Rubber vs Aluminium Threshold Ramps: Which Should You Choose?
Quick answer: choose a rubber ramp for a doorstep, lip or small step up to 200mm, when you want something heavy, quiet and grippy that stays put without screws. Choose an aluminium threshold ramp for a low lip of 12mm to 25mm, or a wide opening, when you want a slim, light ramp. Not sure? Send us a photo with a tape measure in it and we’ll tell you.
Rubber vs aluminium threshold ramps at a glance
| Rubber ramps | Aluminium threshold ramps | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Doorsteps, lips and small steps | Low lips and wide openings |
| Rise | 10mm to 200mm | 12mm, 15mm, 20mm and 25mm |
| Widths | 900mm and 1000mm standard, or made to fit | 1000mm, 1500mm and 2000mm |
| Weight and feel | Heavy, quiet underfoot, textured for grip | Light and slim |
| Fixing | Stays put without fixing | Sits on the floor at the door |
| Colours | Black, brown, terracotta, white and cream | Aluminium finish |
| Made | By hand in our Epping workshop from recycled rubber (Australian Made) | Supplied by us |
| Custom sizes | Yes, made to your measurements | Standard sizes |
When rubber is the better choice
- The step is taller than about 25mm.
- You want the ramp to stay put on its own, without screws or glue.
- It’s outdoors, where a heavy, grippy surface helps in wet weather.
- You need an odd size, a taper for an uneven step, or wings around a door frame. We make custom rubber ramps to fit.
When aluminium is the better choice
- The lip is low, from 12mm to 25mm.
- You need a wide opening of 1500mm or 2000mm, like a double or sliding door.
- You want something light that’s easy to lift and move.
How to measure for either
- Measure the height of the step or lip. If it’s uneven, measure both ends.
- Measure the width of the doorway or opening.
- Check the space in front of the door, because a gentler slope needs a longer ramp. Our ramp calculator works out the length for you.
Standards
Our 1:10 step ramps and 1:14 ramps are made to meet AS 1428.1 requirements for gradient, width and landings. Our 1:8 threshold ramps meet it for rises up to 35mm.
Common questions
It depends on the size. Each product page shows the price for every size, and delivery is priced at checkout.
Standard sizes ship from Epping within 2 business days, Australia-wide. Custom rubber sizes are made to order.
We’re NDIS friendly, not a registered NDIS provider. We quote for self-managed and plan-managed participants, OTs and builders.
Yes, anywhere in Victoria. In other states we deliver Australia-wide.
