GRP

Manufactured to the highest quality in the UK, we stock GRP (Glass-Reinforced Polymer) flooring, handrails, and other products that provide strong, durable solutions to all your commercial and industrial needs. Made using premium polymer and glass fibres, our GRP products are available in industry-standard colours and are designed to offer robust service.

Key features and benefits of GRP material

Durability & strength: glass-reinforced polymer is engineered for superior performance, resisting wear, impact, and environmental degradation.
Corrosion & chemical resistance: unlike metal, GRP does not rust, corrode, or degrade when exposed to moisture, chemicals, or extreme temperatures.
Lightweight & easy to install: GRP is significantly lighter than steel, reducing transportation and installation costs without compromising on strength.
Low maintenance: unlike wood or metal, GRP does not require frequent painting, coating, or maintenance, reducing long-term costs.
Non-conductive & fire retardant: GRP is inherently non-conductive, making it a safe choice for electrical environments. Fire-retardant options are also available for enhanced safety.
Slip-resistant surface: GRP sheets and grating can be manufactured with anti-slip properties, making them ideal for walkways, platforms, and industrial flooring.

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GRP Open Mesh Grating

GRP Mini-Mesh Grating

GRP Solid Top Grating

GRP Anti-Slip Range

GRP Handrail

GRP Profiles

GRP Bridging Ladders

Stainless Steel GRP Clips

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What is GRP?

RISQS Approval

Project - Scottish Canals

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GRP FAQs

What does GRP stand for?

GRP stands for Glass-Reinforced Polymer, also known as fibreglass.

What is GRP made of?

GRP is made of a combination of glass fibres and polymer or plastic. The mixture is processed into a solid material by moulding and setting. Choose from GRP Open-Mesh Grating, Solid Top Grating, Handrails, Nose Covers, Profiles, and much more at BM Steel.

What are the properties of GRP?

GRP has many desirable properties that make it a popular choice for a variety of applications in construction and other industries. These properties include a high strength to weight ratio, electrically non-conductive, lightweight, impressive durability, corrosion resistance, and radar/radio wave transparency.

What is GRP used for?

GRP has a plethora of applications in many different industries. Common products that GRP is used for include drain coverings and water pipes, handrails, anti-slip protection for retrofitting wet and dry flooring, wind turbine blades and helicopter rotor blades, electronic enclosures, industrial- and public-area safety mesh grating, bridging ladders, and kayaks and other sporting equipment.

Can GRP be recycled?

While the process is difficult and expensive, GRP can be recycled. The process includes physical recycling, chemical recycling, and energy recovery.

What’s the difference between GRP and FRP?

GRP is usually used in commercial applications, while FRP is used in commercial and engineering applications.

Glass-Reinforced Polymer (GRP) is a Composite Material that is manufactured by reinforcing polymers such as epoxy, polyester, or vinyl with glass fibres. Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) is also a Composite Material. However, it’s made by reinforcing polymers such as bismaleimides, epoxies, phenolics, polyimides, and vinyl esters with fibres such as Aramid (Kevlar 49), boron, carbon (AS4), carbon (IM-7), E-glass, graphite (P-100), quartz, S-glass, and Spectra 1000.