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Finish a staircase in 5mm luxury vinyl and the tread edge becomes the weak point. The plank's cut edge sits proud of the riser with nothing supporting it, and it rarely takes more than a season of traffic before the wear layer lifts and the core begins to chip. This profile caps that edge. A 45mm aluminium plate sits beneath the vinyl across the front of the tread, the plank butts into a 5mm rebate at the nose, and a curved bullnose front returns 19.5mm down the riser so the metal takes the impact instead of the floor covering. It is supplied in five anodised and coated finishes as a full 2.7m length, pre-drilled and countersunk with screws and dowels in the pack, so a domestic flight is cut from a few lengths and a wide commercial run is covered without a joint in the middle of a step.
The tread plate is 45mm wide and 0.75mm thick, and it tapers to a feather edge at the back. That taper matters more than it sounds. A blunt-edged plate leaves a ridge under the vinyl that telegraphs through the wear layer and eventually cracks it, whereas a feathered edge disappears into the floor build-up and the plank lies flat over it. The top face is lightly serrated so adhesive keys into it rather than sliding across a polished surface.
The front lip is made to accept a 5mm plank specifically. Fit 5mm LVT into it and the plank face finishes level with the top of the nose, leaving no lip to catch a toe and no gap for grit to collect. Thinner vinyl in the same profile leaves a step down at the nose, which is why the same shape is also made in a 3mm version.
The body is extruded aluminium. It takes a dropped toolbox or a dragged suitcase without deforming, and the anodised and coated finishes hold their colour under the UV coming through a stairwell window. Cut ends stay crisp rather than crumbling, which matters on a trim that is nearly always cut on site.
This is a domestic and light-commercial trim rather than a heavy-traffic industrial nosing. It suits LVT staircases in houses and flats, communal stairs in apartment blocks, office and retail stairs finished in click vinyl, and refurbishment work where an existing timber flight is being covered rather than replaced. The shallow 19.5mm nose keeps it discreet on a domestic flight. Where a stairway carries constant public traffic, a deeper channel nosing with a bonded anti-slip insert is the better specification.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded aluminium |
| Tread plate width | 45mm |
| Plate thickness | 0.75mm, tapering to a feather edge at the rear |
| Nose height (front face) | 19.5mm, curved bullnose |
| Riser size | 20.5mm – manufacturer stated |
| Floor covering accepted | 5mm LVT – manufacturer stated |
| Fixing method | Push in and screwfit – manufacturer stated |
| Nosing type | Standard – manufacturer stated |
| Length | 2.7m, cut to size on site |
| Finishes | Bright Silver, Brushed Silver, Matt Silver, Matt Black, Bronze |
| Slip resistance | Not published for this line |
| Fire rating | Not published for this line |
| Fixings supplied | Yes – pre-drilled and countersunk, supplied with screws and dowels – manufacturer stated |
Start with the floor covering. This profile is formed for 5mm LVT; if your planks are 3mm, the matching 3mm profile gives the same flush finish, and the 5mm version will leave the plank sitting low in the rebate.
On finish, Bright Silver is a polished, reflective anodised finish that reads as a bright line along each step and suits grey and white-washed vinyls. Matt Silver and Brushed Silver are quieter: Matt Silver is a flat satin, Brushed Silver carries a fine directional grain, and both sit more comfortably against oak-effect planks. Matt Black recedes against dark vinyl and draws a deliberate line against pale ones. Bronze is a warm mid-brown that works with walnut and darker oak tones.
On length, the profile comes in 2.7m lengths, which is the length it is made in. Measure the full width of each tread and plan your cuts so no tread needs a joint: one length gives three treads up to 900mm wide, or two up to 1.35m, and a single piece covers a tread or landing edge up to 2.7m.
Cut to length with a fine-tooth hacksaw or a mitre saw fitted with a non-ferrous blade, then deburr the cut end. Fit the nosing before the vinyl: set the plate on the tread with the nose hard against the front edge of the step, fix down through the plate with countersunk screws into a sound substrate, then lay the plank into the 5mm rebate and bed it down. Screws and dowels come with each length; on an unusual substrate, swap in fixings to suit it. Clean with a damp cloth and a neutral detergent, and avoid abrasive pads and solvent cleaners, which will dull an anodised finish.
The rebate is formed for 5mm plank, which is what the manufacturer specifies. A 4mm plank will sit slightly below the top of the nose and leave a shallow lip; a 6mm plank will not seat properly at all. For 3mm vinyl, use the 3mm version of the same profile rather than packing this one out.
The manufacturer publishes this profile for 5mm LVT stair installations and does not state an exterior rating for it, so we do not sell it as an external nosing. For outside steps, choose a profile the maker specifies for external use, ideally with a bonded anti-slip insert.
No slip-resistance figure is published for this line, so we cannot quote one. The profile is a plain metal edge trim with no anti-slip insert. If your project needs a tested pendulum or R value, ask us and we will point you at a nosing in the range that carries published figures.
The manufacturer specifies push in and screwfit, so mechanical fixing through the plate is the stated method. Adhesive on its own is not what the profile is designed around, particularly on a stair edge that takes repeated toe impact.
Measure the full width of each tread, including any overhang you intend to cover, then work out how many treads you can cut from each 2.7m length. Three treads of up to 900mm come from one length, so a thirteen-step flight at 900mm needs five lengths.
Choose your finish above; each 2.7m length is priced by finish. UK delivery is charged at a single flat rate at checkout however many pieces you order, so it is worth covering the whole flight in one order. If you would rather have it cut to size before dispatch, get in touch before ordering and we will quote.
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| Service | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard UK Delivery | 2 working days from dispatch | £9.99 |
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.
Came securely wrapped and went into action quick, adding instant security in my busy little café where people are constantly in and out – especially when its rainy. These tread protectors were fixed easily to our wooden stairs and the stair nosing now helps navigate without a slip, looking quite sharp too. Safety’s top of the list for us, so knowing it tackles the daily wear and moisture is a real peace-of-mind winner.
Aluminium Stair Nosing 45mm Bullnose Edge Trim for 5mm LVT Flooring
Wasnt sure at first seeing it arrive rather unceremoniously in a plain cardboard box, but the sleek finish truly impressed once installed. The aluminium did blend beautifully with our vinyl planks - from afar the fit is seamless, although up close you can see every bit of crafted detail. Weve got this stu... thing in an industrial space where it really earns its keep by safeguarding the edge, making it so much more than just ordinary stair nosing.
Aluminium Stair Nosing 45mm Bullnose Edge Trim for 5mm LVT Flooring
Put it in over a year ago, and it’s proved its worth. Excellent for the ballroom where there’s enough foot traffic from events to send any ordinary trim into submission. Glad I went with this solution; it hasnt let us down yet.
Aluminium Stair Nosing 45mm Bullnose Edge Trim for 5mm LVT Flooring
Bought this for some old lino steps at our local library. It really enhances the look by framing each riser neatly, giving a clean and polished finish, while the stair nosing discreetly supports those edges that see a lot of foot traffic. Seems solid enough to withstand plenty more busy seasons to come!
Aluminium Stair Nosing 45mm Bullnose Edge Trim for 5mm LVT Flooring
Surprisingly simple. The stair nosing fit perfectly after a quick trim to size, and it settled in seamlessly without the hassle I expected. Now even with the morning dew keeping things slick, its holding its own beautifully on my office buildings steps.
Aluminium Stair Nosing 45mm Bullnose Edge Trim for 5mm LVT Flooring
