can simply be tossed onto the stairs and left there, mostly because they are usually made to be very heavy, indoor treads may require some installation. If the stair treads did not come with anything to attach them to your stairs, it will be necessary to purchase something to do that job. There are double-sided tapes that will work very well. A roll of low tack tape will work best because it is designed to be non-permanent but will still provide resistance to stop the tread from moving. If you are very concerned about the finish on the stairs, find an acid-free tape. If you do not want to use tape, there are also adhesive sprays that can be use called spray mounts. These products are generally found in art supply or hardware stores. Usually used for temporarily mounting artwork, they are safe and non-permanent and will not damage the stairs. It is important to clean the stair treads regularly. Depending what type of material they are made from, this could mean vacuuming them, oiling them, wiping them down with household cleaners, or whatever other ideas the manufacturers may suggest. A good quality stair tread will last a lifetime. Be certain to find a pattern that is timeless and suits your tastes the best. You may want to purchase a few extra treads in case something happens to the ones you install over time. The treads you purchase today may not be available in five or ten years and you will be glad you made the investment now.
A permenant mounted stair gate is the safest style to use. The pressure mounted gate is ok to use at the bottom landing, however if use at the top, it is extremely unsafe. When pressure is put against it, it can come unmounted causing severe injury and death.
Stair rods are small metal bars that have been placed at the back of each step in a flight of stairs. They have been used since the 1800s in residential homes and business offices as a practical tool and a decorative style statement. The Purpose of Stair Rods The practical purpose of stair rods is to hold the stairway’s carpet runner snugly against the back of each step so that it does not come loose and cause someone to trip. Early stair runners were not glued or affixed to the steps in any fashion, so they had a tendency to come loose and bunch up. The stair rods were affixed to the bottom of the stair rails so that they would not budge, which kept the carpeting stretched nicely along the length of the stairs. Once rubber backing and modern carpet tacks became more commonly used for carpet runners, stair rods were not necessary for holding the carpet in place any longer. They continue to be used, however, for their decorative style. Different Types of Stair Rods Stair rods come in several different types of sizes and styles. The most utilitarian stair rods had a brushed nickel finish and were small, simple bars. More ornate stair rods could be used for special buildings or homes. They could have gold finishes and be larger so that they made more of an impact in the overall design of the stairwell. Some stair rods were painted to match the stair railing or to add a new design element with the color of the carpeting. How Stair Rods are Installed Stair rods can be installed in several different ways. Some stair rods are connected to metal plates that run along the edges of the stairs from top to bottom. Other stair rods are placed in small holes that are drilled into each side of the stairwell. There are also configurations that have separate, smaller metal plates that are placed against the stairwell sides so that the stair rods can be screwed into them. Whatever the design, stair rods need to be firmly affixed to something on either end so that they will not move when the stairs are in use.
Those sit on elevators that you can sit on come in different sizes. They should be sized according to your size and the size of the width of your stairs.
aluminum comes in different shapes.
Aluminum are found buried under the Earth
You can say "上楼来" (shang lou lai). "Stair" means "楼梯"(lou ti ) in Chinese.
A piece of aluminium (or aluminum) can come in different sizes.
yes
No, aluminum is, but as with many metal oxides (glass and rust come to mind) it is not.