{"product_id":"grp-kick-plate-toe-board-pultruded-w-section-platform-edge-protection-6m-length","title":"GRP Kick Plate \/ Toe Board – Pultruded W-Section Platform Edge Protection, 6m Length","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRP Kick Plates (Toe Boards)\u003c\/strong\u003e close the gap beneath handrails and guardrails on elevated platforms, mezzanines, walkways and stair landings, stopping tools, materials and debris from being kicked or knocked off the edge onto people or equipment below. Pultruded from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), they give you a corrosion-proof, non-conductive, maintenance-free alternative to painted steel toe boards that never needs repainting, even in wet, chemical or coastal environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in a rigid W-section profile for maximum stiffness with minimum weight, these kick plates are available in two standard heights — \u003cstrong\u003e100mm and 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — and two high-visibility colours, \u003cstrong\u003eSafety Yellow and Steel Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can match new work to existing GRP handrail systems or colour-code hazard areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose GRP Kick Plates?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeets fall-protection guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e — toe boards\/kick plates are recommended wherever people work at height above others, per the Work at Height Regulations and standards such as BS EN ISO 14122 and BS 4592\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-proof\u003c\/strong\u003e — GRP will not rust, rot or corrode, unlike galvanised or painted steel, making it ideal for washdown areas, coastal sites and chemical plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-conductive and spark-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — a safer choice than metal around electrical plant or in ATEX-classified areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — significantly lighter than steel equivalents, making handling and installation faster and safer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-visibility colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — Safety Yellow for maximum edge visibility, Steel Grey for a discreet, industrial finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — the through-coloured GRP will not need repainting over its service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pultruded Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP\/FRP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e W-section, 3.6mm wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm | 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety Yellow | Steel Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 metres (cut to size on site)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezzanine floors, walkways, platforms, stair landings, GRP and steel handrail systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100mm kick plates suit most general walkway and platform edge protection. Where regulations, risk assessments or site standards call for taller edge protection — such as areas with larger tools, loose materials, or higher fall consequence below — choose the 150mm deep profile for extra containment height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKick plates are typically fitted at the base of the guardrail system using standard kick plate clips or brackets fixed to the upright standards, positioning the plate hard against the platform floor to close the gap completely. Cut the 6 metre length to suit each run using a fine-tooth saw suitable for GRP, and butt-joint adjoining lengths at standard positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.sn-faq{border:1px solid #dde2e8;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:28px 0;font-family:inherit}.sn-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #dde2e8}.sn-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.sn-faq-q{display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;background:#f6f8fa;border:none;padding:15px 48px 15px 18px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;position:relative;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.4}.sn-faq-inner{padding:14px 18px 16px;font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.65}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sn-faq-q\"\u003eWhat height of kick plate do I need?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-inner\"\u003e100mm is the standard height used on most platforms and walkways. Choose 150mm where your risk assessment or site standard calls for extra containment height, or where larger tools and materials are in use nearby.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sn-faq-q\"\u003eHow is the kick plate fixed in place?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-inner\"\u003eKick plates are fixed to the base of guardrail or handrail upright standards using kick plate clips or brackets (sold separately), holding the plate tight against the platform floor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sn-faq-q\"\u003eCan GRP kick plate be cut on site?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-inner\"\u003eYes, the 6 metre length is easily cut to size with a standard fine-tooth saw suitable for GRP composite materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sn-faq-q\"\u003eIs GRP suitable for outdoor and wet environments?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sn-faq-inner\"\u003eYes. GRP is fully corrosion-resistant and UV-stable, making it ideal for outdoor platforms, washdown areas and coastal or chemical environments where steel would corrode.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Industrial Polymers UK","offers":[{"title":"100mm \/ Safety Yellow","offer_id":56387890348411,"sku":"FSU-GRPKICK-100-YEL","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm \/ Steel Grey","offer_id":56387890381179,"sku":"FSU-GRPKICK-100-GRY","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm \/ Safety Yellow","offer_id":56387890413947,"sku":"FSU-GRPKICK-150-YEL","price":252.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm \/ Steel Grey","offer_id":56387890446715,"sku":"FSU-GRPKICK-150-GRY","price":252.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7776\/6024\/files\/grp-kickplate-yellow_d89b5f7e-00f1-48ef-a412-94d1462b5479.png?v=1787303939","url":"https:\/\/industrial-polymers.co.uk\/products\/grp-kick-plate-toe-board-pultruded-w-section-platform-edge-protection-6m-length","provider":"Industrial-polymers ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}