| Stepladders are ladders with wide steps that | | | | be incremented or reduced per requirements. A |
| are specifically designed to provide foot | | | | platform on the stepladder provides an ideal |
| comfort while climbing or standing. | | | | working place to keep tools and materials. |
| Stepladders are mostly used for painting, | | | | Most stepladders can accommodate accessories |
| repairs, industrial work and household jobs. | | | | that can be used while working. The |
| They come in an A-shape model with either one | | | | assortment of accessories consists of paint |
| side having steps or both sides having steps. | | | | can/bucket hanger, conduit holder, tool |
| They are made from steel, wood, aluminum or | | | | holder and ladder caddy. A special type of |
| fiberglass. The steps are lined with | | | | stepladder that can fold up to the length of |
| corrugated rubber or have slip-resistant | | | | a step is known as the Telescopic stepladder. |
| texture. Generally, the depth of steps ranges | | | | It uses a patented lock and release mechanism |
| from 3 inches to 10 inches. If the steps | | | | for opening and closing the ladder.Even |
| fold up, it becomes compact to store the | | | | though stepladders provide a better standing |
| ladder. The foot of the ladder should have | | | | space, they must be used carefully. There |
| slip-resistant molded footpads or rubber cups | | | | should not be any extra loading on the side, |
| for better grip. Usually step ladders range | | | | since they can easily overturn. Stepladders |
| from 18 inches to 20 feet height. Stepladders | | | | can be purchased at a hardware store or over |
| can carry up to 375 lbs of weight, depending | | | | the Internet.Ladders provides detailed |
| on the model.Some stepladders have a high | | | | information about ladders, pool ladders, boat |
| railing for support at the top and wheels for | | | | ladders, step ladders and more. Ladders is |
| rolling at the bottom. A few have an | | | | the sister site of School Playground |
| adjustable height of about one foot that can | | | | Equipment. |