How strong is this cover? Would it hold up if an adult stepped on it?
332913
accidentally stepped on is probably ok but with two pipes and room for electrical supply coming through the cover there isn't much room to stand on anyway.
332914
It would be able to to support an average sized adult, but repeated exposure to excess weight would cause it to eventually crack. If you are worried about it I would recommend covering it over with a sheet of 3/4" marine grade plywood. This would protect the top from damage.
332915
Once it's bolted in place to the floor it would easily support an adult from a safety standpoint but I wouldn't recommend walking on it on a regular basis since it will flex.
332916
I have one installed. I never thought about stepping on it until this question, so off I went into the area of the basement that nobody goes into to give it a test. In my installation, it's not particularly easy to step on due to the pipe placement, but I did manage it. It flexed as I did so and doesn't feel particularly safe, I wouldn't advise it for more than an accidental step while working on other equipment in the area. I wouldn't ever install it in a place where I would step on normally or with any frequency.
332917
Don't know why you would step on this, but it will hold up. It's not a trampoline. Lol
332918
It is very heavy plastic, I think it would hold a person of average size. Very well made.
1748002
This step is not flimsy. I guess it would hold someone weighing 200 or more - especially if they were just climbing into bed as they stepped on it. It is sturdy like a step stool.
1347741
It is pretty sturdy, but it might collapse if a child fell against it or yanked on it. My youngest child was 15 when I bought mine so I never really gave it any thought.
1408341
It's definitely sturdy, and I feel comfortable standing there. The bottom step is about the width of my foot in a shoe and I can put both feet on there and feel very secure. It locks in place so you can feel confident and safe. You can also brace your legs somewhat against the top step for extra support. I think you could stand there for some time without trouble.
234073
Not sure, but it is sturdy enough for my five year old niece to crawl across the top of it without it breaking, and light enough for my 82 year old grandmother to lift the lid with only one hand herself. It's a great cover at a great price!
211798
I do not think that it would be strong enough...it would depend on the adult and issues...if for stability...using the chest strap, I would think not... If simply for comfort, it might work???
1988558
The covers require a good deal of force to slide on my unit. I think it would be pretty child proof.
1347414
It supports my husband 200 lbs while putting on shoes. I believe it would hold both of us if we were sitting together. It is quite substantial in its construction and seems to be very strong. I love it in our mud room it holds all the items I want hidden and I sit on it to load my washer & dryer. It has been wonderful. Barb
1116701
It was thick enough for us, but if a child pushes on it enough it will bust through, don't put holes too close to edges and it should be sturdy enough to prevent falls (we use it for our spiral staircase)
486773
We installed this for our son in an upstairs bathroom. Sometimes my wife and I sleep in the room next to his, and we have each used it on several occasions without a problem. It really is built just like an adult-size toilet, and it is strong enough to support the weight of an adult. It is pretty low to the ground, though, and it feels like exercise lowering yourself onto it and getting up. But as far as concerns of weight capacity, or flushing capacity, this toilet can handle the needs of an adult. If you're wondering if this will do the job for a quick bathroom trip for an adult in the middle of the night: it will. And kids LOVE it. Our son was doing "stand up pee pee" at two years old, flushing the toilet himself.
248947
It will hold it, but only in a secure areas. I would be cautious if there are small kids around. If it's only an adult household, then it should be fine.
1308590
It is definitely strong enough for an adult to sit on it closed. I do all the time while bathing the kids.
50820
I don't think it's quite firm enough for that. And it seems like it wouldn't hold it's shape long if you were constantly stepping on it. You might want something a little more sturdy.
2272727
Absolutely. I use it everyday to put and take off my shoes. My adult son has used it as well - he weighs close to 200 pounds.
1471474
It is pretty strong. I use it to keep a lab puppy from going down the stairs. She is about 25 lbs now. It is on carpet and when she jumps up on it, it stay put. If you keep it on a smooth hard surface it would probably move if the dog jumps on it a lot but I doubt it would come apart. It is very versatile and has saved my sanity with a very active puppy.
1647899
I suppose so, kind of depends on how much weight. It is rather low profile and the cover needs to be correctly snapped into the base. It does appear to be rather durable. I used it to go up a wall.Cheers...
637709
I think it's pretty sturdy. better quality than I expected. Mine is at the foot of my bed and I would be comfortable with a toddler using it as support. I just do not know about it being okay without being against something.