Can Cars Drive Over the Grates?
• Yes. The grates will be able to handle class A traffic easily. Return to Top Can the Grates be Painted or Powder coated? Yes, you can paint the grates, but it is not recommended. Any traffic will wear away the paint and the rust process will begin in the areas where the paint has worn off. A better option is to oil the grates with linseed oil before or after the rust process has begun, depending on the look you would like to achieve.