I am looking to install these on the face of concrete steps for a large commercial project...any comments as far as durability &amp; color fade?
49819
Does not fade. I have ours installed in composite decking as stair step lights. Very reliable; great light. In addition can find these lights at home depot.
1723995
yes- i put it on painted stairs and do not expect them to last long, but they held up through what has been a tough winter in the north east. Definitely clean stairs well and make sure they are super dry. Make sure to double check the size- imagine how they will look installed. My mother thinks they are a bit too big- we are considering cutting them down a bit.
1664953
Yes. I have had mine on painted steps outdoors for about 6 months and it is great. Winter is coming so that will be the real test.
1362749
I way about 230 and have had these steps on my Dodge for about 6 months now. They have held up through some rough and tough stuff. Go mudding, have gotten stuck where my frame was actually resting on the steps themselves. You won't have any problem at all.
2267352
I have only had these for lass than a year so I have not had any sun fading or cracking. I am more concerned about roadsalt here in our PA winter climate.
1558246
I sure wouldn't use them on a cement patio. Drilling the hole is permanent, and if in the future the item were discontinued that sure wouldn't be a good thing. Yes, if they burn out you'd need to buy new lights. On my wooden steps I figure if they burn out and replacements aren't available I can get surface mounts.
49815
I have them installed in a concrete seating area under the seats they are fine ,as far as fading they should be ok.
1060951
No fading after 3 years. All plastics will fad in time. I live in the Mid-Atlantic region and the fender flares have held up great, so far. I would buy them again.
1763936
They have a nice-looking nickel/pewter color finish that is applied over the cast aluminum frame. The finish on one of the ones (1 out of 5) that I bought about 8 years ago has begun to peel a little in a couple of places, but it still looks good hanging from my deck railing. The peeling is probably the result of years of icy, zero degree temps. They are such a good look that I just bought 5 more to expand to a new deck.
582
we bought ours last summer- i haven't noticed any fade, but we did bring them in during the winter (Colorado) they are made of a some sort of softer version of canvas. overall i would recommend. as far as color they are a bit more of a burnt orange.
870896
Mine have not faded too much. I have a set in the sun and one in the shade and the full sun chain is a little faded, but I am in South Texas so that is expected. Any bright colors will fade with sun unless the coating has a UV inhibitor added to the coating.
126561
My step bars are powdercoated. One year with no scratches or rust, still look good!
145121
If you are adhering them to a very clean, flat surface, they should hold up okay. My concern, as you said, is if they get wet. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in them if they DO get wet as they're not really made for that. You could always use epoxy or a small screw to adhere them to the surface and that would likely rectify the issue of them potentially getting wet. Check your local home depot or lowe's, they probably have something better for your application than this.
1203934
I have had my awning since March over a doorway facing west at the Beach with very brutal, direct afternoon sun everyday. I see no visible signs of fading - I love this awning and for the price, I think it's a good buy. Hope this helps.
970458
I'd say they hold up pretty well to abrasion, but I'd also suggest using a sealer after your decorating has dried. This is just an extra precaution to keep your design in tact. Modge Podge is a cheap option!
549076
Mine lasted a month before it burned out. I am a truck driver and spend a day or two home a week. I didn't see any fading.
1303712
I am using the mats on my cement walk, brick stairs and brick entryway landing. I have not seen any discoloration. I have not secured the mats but they are heavy and haved stayed in place without any slipping. They are very effective at melting snow!