{"product_id":"anti-slip-stair-nosing-40x40mm-flexible-pvc-black-yellow","title":"Anti Slip Stair Nosing 40x40mm Flexible PVC Black \u0026 Yellow 1.2m","description":"\u003cp\u003eA worn or slippery step edge on an internal staircase rarely justifies lifting the treads. This 40 x 40mm flexible PVC nosing is the alternative: a one-piece extrusion in black, with a yellow warning strip moulded into the leading edge, that beds down over the step you already have. The 40mm tread section carries three moulded grooves for grip, and a 40mm sprung skirt curls down to cover the front face of the step. It bonds with adhesive or double-sided tape, so there is nothing to drill and no fixing heads on show. Supplied in 1.2m pieces and trimmed to width on site, it suits refurbishment work in flats, offices, schools and shops where the stair has to stay in service and the edge needs marking as much as it needs protecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe warning strip does the visual work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost mis-steps on a flight happen because the eye cannot read where one tread ends and the next begins. The yellow line here is not a tape or a clip-in insert that can lift at the ends — it is moulded into the nose of the profile, so the line the eye follows sits exactly on the edge the foot has to find. Against a black body, on a grey screed or a timber tread, the contrast reads from the top of the flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible PVC, not a rigid section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer describes the material as a PVC blend with shape-memory properties, containing no substances harmful to people or animals. In practice that means the profile relaxes onto a step that is not perfectly straight or perfectly square, and the sprung skirt pulls back against the riser instead of standing proud of it. A rigid aluminium nosing on the same stair would want the tread ground or packed flat first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrooves rather than a grit surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip comes from three grooves moulded along the length of the tread — a higher groove count than comparable profiles, according to the manufacturer — and the tapered rear edge feathers the transition back onto the tread so there is no lip to catch a toe. Grooves also sweep and mop clean, which a bonded grit surface never quite does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it’s used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunal stairs in flats and HMOs, back-of-house and service stairs, school and nursery flights, office and retail stairwells, basement and loft steps at home, and any internal stair where a landlord or facilities manager has to mark the edges without closing the staircase for the day. It works equally well on a single internal step into a garage or utility room.\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible PVC stair nosing, one-piece extrusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTread width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm, plus a tapered rear edge that feathers onto the tread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkirt depth (step front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm, curved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2m per piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack with an integral yellow warning strip on the nose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTread surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree moulded grooves running the length of the profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC blend; the manufacturer states it contains no substances harmful to people or animals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdhesive or double-sided tape — manufacturer stated. No fixings supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line — supplied for internal stairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensional tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to ±5mm, in line with the manufacturer’s tolerances\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the flat part of your tread first. The profile wants roughly 40mm of clear tread in front of any carpet, vinyl or tile edge, with room behind it for the tapered tail; the 40mm skirt then covers the front of the step, and because the material flexes it will sit tidily on a deeper riser. If your treads are deeper, or you want more of the walking surface covered, the 70 x 40mm profile in the same family is the wider option. If the nose has already broken away, if the stair is external, or if it takes trolley and barrow traffic, specify a screw-fixed aluminium nosing instead — this profile is bonded, and a bonded profile is only ever as good as the surface under it. Where a specification, a risk assessment or an insurer asks for a published slip figure, choose one of our tested aluminium or GRP nosings: no slip rating is published for this line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut to the width of the step with a fine-tooth saw or a sharp trimming knife, leaving a millimetre or two of clearance at each string. The substrate must be clean, dry, sound and free of polish, dust or loose paint. Run a continuous bead of flexible grab adhesive under the tread section and a second under the skirt, press the nose hard down onto the step edge first, then work backwards across the tread, and weight or tape the profile until the adhesive has pulled. Double-sided tape is an alternative on a flat, sealed tread. Afterwards, sweep or mop as normal and keep solvent cleaners and abrasive pads away from the grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to screw this nosing down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer specifies glue or tape: a flexible construction adhesive, or double-sided tape on a flat sealed tread. There are no pre-drilled holes and no fixings supplied, which is what keeps the tread surface unbroken and the installation quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on outdoor steps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish an external rating for this profile, so we do not sell it as an outdoor product. For porches, patios, fire escapes and anything exposed to frost and UV, choose an aluminium or GRP nosing rated for external use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat slip rating does it carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone is published for this line, and we will not quote a figure we have not been given. Grip comes from the moulded grooves. If your specification calls for a pendulum (PTV) or R-value, ask us and we will point you at a profile that has been tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cover a chipped or rounded step edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt covers surface wear and light chipping, and the flexible skirt follows the front of the step rather than bridging it. It is not a structural repair: where the nose has broken away, make the edge good first or fit a rigid screw-fixed nosing that spans the damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I cut it to length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine-tooth handsaw or a sharp knife against a straight edge. Cut slightly long, offer the piece up dry and check both ends before you commit to the adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is 1.2m long and is sold individually, so order one per step plus an allowance for cuts. UK mainland delivery is a single flat rate however many pieces you buy. For a whole flight or a scheme of several stairs, send us the number of steps and the tread width and we will quote the schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stair Nosings UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46674738643102,"sku":"EN_SN1168","price":32.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/5274\/2046\/files\/flexible-pvc-stair-nosing-40x40mm-black-yellow-insitu.jpg?v=1789116131","url":"https:\/\/stairnosingsuk.co.uk\/products\/anti-slip-stair-nosing-40x40mm-flexible-pvc-black-yellow","provider":"Stair Nosings UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}