How do you get a low car into a steep driveway? If you have a low car and are trying to get up a steep driveway, there are a few things you can try to make the process easier and safer: Approach at an angle: Try to approach the driveway at a slight angle rather…
Is a driveway ramp worth the money? Whether a driveway ramp is worth the money depends on several factors, such as the specific needs and circumstances of the person or household in question. Here are some things to consider: Accessibility Accessibility: If someone in the household has a low car, uses a wheelchair or mobility…
Do curb ramps work? Curb ramps can be an effective solution for making sidewalks and driveways more accessible for individuals with mobility issues, including those using wheelchairs as well as car owners with low cars that scrape bottom when entering or exiting the driveway. Curb ramps provide a sloped surface that allows individuals to transition…
How do I stop the bottom of my car from scraping on the driveway? There are several ways to stop the bottom of your car from scraping on your driveway: Adjust the suspension: If your car’s suspension is too low, it will be more likely to scrape on driveways or speed bumps. You may be…
We do not manufacture this product in grey/concrete color, however we have developed a paint color specifically for this purpose, which can be found at any local Home Depot. For more information on how to get this color, please email us at curbramp.us@gmail.com with your order number.
Regarding the painting process, you will need to apply a light primer to assist with adhesion, then simply paint it on with a brush. Please refer to the attached sample images to visualize how this product looks when painted.
We do not manufacture these ramps in grey/concrete color, however we have developed a paint color specifically for this purpose, which can be found at any local Home Depot. For more information on how to get this color, please email us at curbramp.us@gmail.com with your order number.
Regarding the painting process, you will need to apply a light primer to assist with adhesion, then simply paint them with a brush. Please refer to the attached sample images to visualize how this product looks when painted.
If you plan on installing a drainage channel underneath your ramp, lay the pipe or channel in the middle of the curb gap where water flows naturally. Use construction adhesive to anchor the channel to the curb or substrate (for removable ramps). Then, proceed with installation as usual.
*Available at most local hardware stores. If you want to cut the PVC in half so the underside is more open to waterflow, here’s a quick video on how to do that. You can probably get someone at your local hardware store to help if you don’t have a saw or feel comfortable cutting. Safety should be your first concern!
If you would like the option to remove the ramp at a later date, you must first lay down a protective underlayment over the curb surface. We recommend using a durable substrate cut into strips to fit your curb. Below are several options. You will be priming the surface of the membrane (instead of the curb itself) to ensure a good material bond. After you cut and tape the substrate strips to the curb, proceed with the installation steps as outlined in the enclosed instructions – i.e. mix, spread, shape & compress the compound to fill the gap in your driveway curb.
*Available at most local hardware stores.
After you perform a dry run and confirm you have enough material for your particular driveway, lay down a protective layer over the curb surface (so as not to prime the curb surface directly) and tape it down around the edges. We recommend using a durable substrate
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To begin installation of your driveway ramp, sweep and blow the curb gutter to remove all dirt and help the primer adhere to the curb surface. If your driveway curb is very badly soiled, you may want to pressure wash it and let it dry first.
If you are installing a removable ramp, lay substrate
Mix the material with the adhesive using a trowel
Prime the curb surface or substrate
Spread the mixture to fill the dried curb curb surface at the desired angle to bridge the gap between the driveway and street. Slope and feather out the ends to facilitate water drainage. Do not create a hard right angle at the ends. Shape and compress the material using a trowel
Installing a drainage pipe can help water flow naturally underneath the ramp. The process is straightforward and involves anchoring a rectangular tube
One of the most common dilemmas our visitors face is trying to decide between Curb Ramp and an alternative solution like a premade rubber curb ramp. The biggest differences between Curb Ramp and premade rubber ramps are cost and customizability.
Curb Ramp offers further customization, allowing you to bond it to your curb for a permanent solution or to create a removable curb ramp using a substrate
