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The square-back companion to our raked profile: a 78.5mm aluminium tread plate with a 40mm nose and a carborundum grit insert, for stairs where the floor covering is laid up to the nosing rather than under it. New builds, recovered concrete flights and any job where the going is being finished around the nosing all want this version.
The back edge here finishes square, so a vinyl, tile or carpet edge butts cleanly against it and the whole assembly finishes flush. If instead you are fitting over an existing floor that is staying put, the raked back version is the one you want, because its tapered rear edge lands on top of the covering without a lip.
Aluminium oxide grit in a resin matrix is the hardest of the common anti-slip infills. It does not burnish smooth under footfall the way a ribbed PVC insert does, and it cannot peel like a bonded grit tape. That is why it is specified on entrance steps, plant rooms, external flights and anywhere footwear arrives wet.
| Material | Aluminium with carborundum grit insert |
| Tread width | 78.5 mm |
| Nose depth | 40 mm |
| Back edge | Square, for a floor covering laid up to the nosing |
| Stock lengths | 1.0 m, 1.5 m and 2.0 m |
| Finishes | Mill or satin |
| Fixing | Screw fixed. Supplied undrilled or pre-drilled |
| Application | Internal or external |
| Manufactured | United Kingdom |
Finish. Mill is plain untreated aluminium for industrial and back-of-house stairs. Satin is anodised, holds its appearance in a public area and resists finger marking.
Drilling. Undrilled lets you set the fixings out on site. Pre-drilled arrives countersunk on centres and saves time on a long flight.
Length. Order the bar that covers your going in one piece, or use the cut-to-size version for anything between 250mm and 2750mm.
Fix the nosing before the floor covering goes down so the covering can be trimmed tight to the square back. The substrate must be sound, clean and dry. Fix at roughly 300mm centres, starting about 50mm from each end, and bed in a structural adhesive as well as screwing on external stairs. Clean with a stiff brush and water; avoid acid and solvent cleaners.
Stock lengths are dispatched from inventory. Standard UK mainland delivery is a flat rate. Insert colour is confirmed with your order.
View our complete range of stair nosing profiles — aluminium, rubber and PVC options for every application.
| 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 8 reviews.
For the price, I was keen to see how it would blend with my existing floor covering, and right out of the box, it fits seamlessly. Attached these strips to our terrace steps leading up from the main living area, and they really complement the flooring around them. The stair nosing sits flush against our new wood finish, making everything look super tidy. Seems sturdy enough for plenty of foot traffic too!
Works a treat, especially for the budget-conscious! In need of reliable reinforcements for our office stairs, we found this aluminium option offered fantastic value for money compared to pricier alternatives. While overseeing its installation in our commercial lobby, I noticed how adeptly the stair nosing harmonised with both carpeted and slick surfaces, maintaining a classy appearance. It stands up well even after months of heavy foot traffic—easy to see why Id consider picking the same again if needed elsewhere.
Discovered there was a need to deal with the library entrance stairs for better safety. The aluminium nosing fit into place seamlessly even on slightly uneven surfaces, handling heavy foot traffic effortlessly so far.
Delivered in fine condition and took mere moments to set up. The grip on these aluminium treads has held firm even when frequently wet, helping visitors maintain stability. Using them for the gallery meant foot traffic was heavy, yet each stair nosing remains steadfastly in place.
Took a punt on this for the courthouse refurb job and was pleasantly chuffed when it turned up. Everything turned out spot-on with the packaging, no bits missing or bash marks. Up close, the stair nosing really complements the classic vibe of wooden steps around those gorgeous railings!
Put it in the station stairwell a few months back, and its holding up beautifully. The tread wears down surprisingly well under constant traffic—hardly looks any different from when it first went in. Got a snug fit against the edge and doesnt shift around one bit, which is more than can be said for others Ive tried.
Got this for adding a sturdy feel to the steps up to my rooftop terrace. The stair nosing not only gives reliable grip, which is reassuring, but also gives the stairs a polished finish thats much more pleasant on the eye than I expected. Its a tad heavier to handle during installation, but once fixed, it feels robust and looks grand with the skyline in view.
Surprisingly neat. When I got these stair guards for that library project, the best part was how easily they cut to length and fit snug against each steps edge! Conveniently, the carborundum bits kept everything decent underfoot for visitors who always seem in a hurry.
