Aluminium Stair Nosing 28 x 14.5mm Push-In Edge Trim for 5mm LVT

If you are taking 5mm luxury vinyl up a staircase, the step edge is where the job is won or lost. A plank cut flush and left proud of the riser chips within weeks, lifts at the corner and becomes a trip point. This anodised aluminium nosing deals with that in a single pass: the profile screws down onto the tread, the plank pushes into the 8mm channel that runs along its front edge, and the fixings sit hidden underneath the flooring. It suits click and dry-back LVT at 5mm thickness, and comes in 0.9m lengths for a standard domestic stair or 2.7m for wider flights, landings and step-downs, in four anodised finishes.

Why it works

The channel does the work, not the adhesive

Most budget step edgings are a flat strip stuck over the top of the flooring, so the plank edge is still exposed underneath and the trim itself is only as good as the tape holding it. This profile is shaped differently. An 8mm wide, 5mm deep return runs the length of the nose, and the vinyl plank slides into it, so the cut edge of the flooring is enclosed on three sides rather than left open to foot traffic. The aluminium takes the wear instead of the vinyl.

Fixings that disappear

The base plate is screwed through to the tread before the flooring goes down. Once the plank is pushed into the channel it covers the screw heads completely, leaving no visible screws or plugs. That matters on a staircase, where fixings sit at eye level on the way down and any exposed screw head is both a snag risk and the first thing to look tired.

Anodised, not painted

The finish is an anodised layer grown into the aluminium rather than a coating sprayed on top, so it does not chip back to bare metal the way a painted trim does on a stair nose. This is an interior profile, with no exterior or wet-area rating.

Where it's used

Domestic staircases refitted in click LVT, which is the bulk of what this profile does. Flat and apartment conversions where the same vinyl runs through the hallway and up the stairs. Landings and single step-downs between rooms. Light commercial work — small offices, surgeries, salons and holiday lets — where the stair sees regular but not heavy public traffic. It is a finishing trim for interior stairs, not a specification anti-slip nosing for a public building.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Start with the flooring, not the stair. This profile is cut for 5mm LVT — if your planks are 4mm or 6mm they will not seat properly in the channel, and you want a different profile depth rather than a packing shim.

Measure the finished length required for every tread before choosing a 0.9m or 2.7m stock length. Plan each cut and allow for material removed by the saw blade and end trimming. A 2.7m length does not guarantee three finished 900mm pieces. Choose the finish and number of stock lengths required by your cutting plan, then set Quantity accordingly.

On finish, silver is the safe default against grey and light oak planks. Gold and champagne warm up against mid and dark oak. Black reads as a deliberate shadow line and works well with dark planks or a contemporary painted riser.

Installation, use and care

Fit the nosing before the flooring. Set the profile on the bare tread with its nose over the step edge, mark and drill the fixing holes, then screw the base plate down using the screws supplied. Work along the flight checking each nose sits level with the one below. Push the plank into the channel and lay the rest of the tread back from it. Cut lengths with a fine-tooth hacksaw or a mitre saw with a non-ferrous blade, and file the cut end.

Clean with a damp cloth and a neutral floor cleaner. Avoid abrasive creams, scouring pads and acidic or alkaline cleaners, all of which will dull an anodised surface.

Frequently asked questions

Will this fit my flooring?

Only if your LVT is 5mm thick. The channel is 5mm deep and 8mm wide, so a thinner plank will rattle in it and a thicker one will not go in. Measure a spare plank with a vernier or a steel rule before ordering — nominal thicknesses are not always what arrives.

Does it go on before or after the flooring?

Before. The profile screws down to the bare tread first, then the plank slides into the channel and hides the screw heads. Fitting it afterwards means either lifting the front plank or surface-fixing through the top, which defeats the hidden-fixing design.

Is it self-adhesive?

No. It is not self-adhesive, and fixing screws are supplied with each length. It is designed to be mechanically fixed through the base plate, which is what allows it to take repeated foot traffic on a stair nose.

Can I use it outside, or on a wet stair?

No. This is an interior profile and no exterior, wet-area or slip-resistance rating is published for it. For an external step or a stair with a specified slip rating, use a nosing with a bonded anti-slip insert instead and we can point you at one.

How many do I need?

Measure each finished piece, plan your cuts from the 0.9m or 2.7m stock lengths, and allow for blade cuts and end trimming. Set Quantity to the number of stock lengths needed. A 2.7m length cannot be assumed to provide three finished 900mm pieces.

Ordering and delivery

Choose the finish and stock length above, then set Quantity to the number of lengths required for your cutting plan and add them to the basket. For different lengths or finishes, add each combination separately and complete the normal website checkout. Delivery charges are shown at checkout. If you are unsure which profile fits your flooring, contact us before ordering.

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