{"product_id":"aluminium-stair-nosing-19-5x3mm-rounded-edge-trim-for-3mm-lvt","title":"Aluminium Stair Nosing 19.5 x 3mm Rounded Edge Trim for 3mm LVT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA slim anodised edge for stairs finished in 3mm LVT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen luxury vinyl runs up a staircase, the front edge of every tread is the weak point. A 3mm plank has almost no structure of its own, and once its leading edge has been walked on a few hundred times it lifts, curls and eventually tears back from the nose. This profile is the trade answer: a slim extruded aluminium angle that screws down onto the bare tread, lies under the vinyl and caps the step with a rounded metal bead. It is cut for 3mm LVT specifically — the rebate in front of the plate is 3mm deep, so the plank finishes flush against the bead rather than standing proud of it. The manufacturer specifies the profile for light to medium foot traffic in commercial and domestic buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe plate does the work, not the nose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tread plate is 45mm wide and tapers across its span, finishing at 0.75mm at the back edge. That taper matters more than the headline dimensions suggest. It lets the vinyl lie over the plate without a ridge under foot, and it leaves no lip at the back for a heel or a vacuum head to catch. The countersunk fixings sit down in the plate and disappear beneath the plank, so a finished stair shows metal at the nose and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe bead is the wearing part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the front the plate rises into a rounded bead standing 3mm proud — exactly the thickness of the flooring — and from the crown of that bead the nose drops 19.5mm down the riser in a smooth curve. The plank butts the back of the bead, so its cut edge is never exposed: impact from a toe, a suitcase or a mop lands on anodised aluminium instead of on vinyl. Anodising grows colour into the surface of the metal rather than laying it on top, which is why these finishes survive on a stair where a painted or foil-wrapped trim would chip within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical work is domestic staircases and landings relaid in luxury vinyl, flats and shared access stairs in managed blocks, and the lighter commercial end — office breakout stairs, clinic and surgery corridors, showrooms, small retail units and school circulation finished in vinyl rather than in a rated safety nosing. It suits refurbishment as readily as new work: the plate is thin enough that it does not appreciably raise the finished tread height when an old carpet has been stripped back to bare timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStair nosing \/ step edge for luxury vinyl; rounded front edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminium, anodised finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTread plate width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45mm, tapering to 0.75mm at the back edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNose drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5mm (the manufacturer also quotes 20.5mm overall — see the note below)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlooring rebate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm, sized to 3mm LVT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible flooring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm LVT and similar 3mm resilient vinyl only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9m, 1.8m, 2.7m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodised bright silver, brushed silver, matt silver, matt black, bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew-fixed through the tread plate; supplied pre-drilled and countersunk with screws and dowels — manufacturer stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraffic rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight to medium foot traffic, commercial and domestic — manufacturer stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip resistance (PTV \/ R value)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior stairs. No external or wet-area rating is published for this profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note on the two height figures.\u003c\/em\u003e The profile is sold as “19.5 x 3mm”. The 19.5mm is the drop of the nose, not the width of the tread plate, and the 3mm is the depth of the flooring rebate. The manufacturer's own attribute table quotes a riser size of 20.5mm, which is the same nose measured from the crown of the bead rather than from the plate. We have carried both figures across rather than quietly choosing between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the flooring, because it is the one thing you cannot adjust on site. This profile is cut for 3mm LVT and nothing else: a 2mm plank leaves a visible gap behind the bead, and a 5mm plank stands proud of it, which is both a trip point and a poor detail. If your vinyl is 5mm, order the 5mm version of this profile instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the length. A standard UK domestic tread is around 900mm wide, so a 0.9m bar covers a single step with very little waste. A 1.8m bar gives two treads per length and a 2.7m bar three, which is usually the cheapest route per step across a full flight and leaves an offcut for the landing edge. Measure the widest tread on the flight rather than assuming they match — older stairs rarely do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish last. Bright silver is the most reflective; brushed silver carries a fine directional grain that disguises scuffing well on a busy stair; matt silver is flat and low-sheen; matt black and bronze are there for contrast against a pale or mid-tone plank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach length arrives pre-drilled and countersunk, with screws and dowels supplied. Fit the nosing to the bare tread before the flooring goes down: set the nose over the front edge of the step, mark and drill through the existing holes, plug a concrete tread first, then drive the screws home so the heads seat flush in their countersinks. Lay the plank last, sliding it forward until its cut edge meets the back of the bead. Cut bars with a fine-tooth hacksaw or a mitre saw fitted with a non-ferrous blade, and file the cut end before fitting. Clean with a damp cloth and a neutral floor cleaner; abrasives and acidic or alkaline products will dull an anodised surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with 5mm LVT?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. The rebate in front of the bead is 3mm deep, so a 5mm plank will stand roughly 2mm proud of the nose. That is a trip point as well as an untidy edge. A 5mm version of the same profile is available and is the correct part for that flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eIs the 19.5mm the width of the tread plate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo, and this is the most common mix-up on this profile. The 19.5mm is how far the nose drops down the riser. The part that sits on the tread is 45mm wide and tapers to a feather edge, so you need roughly 45mm of clear tread at the front of each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eAre the screws included, and could I glue it instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eScrews and dowels are supplied and the bars come pre-drilled and countersunk. The profile is designed to be screw-fixed, and on a stair that is what we would recommend: the fixings end up hidden beneath the plank, so there is no cosmetic reason to avoid them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on outside steps?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWe would not specify it for one. The manufacturer lists the profile for commercial and domestic buildings and publishes no external or wet-area rating for it, and the LVT it is designed to hold is an interior floor covering in any case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a slip rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo slip resistance figure is published for this line. It is an edge trim rather than a rated anti-slip nosing, and it carries no abrasive insert. Where a specified slip rating or a contrasting DDA-style nose is needed, choose a nosing from our anti-slip range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll five finishes are stocked in all three lengths and are ordered from the options above; the price updates with your choice. Orders placed before the daily cut-off are despatched the same working day on a tracked service. If you are unsure whether your flooring is 3mm or 5mm, measure a spare plank with a vernier before ordering — it is the one dimension that decides whether this profile fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will it work with 5mm LVT?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The rebate in front of the bead is 3mm deep, so a 5mm plank will stand roughly 2mm proud of the nose. 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