Are these steps open on bottom?
646840
You fill them with sand so the hollow plastic is not "open". However, they are built like any other steps and there is a cavity under the steps. A kid can't swim under them if they are mounted properly.
646841
The sand goes in the side panels, they stay in place very well. There is a cavity under them but nothing very big can get inside. I have been very pleased with them.
646842
Hello, There are 2 side walls that you have to fill with sand, but the bottom is open ... And they are very sturdy ...John
646843
They are fairly open in the back and underneath. I put them on the recommended pad. We filled them with sand but had to put concrete blocks on the two pieces that sit on the concrete around the pool. They can be fastened permanently but we wanted to see how they were for the summer before we did that. I saw steps that were 3X as much and they may have been better but these are adequate for the price. I find them a little difficult to clean around and under so I just lift them slightly, use my pool brush and then weight them down again. My husband can't use the pool ladders so these have been a very good alternative for him. They are fairly open in the back and underneath. I put them on the recommended pad. We filled them with sand but had to put concrete blocks on the two pieces that sit on the concrete around the pool. They can be fastened permanently but we wanted to see how they were for the summer before we did that. I saw steps that were 3X as much and they may have been better but these are adequate for the price. I find them a little difficult to clean around and under so I just lift them slightly, use my pool brush and then weight them down again. My husband can't use the pool ladders so these have... » Read More They are fairly open in the back and underneath. I put them on the recommended pad. We filled them with sand but had to put concrete blocks on the two pieces that sit on the concrete around the pool. They can be fastened permanently but we wanted to see how they were for the summer before we did that. I saw steps that were 3X as much and they may have been better but these are adequate for the price. I find them a little difficult to clean around and under so I just lift them slightly, use my pool brush and then weight them down again. My husband can't use the pool ladders so these have been a very good alternative for him. « Show Less
1587186
From side to side it is open. From top to bottom there is an adjustable shelf that can be set at different heights.
503008
They are. It would be fine without them. It would just sit on the bottom part. It would probably be even more stable.
1964290
Negative. When you open them up they are a little wider from the bottom then they are from the top so you cant stack them in a normal fashion. You could however do odd things with them but I would say it is at your own risk...
15923
Yes, they are. They don't push all the way over the metal part. I left them off since it then made it too high. When I put something tall like a coffee pot in the rack it hits the cabinet above. (small kitchen). I got the spray plastic to coat the legs so it wouldn't slide on the granite counter.
2013270
Yes they are. There are holes and pegs you can use to adjust the shelves up and down.
169778
Yes, the storage compartment is weather tight and the construction of the steps is rather robust. We like our purchase very much and would recommend for purchase.
17356
I dunno. I'd call the manufacturer of the steps. They're very nice. And yes there's 2 in there
1061427
They are open on top and right side. Left and bottom are sealed. Hope that helps.
1813471
They open on each side. They are like a push in with a magnet type if that makes any sense :-)
513157
I think so. I can't remember if they were called one step though. Probably they do since you don't have to fit anything together, just insert it.
880283
Yes, on the platform step but not on the very top step. This latter is light weight and easy for me to handle.
696856
Yes, there is a small flat area on the bottom to keep them upright, as long as you place it on a flat surface
548410
This could be a safety concern. The ladder portion can be removed to limit access, but the steps would be accessible to small children
1177139
No there are not. The bottom side is pretty much smooth with the exception of four tiny leg like stands that could easily be filed down if needed.
2094538
Yes they do open. There is a shelf in lower right cabinet and drawer pulls out. Upper right opens and has a shelf. Bottom doesn't open but has nice size storage.
1312718
I don't think so --- my boyfriend put them up and I think it is only if you want it to be lower