Your ramp isn’t just a pathway—it’s your gateway to freedom and mobility. But over time, wear and tear can turn it into a serious safety hazard. If your ramp shows any of these warning signs, it’s time for an upgrade! 1. It Feels Unstable or WobblyA ramp should provide steady, reliable support. If it shakes, wobbles, or shifts underfoot, it’s a major fall risk. Ensure stable and safe mobility with EntryLevel™ Landings because stability isn’t optional—it’s a must! 2. It Shows Wear & TearCracks, rust, or splintering weaken the structure, leading to slips, trips, or even collapse. A damaged ramp isn’t just unsafe—it’s an accident waiting to happen! Choose durable Entry level ramps. 3. It’s Too Steep or SlipperyStruggling to push a wheelchair up? Does wet weather turn your ramp into a slip-and-slide? That’s a red flag! SafeResidential Ramps are easy to navigate and are slip-resistant for worry-free mobility. Time for an Upgrade?If your ramp checks any of these boxes, it’s time for a safer, stronger solution. SafePath Products® offers durable, slip-resistant ramps designed for maximum safety and ease of use. Don’t wait until an accident happens—upgrade today! Need help choosing the right ramp? Contact us for expert guidance and visit SafePathProducts.com now to find the perfect ramp for your needs. Check out our eco-friendly accessibility solutions. EZEdge™ Rubber Threshold Ramps CourtEdge™ Reducer Ramps SafeResidential™ Ramps SafePath Products® ERC (Elegant Rubber Coating) Ramps BigHorn™ Ramps
Retailers guide to selling threshold ramps
Selling threshold ramps isn’t just about offering a product—it’s about providing safe and reliable mobility solutions. As a retailer, understanding your customers’ needs and guiding them toward the right ramp can boost sales and build trust. Know Your Customer’s Needs – Are they buying for homes, businesses, or public spaces? Identifying the use case helps recommend the right size, material, and incline. Stock the Right Ramps – Offer a variety of rubber that are weather-resistant, slip-proof, and ADA-compliant. Customers rely on you for safe and durable options. Educate on Proper Selection – Many buyers miscalculate height and incline, leading to unsafe installations. Providing guidance on correct measurements, weight capacity, and placement ensures customer satisfaction. Common Retailer Mistakes to Avoid By offering the right products, proper guidance, and excellent service, retailers can increase sales while making spaces more accessible. Looking to stock high-quality threshold ramps in bulk? Contact us for custom solutions and wholesale pricing! Checkout more informative articles by SafePath Products®
Bighorn Ramps: Attractive wheelchair ramps for home use
Not all wheelchair ramps for home use are created equal. While a commercial building calls for one kind of product, a private residence may call for another. Handicap ramps for residential use should be light, durable, and attractive. Handsome, even. You want your house or apartment to look like a home, not a warehouse in an industrial park. SafePath Products® Bighorn Ramps are available in a variety of attractive finishes, but without compromising longevity and durability. Bighorn Ramps are manufactured using inexpensive recycled malleable polymer, a composite material with the ability to conform to uneven surface substrates over time (unlike aluminum, for example). This creates a lightweight, durable transition ramp that is both affordable and easy to install. The product’s ceramic quartz finish, available in five earth-tone colors, combines visual appeal with superior slip resistance. A gently tapered front edge and molded side-slopes enhance safety and accessibility while complying with disability access codes. Bighorn Ramps modify existing door thresholds up to 1-1/2 inches, and will soon be available for thresholds up to 2-1/2 inches. Contact your SafePath Products® sales representative for pricing or dealer information. Wheelchair Ramps for Home Use Wheelchair Threshold Ramps are used around doorways to make transitions easier for wheelchairs and scooters. A good doorway ramp is a home feature that wheelchair and scooter users should not need to worry about. A quality threshold ramp that will hold up to weather, weight and constant use are the SafePath Products® Bighorn Ramps. This residential Threshold Ramp adds a gradual rise to the doorway threshold that makes it easy and more convenient than many other model types. The Bighorn threshold ramps are made of recycled plastic and textured in such a way to create a surface grip to keep tires from slipping or spinning. Whether the ramp is in wet, cold, or any inclement weather, you can be rest assured these Wheelchair Ramps for home use will maintain grip and not fade, crack or break. These risers will work for thresholds up to 1 1/2 inches in height. They come with molded traction pads that are not only functional as a non-slip ramp, but have an attractive geometric pattern. Their looks are also enhanced with a ceramic quartz surface that will blend in with the surrounding construction materials like stone, stucco or concrete. SafePath Products® Bighorn Ramps come in four colors to match your home’s entry: Nutmeg Brown, Granite Grey, Antique Bronze, Sky Blue and Brick Burgundy. Product Features and Benefits The threshold ramp will hold up to weather and use without cracking or breaking.The rise is has a nice, gradual incline to meet any threshold 1 1/2 inches in height.The traction maintains its effectiveness in cold, wet weather.The threshold ramp is made of all recycled plastic material.They have a ceramic coated quartz laminate and pleasing geometric traction pattern that is very attractive. Product Specifications Recycled Plastic and Ceramic Coated Quartz as CoatingSize: 1-1/4 Inches x 12-1/4 Inches x 42 Inches How to Install Wheelchair Ramps for Home Use The first thing to do before installing your ramp is measure the height of the door threshold or patio landing. If necessary, simply cut or notch the ramp using normal power tools. (WARNING: always follow manufacture’s safety instructions and wear eye protection whenusing power tools). If your door threshold or landing is greater than 1-1/2″, distributors offer a “shim-johnny” kit that allows you to shim this ramp up to 2″ and is also adjustable for heights less than 2″. (Please contact your local distributor or locate your distributor at SafePath Products®to order your “shim-johnny” kit. Please be advised that shimming this ramp may not make this product federally compliant with model access code laws). BigHorn ramps come with peel-and-stick tape for easy installation. Simply peel the tape backing. Before installing your ramp, remember to check that your substrate is dry and clean of dirt and debris. Also, it is always a good idea to dry-fit your ramp prior to removing the tape backing from the adhesive strip.
ADA door threshold – Maneuverable Clearance Area and Avoiding a Costly Mistake!
Ignoring ADA door threshold compliance can lead to expensive fixes. One of the most common mistakes, whether in new construction or alteration of existing structures, is overlooking the requirement of a level and maneuverable clearance area at primary entrance doors. ADA Maneuvering Clearance Requirements The front approach to the pull side of a swinging door must have wheelchair maneuvering space that extends 36 inches or more beyond the latch side of the door, and 60 inches or more perpendicular to the doorway. A 60” x 60” level landing area for a single, manually operated swing door generally meets access code requirements in most jurisdictions. Double doors will require larger landings depending on size, but without the need for strike side clearance. This ensures that a wheelchair-bound user can maintain control, stability, and balance while accessing the door. ADA Door Threshold ramp by SafePath Products® ADA Door Threshold Ramp by SafePath Products® SafePath Products® designs and manufactures a series of ADA compliant door thresholds, compliant prefabricated landings for access door transitions. EntryLevel™ Landings are designed to ensure access code compliance at every standard primary door entrance. An environmentally sustainable “green” product made from 100% recycled rubber, EntryLevel™ Landings combine ecological sensibility with cost savings and practicality. These landings install in just minutes, conform easily to uneven surfaces, and provide an instant maneuverable clearance area without the need for concrete demolition or major building alterations. Best of all, SafePath Products® landing products make disability access code compliance easy and affordable. SafePath Products® ADA Door Threshold Products: 33 Years of Innovation SafePath Products® introduced EZEdge Transition/Threshold Ramps more than 20 years ago. They are used to remove vertical barriers in the path of travel…whether it’s in the house to solve mobility issues or on the production floor to eliminate tripping hazards. Eco-Friendly and Durable Rubber Ramp Solutions EZEdge ramps are “green” and made from high density, reclaimed rubber from used car and truck tires. These products are both economical and good for the environment. These EZEdge ramps can be used indoors or out and will not fade, crack or deteriorate. Built for Performance, Safety, and Versatility They are perfect for wheel chair access through entry way doors, sliding glass doors, patio doors and showers. These ramps are Industrial Grade and can be used in both residential and commercial use. They are noiseless and visually pleasing. All EZEdge ramps are molded with mitered edges on 3 sides. This allows EZ access from any side. EZEdge ramps have no weight limit which means they can handle motorized scooters in the house and lift trucks on the shop floor. Both ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) have slip resistant specifications. EZEdge ramps exceed both of these specs and are significantly more slip resistant than ramps made from aluminum, treated lumber or semi-smooth concrete. They will not fade or deteriorate and are guaranteed to resist damage caused by the sun’s UV (ultra-violet) rays. Easy Installation, Multiple Sizes, and Long-Term Reliability All EZEdge products have a 10 year warranty. You should note that EZEdge ramps come in a large variety of sizes. Heights vary from 1/2 inch to 2 inches with widths of 42 to 60 inches. Installation is quick and easy. The ramps can be cut for various heights and notched for door jams and stops using a jig saw, or a utility knife. They can be temporarily or permanently installed. SafePath Products® has manufactured the EZEdge ramps from the highest quality materials available and designed them to exceed specifications for safety, slip resistance, easy access and code compliance. All EZEdge products are proudly made in the U.S.A. Enjoy!
How to Choose Between Aluminum and Rubber Wheelchair Threshold Ramps
When choosing an ADA-compliant wheelchair threshold ramp, one of the first decisions is the material. Rubber and aluminum are the two most common options. SafePath Products® manufactures disability access ramps made exclusively from the rubber of recycled tires. Below is how the two materials compare for facility managers, contractors, and purchasing teams. Rubber vs. Aluminum Threshold Ramps at a Glance Factor Recycled Rubber Aluminum Cost As little as 50% of aluminum Higher material cost Slip Resistance Naturally highly slip resistant Needs special treatment and periodic maintenance Installation Silicone adhesive; no drilling or hardware Usually requires hardware Fit Conforms to uneven surfaces; easily notched around door jambs Difficult to modify on-site Noise Virtually soundless “Click-clack” noise, worse if hardware loosens Load Capacity No maximum load limit (SafePath) Rated load limits 5 Advantages of Rubber Wheelchair Threshold Ramps Over Aluminum Threshold Ramps 1. Lower Cost Recycled rubber is far less expensive than aluminum. Rubber threshold ramps can cost as little as 50 percent of comparable aluminum ramps, a meaningful saving on multi-door or multi-site projects. 2. Better Slip Resistance SafePath Products® rubber threshold ramps are highly slip resistant. This matters most for elderly occupants, for whom a single fall can be life-threatening. Aluminum ramps need special treatment and periodic maintenance to stay slip resistant, which adds cost. 3. Easier Installation Rubber threshold ramps install with silicone adhesive. No drilling or hardware is needed, so the ramp, floor, and door threshold stay intact. The ramps also conform to uneven surfaces and, unlike aluminum, can be notched around door jambs when needed. 4. Quieter Operation Rubber is virtually soundless underfoot. Shoes and wheels on aluminum ramps create a noticeable “click-clack,” and the noise gets worse as hardware loosens. 5. Higher Load Capacity Aluminum ramps carry limited load ratings. SafePath Products® rubber ramps have no maximum load limit, so they can safely support heavy equipment, furniture, and appliances when needed. What Customers Say ★★★★★ “Big help when pushing my grandmother over the door threshold in her transport chair. I did cut it to fit around the door threshold and opening, it cut easy with a jig saw.” (June 30, 2017) ★★★★★ “Great product. Fit great and stays in place without glue.” (May 31, 2017) Key Takeaways Rubber threshold ramps can cost as little as half the price of aluminum. Rubber is naturally slip resistant; aluminum needs treatment and maintenance. Rubber installs with adhesive only and can be trimmed to fit on-site. Rubber is quieter and, from SafePath, has no maximum load limit. Recommended SafePath Products Threshold Ramps EZEdge™ Threshold Ramps (Recommended for Most Doorways) SafePath’s flagship threshold ramp and America’s Most Installed Threshold Ramp Made from 100% recycled rubber ADA-compliant design No weight limitations Maintenance-free Installs on concrete, asphalt, wood, tile, and VCT Ideal for commercial buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, offices, and residential entrances. FAQs Which threshold ramp material lasts longer: rubber or aluminum? Both materials are durable, but recycled rubber threshold ramps resist corrosion, dents, and everyday wear without rusting or requiring refinishing. They also require very little maintenance. Are rubber threshold ramps ADA compliant? Yes. When properly selected and installed according to ADA guidelines, rubber threshold ramps can provide safe, accessible transitions for wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility devices. Can rubber threshold ramps be used outdoors? Yes. SafePath Products’ recycled rubber threshold ramps are designed for both indoor and outdoor applications and resist moisture, UV exposure, and changing weather conditions. Do rubber threshold ramps require maintenance? Very little. Unlike aluminum ramps that may require periodic slip-resistant treatments or hardware adjustments, recycled rubber ramps are maintenance-free under normal use. Which SafePath threshold ramp is best for commercial buildings? For most commercial applications, EZEdge™ Threshold Ramps are the preferred solution because they provide ADA-compliant access, install quickly, require no maintenance, and have no weight limitations. Can rubber threshold ramps be installed without drilling? Yes. SafePath rubber threshold ramps are typically installed using silicone adhesive, eliminating the need for drilling or mechanical fasteners in most applications. What industries commonly use rubber threshold ramps? Rubber threshold ramps are widely used in healthcare facilities, schools, government buildings, office complexes, warehouses, retail stores, senior living communities, hospitality properties, and apartment buildings where ADA accessibility is required.
