FInishes for RC stair

• A wide variety of finishes can be applied to the tread surface of RC stairs . 
• If the appearance is not important , such as in a warehouse , a natural finish could be used . 
• RC stairs are given an appplied finish to create a surface that is easy to clean and is visually more attractive , such as PVC tiles , rubber tiles and carpet mats . 
• Rubber or carborundum insert strips could be fixed or cast into the leading edges of the treads . 
• Soffits can be left as struck from the formwork and decorated , or finished with a coat of spray plaster or a skim coat of finishing plaster .