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Spend more time on the water, not maintaining your dock

Sure Step eliminates staining, sealing, sanding, splinters, and traditional wood repairs. Its maintenance-free polypropylene construction means less time working on your dock and more time boating, gathering, and enjoying the waterfront.

Sure-Step Plus Spans & Sizing

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Specifications

What you need to know

Sure-Step comes in standard sizes and profiles. Available in multiple colors with a solid warranty backing every installation.

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Colors on your screen may not be exact. Order physical samples before making a final selection.
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READY TO USE DROP-IN PANELS

Need a larger
drop-in panel?

Sure Step Premier provides the same open-tread waterfront focus in 2-by-4-foot and 4-by-4-foot panel formats, with reinforced options that can span up to 24 inches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sure Step suitable for waterfront applications?

Sure Step uses a proprietary open-tread design that allows water and light to move through the decking surface, enhancing waterfront safety, environmental stewardship, and dock system durability for a lifetime.

Additionally, Sure-Step provides a non-slip, barefoot-friendly walking surface for docks, marinas, gangways, waterfront walkways, and other spaces exposed to water.

How does the open-tread design help during storms?

The open-tread construction gives waves and wind-driven water a path through the surface, helping reduce the forces placed on the decking. This design supports Sure Step’s performance in changing water conditions, storm surges and waterfront environments.

What is the difference between Sure Step Plus and Sure Step Premier?

Sure Step Plus is available in multiple panel widths, providing flexibility for a range of dock and marina layouts.

Sure Step Premier uses larger drop-in panels designed to simplify installation. It offers a 16-inch span without reinforcement and a reinforced option that spans up to 24 inches.

Both products provide maintenance-free, open-tread waterfront performance.

Which Sure Step Plus panel sizes are available?

Sure Step Plus is available in 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-foot panel widths.

Each panel size has defined support spacing. Review the current specifications and installation guide before planning the supporting structure.

What panel sizes are available for Sure Step Premier?

Sure Step Premier is available in 2-by-4-foot and 4-by-4-foot drop-in panels.

Both formats are 1.2 inches thick and can be installed over support spans of 16", or up to 24" when selecting our integrated reinforcement option.

Does Sure Step allow light to reach beneath the dock?

Yes. Sure Step’s open-tread design allows light to pass through the decking surface.

Sure Step lets light pass through at an impressive variable rate, that continues to increase with the height above the water's surface! Sure Step Premier panels were designed to achieve an industry leading 44% open tread, offering the most high performance water and light pass through, especially in the most sensitive environments.

Is Sure Step ADA Compliant?

Sure Step includes ADA Compliant products and configurations.

Consult the current product documentation or contact Perspective Products to confirm the correct product and installation approach for a project with accessibility requirements.

How should Sure Step be cleaned?

Rinse the surface with fresh water to remove dirt, salt, algae, leaves, and other debris.

When rinsing alone is not enough, use mild soap and a brush or a pressure washer.

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Make the most of every day on the water

Choose maintenance-free, open-tread decking designed for water flow, dependable footing, and demanding waterfront conditions.