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Stair treads are rarely a round number. This is the same aluminium flat plate insert as our 1m, 1.5m and 2m stock lengths, cut here to the exact millimetre you specify between 250mm and 2800mm, tolerance plus or minus 5mm.
A plain aluminium bar, bedded into a routed groove in a stair tread or landing so the top face sits flush with the surface. Unlike a grit insert it is not there primarily for slip resistance: a flat plate is specified where the requirement is visual demarcation, edge definition on a stone or terrazzo tread, or a hard-wearing line that will not stain or discolour. Set several in parallel and the ribbed effect does add useful grip underfoot.
Four bar sizes are stocked, from a slim 6.35mm square section to a substantial 12.7 x 6.35mm. The deeper sections take a deeper groove and are the choice where the insert has to survive trolley wheels or heavy cleaning equipment.
Cutting bar stock square by hand is harder than it looks, and an out-of-square end shows badly when the insert is flush with a stone tread. Cutting in a workshop gives clean, deburred ends that butt neatly against the going.
| Material | Aluminium |
| Bar sizes | 6.35mm square, 12.7 x 3.2mm, 9.5 x 6.35mm, 12.7 x 6.35mm |
| Cut length range | 250 mm to 2800 mm, tolerance +/- 5 mm |
| Fixing | Bedded in adhesive into a routed groove |
| Application | Internal or external |
| Manufactured | United Kingdom |
Measure each tread individually and take 3mm to 5mm off a wall-to-wall measurement so the bar drops in without scraping. Rout the groove slightly deeper than the bar so adhesive can key beneath it, and set the insert back at least 15mm from the front arris. Custom lengths are made to your figures, so they are non-returnable except for faults.
Cut lengths are made to order; allow additional working days over a stock length. Standard UK mainland delivery is a flat rate. Mill and satin finishes are confirmed with your order.
| Service | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard UK Delivery | 2 working days from dispatch | £9.99 |
Orders placed by 2pm (UK time) on a working day are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 2pm or on non-working days are dispatched the next working day. Delivery takes 2 working days from dispatch. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. UK delivery costs £9.99. Contact us for international enquiries.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 6 reviews.
Compelled to handle fixing the slick walkway in our local shopping centre. This aluminium insert slid seamlessly into the landing, combating the constant shuffle of footsteps, and manages not a single wobble yet, even as the weather outside turns gloomy and wet. Thrilled it held up with all these shoppers passing by daily!
Came swiftly and in a well-cushioned package. The insert fits snugly and feels reliable even when the surface is damp from rain. Its a solid track for busy days, providing confidence with each step on our familys staircase.
Wasnt sure at first, but the delivery came in solid packaging and exactly to the measurement requested. Slotted the bar snugly into a stone step at our library entry — its clearly sturdy enough withstanding foot traffic and wet leaves underfoot. Definitely glad I went with this for securing the stair tread.
Needed this for revamping the old stairs at our warehouse. Arrived much quicker than expected and was securely packaged, so not a scratch on it. Once in place, it gives a sleek look to the stair tread, nicely complementing the industrial vibe without hassle.
Pop it in and its been serving us well through months of heavy footfall in the office. The fitting was quick with delivery impressively prompt, packaged securely against any potential damage. After months, still no signs of wear despite the daily hustle on those steps—speaks to its durability.
Precision-cut and fuss-free. When I needed to secure the stair tread on our staircase with an awkward width, this aluminium strip was ideal because it was easy to order in the exact size required. It fit like a glove into the groove Id routed, and after several months of daily traffic, its holding steady without any signs of wear.
