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This heavy-duty rake back nosing is for commercial stairs where the step edge must be seen, protected and inspected, and where the treads are covered in medium-weight carpet or heavy-duty smooth flooring. A 62mm tread leg carries a full-width slip-resistant insert. A deep 56mm riser leg rakes back to follow the angled face of the step and puts a clear band of contrast on the front of every riser.
It comes from the DDA range, which the manufacturer classes as Building Regulations compliant. It is supplied in 2.44m (2440mm) lengths with one PVC insert, in 6 aluminium finishes and 15 insert colours.
Many commercial stairs have raked risers, where the front face leans back under the tread, especially on precast concrete and older timber stairs. A square nosing leaves a gap behind its riser leg on those steps. A rake back profile angles its riser leg to match, so it beds down along its full depth and gives a solid, rattle-free edge.
Accessibility guidance, including Approved Documents K and M and BS 8300, asks for a permanently contrasting band on both the tread and the riser, so each step edge can be picked out going up and coming down. With a 62mm tread leg and a 56mm riser leg, this profile is sized for that band. Choose a finish and insert colour that contrast clearly with your floor.
The gauge is the depth your floorcovering meets behind the nosing. At 5mm it matches medium-weight carpet and heavy-duty sheet or safety flooring, so the covering finishes flush with the profile. For thin vinyl or lino, use a 3.5mm gauge DDA profile instead, or you will be left with a step-up at the back edge.
Office and hotel stairwells, hospitals and surgeries, schools, colleges and universities, libraries and civic buildings, shopping and leisure centres, and the common parts of residential blocks. It is especially suited to carpeted or heavy-vinyl stairs with raked risers, where building control or an access consultant will check the step edges.
| Profile | Rake back, single insert channel |
|---|---|
| Range | DDA range (heavy duty) |
| Tread (top leg) | 62mm |
| Riser (front leg) | 56mm |
| Gauge | 5mm |
| Stock length | 2.44m (2440mm) |
| Profile material | Aluminium |
| Insert material | PVC (polyvinyl chloride), slip-resistant |
| Number of inserts | 1 |
| Suitable floorcoverings | Medium-weight carpet and heavy-duty smooth flooring |
| Exterior inserts | Not published for this line |
| Application | DDA range, sized for tread and riser contrast bands |
| Finishes | Mill Finish, Bright Polished, Satin Gold, Dark Bronze, Satin Black and Mirrorflect Gold |
| Insert colours | Apple Green, Aura, Beige, Brown, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Dark Grey, Hazard, Mid Grey, Premium Black, Red, Sage Green, Sahara, White and Yellow |
Finish. Mill Finish is plain, untreated aluminium and the most economical choice for back-of-house and service stairs. Bright Polished gives a reflective silver edge. Satin Gold, Dark Bronze and Satin Black are colour finishes that suit wood, stone-effect and dark contemporary floors. Mirrorflect Gold is a mirror-bright gold for feature and front-of-house stairs, and it costs the most.
Insert colour. Choose it against the floorcovering. For a visible step edge, pick an insert that is clearly lighter or darker than the floor. For a low-key look, match the tone of the floor. Hazard is a black-and-yellow warning insert for plant rooms, loading areas and any step that needs a stronger warning.
Length. The 2.44m length is one of three stocked lengths (2.75m and 3.22m are the others). Pick the one that cuts into your step widths with the least waste.
Measure each step and cut the profile with a fine-toothed metal saw or a mitre saw fitted with a non-ferrous blade, then de-burr the ends. Dry-fit the nosing tight to the step edge with the riser leg down the face. Fix it by screwing through the tread leg with fixings suited to the substrate (plugs into concrete, wood screws into timber), bedding it on a suitable adhesive for a solid, rattle-free fit. Lay the floorcovering up to the back of the profile, then press the insert fully into its channel. Clean with a damp cloth and neutral detergent. Avoid abrasive pads on polished and coloured finishes.
The riser leg of the nosing is angled back rather than vertical, to follow steps whose front face leans back under the tread. On raked stairs it sits tight along its full depth. On square, vertical risers a square-edged profile is usually the better fit.
The manufacturer classes this DDA-range profile as Building Regulations compliant, and it is sized for the contrasting tread and riser band that accessibility guidance asks for. Compliance also depends on the insert or finish contrasting with the floor, usually judged by a difference in light reflectance value (LRV), so confirm your colour choice with building control or your access consultant.
Medium-weight carpet and heavy-duty smooth flooring such as commercial sheet vinyl or safety flooring. For thin vinyl, lino or lightweight carpet, choose a 3.5mm gauge profile so the covering finishes flush.
Divide 2440mm by your step width, allowing a few millimetres per cut. It is also stocked in 2.75m and 3.22m lengths if they cut your stair widths with less waste.
Each variant is one 2.44m length in your chosen finish and insert colour, with the insert supplied. Order one length per group of steps it will cut into, and allow a spare where stair widths vary. Screws and adhesive are not included. We deliver to UK mainland addresses, with lead time and carriage shown at checkout. For long runs or mixed lengths, contact us and we can plan the cutting with you.
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.
At this reasonable price, it fits snugly with our theatres plush carpeting. The heavy duty stair nosing melds seamlessly against the carpeted flooring and holds up admirably amid constant foot traffic. It feels sturdy underfoot, providing a confident stride in a setting where smooth transitions are crucial.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Works a treat. Wasnt expecting much when I picked this heavy duty stair nosing for our old warehouse fire escape, especially with how beaten up everything else looks around there. It fit over the carpet well and went in smoothly without a fuss — no messing about with awkward sizing. Not sure you could easily find anything as sturdy balancing performance and price so reckons it fared fine through the past few downpours weve had too.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Had to sort out a safer entry at our small local library, particularly in the evening when visibility isnt ideal. Straight away, it was clear this was the right choice; it matched the librarys aesthetic while providing much-needed safety on the stone flooring. Im confident its going to stand up well against daily wear from all those eager readers!
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Came securely packed and was easy to handle during fitting. I used it at home alongside the office staircase that leads to our meeting room carpeted area. Does a commendable job providing extra grip, especially on wet days when its constantly busy with staff zipping about. Pleased I chose this stair nosing—everything feels sturdier and safe underfoot in the rush hour hustle.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Wasnt sure at first about how solid the packaging would be for something this size, but it arrived swiftly and well-protected. The stair nosing fit perfectly on the vinyl steps in the hospital where I installed it, providing a seamless transition that looks great under those harsh lights. Happy with how easy it was to handle; sturdy without being unwieldy, making installation straightforward even in a bustling environment like ours.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Surprisingly versatile. The heavy duty stair nosing cut easily and fits snugly against our parking stairwell steps. It offers exactly the visibility we needed, plus its held strong against all our British weather assaults. Definitely something Id opt for again!
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Got this for the theatres dimly-lit lobby steps, thinking theyd look decent and do their job a bit better than the old lot. The stair nosing adds more flair than I gave it credit for; doesnt clash with our plush red carpet at all. A surprise to find something so practical actually looks quite smart without trying too hard.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Installed it on the library stairs a while back, and I’ve got to say, this nosing is like a trusty old mate—still rock solid after months of people trampling up and down it! Its shown no signs of wear despite constant use.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.44m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
