I have twenty foot ceilings that will eventually need bulb replacements on my outside walls. The lighting is tucked behind some beams and shown as an accent light on the ceilings. My floor is ceramic tile and was wondering how to secure the ladder so it won’t slip on this flooring. I was thinking of a router mat; any suggestions out there? Thank you, Woodicus.
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Any sort of rubber mat. You might look at the open-weave rubber mats they sell to go under rugs to prevent slipping.
Or one of those bulb changers on a pole.
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Won't work; the lights are the low voltage ones that are not seen that run along the beams (post and beam) towards the back and reflect the light up on the vaulted ceiling. Thanks for the response anyway!
I keep a few mouse pads on hand for just that purpose. I tear the cloth face off so it's rubber on both sides. I had a couple where the cloth couldn't be removed so I glued them face-to-face so there's rubber on the outside on both sides.
I remember one tile floor where I had to set up the ladder at a greater lean angle than I like and I was concerned that the mouse pads could slip. I used some lumber (I forget the particulars) to reach to a far wall with the ladder braced against it.
"mouse pads - for when only the lightest of protection is needed"
DanH gave a could suggestion.
A cheaper version is the shelf and drawer liner material. You can get rolls of it at wallyworld. I used it to stand on when running eave trim on a metal roof. It kept me from sliding down the roof and also from scratching the finish on the roof. I also use it as a poor mans liner for the drawers in my tool cabinets (recycled metal office file cabinets).
.....shelf and drawer liner.......
I love that stuff, seemingly will keep anything from slipping.
Saw / sanding dust does reduce its grip; quick cure - shake it out; good cure - a trip through the washing machine, no softener.
JimNever underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.
I am assuming an extension ladder. As someone who had an extension ladder come out from under him - it was on a hardwood floor - I would say the only way is to have someone hold it/brace it with their feet. That way at least someone can call the ambulance if you fall.
Tie it off. Run the rope thru a window or door and tie it to a two by four on the other side. That should keep it from sliding.You get out of life what you put into it......minus taxes.
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Bingo! Nice Marv. I can see that as an easy fix for a few situations. Thanks for the idea....The unspoken word is capital. We can invest it or we can squander it. -Mark Twain...Be kind to your children....they will choose your nursing home....aim low boys, they're ridin' shetland ponies !!
You stand on the floor with rubber soled shoes to foot the ladder while your wife runs up there to change the bulb.
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Some kind of rubberized pads would probably work, but after riding a 16' ladder all the way to the floor a few years ago, I have someone at the bottom holding it.