Do You Need Swimming Pool Railing Covers? Here’s How to Tell

Poolside safety and comfort matter. At Safety Grip™, we’ve spent years helping pool owners, HOAs, hotels, and aquatic centers enhance their pool areas with durable, high-performance swimming pool railing covers. But if you’re wondering if you actually need handrail coverings for your pool, you’re not alone.

Here’s how to know if handrail covers should be next on your list—and what makes Safety Grip™ the industry standard.

1. Are Your Pool Railings Too Hot to Touch?

Metal handrails and grab rails can heat up fast in the sun. If you’ve ever reached for a rail and yanked your hand back because it felt like a branding iron, your pool needs pool handle covers.

Our swimming pool railing covers are crafted from materials that resist heat and stay cooler, even on the hottest summer days. That means fewer burned hands and a safer experience for everyone who uses your pool—especially kids and older adults.

2. Do You Have Guests or Residents With Limited Mobility?

Accessibility is one of the most important reasons to install handrail covers. If your pool is used by individuals with mobility challenges, a secure, non-slip grip can make all the difference.

Safety Grip™ handrail coverings are engineered with proprietary bicomponent construction, blending high-performance fibers for a soft feel and strong hold. Wet hands? Slippery steps? Our textured surface helps prevent slips before they happen.

3. Is Your Facility Focused on Cleanliness and Maintenance?

Let’s be honest: dirty, rust-stained rails aren’t a great look. But the truth is, pool rails are exposed to water, chlorine, sun, and use—day after day.

Swimming pool rail covers protect your metal from wear and corrosion while giving your facility a polished, professional appearance. Plus, Safety Grip™ handrail covers are easy to install, remove, and clean. We even offer custom embroidery for a branded, uniform look across your property.

4. Are Your Rails Slippery When Wet?

Water and stainless steel don’t always play well together. That glossy finish might look sleek, but it can get slick—and that’s a recipe for slips and falls.

Adding Safety Grip™ pool handle covers to your railings creates a soft, textured surface with superior grip. We’ve helped hundreds of commercial and residential customers upgrade their rails with our dependable handrail coverings, and the feedback is always the same: safer, easier, better.

5. Do Your Rails Show Signs of Age or Weathering?

Even high-quality rails can start to show wear after years of use. Surface scratches, fading, and minor corrosion can make your whole pool area feel outdated. Our swimming pool railing covers offer an affordable way to breathe new life into your handrails—without the cost of replacement.

Plus, with lengths ranging from two to 12 feet and a variety of colors to match your décor, upgrading is simple and stylish.

So—Do You Need Handrail Covers?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, it’s probably time to take the next step. Our handrail covers are trusted by facilities across the country to solve real-world problems with grip, heat, cleanliness, and safety. You might even find that once you install one, you’ll want them on every rail in sight.

At Safety Grip™, we’re proud to provide industry-leading swimming pool rail covers that work as hard as you do to keep your pool area safe, attractive, and user-friendly.