How do you illuminate concrete steps?

A great solution is to install lighting into the vertical part of a stair, called the riser. Concrete step lights, or tread lights, fit right into the stairs and focus light downward onto the step immediately below it. They offer enough light for safety, but the light is subtle enough that it isn’t distracting.

How do you light outside steps?

Consider LED accent lighting on the side of your deck posts, mounted about 18 inches above the deck. This will cast a soft glow downward, offering another source to safely illuminate steps and stairs. You can also install energy-efficient LED lights at low elevations along walls that run adjacent to stairs.

How do you make concrete steps more visible?

Attach a high-visibility strip to the edge of the first and last treads where they overlap the risers. Use screw-on strips to cover carpet, and either screw-on or self-adhesive strips on bare wood or masonry. Use a color that contrasts with the color of the stairs.

How do I make my steps noticeable?

To increase visibility:

1. Provide visual contrast on tread nosings, or at the leading edges of treads without nosings, so that stair treads are more visible for people with low vision.
2. In low light areas, highlight each step using step lighting.

What is the front of a step called?

Nosing is the front of the tread which protrudes beyond the riser. Because this is where most of the foot traffic occurs, anti-slip strips may be applied to the nosing at the edge of the tread to make navigating the stairs easier.

How many outdoor step lights do I need?

The key elements of deck lighting include: For wide steps, you’ll want to install at least two lights per tread, ideally spaced between three and six feet apart horizontally.

Which is the lightest concrete step on the market?

Century Steps®, Inc. was the first company to reduce the weight of steps by using lightweight concrete. Even today the Century Group Precast Concrete StepsCentury step due to its unique design is the lightest precast concrete step on the market.

What kind of lights can you use on a concrete driveway?

They’re often used as driveway lights in concrete, but their versatility makes them perfect for many different recessed path light projects. These LED lights are also often used on pool decks, walkways and steps, as well as to illuminate other hardscape and landscape features. They can be installed in not only concrete but also brick and stone.

Can a LED light be used on a concrete deck?

These LED lights are also often used on pool decks, walkways and steps, as well as to illuminate other hardscape and landscape features. They can be installed in not only concrete but also brick and stone. Best of all: they’re built to be walked upon.

Which is the best brand of concrete steps?

For over six (6) decades Century Steps® has provided the highest quality precast concrete steps to provide a safe and attractive entrance to homes, businesses, temporary buildings, pre-manufactured homes and a vast array of industrial applications.