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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 2.75m (2750mm) 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 | 2.75m (2750mm) |
| 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 2.75m length is one of three stocked lengths (2.44m 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 2750mm by your step width, allowing a few millimetres per cut. It is also stocked in 2.44m and 3.22m lengths if they cut your stair widths with less waste.
Each variant is one 2.75m 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 price, the fit against our carpet covering was impressively smooth. Expected some hassle in matching with the existing flooring, but this grip tape held down beautifully without any bumps or awkward transitions. Excellent for ensuring safety on a usually neglected bit of maintenance.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Works a treat at keeping the stair edges as good as new, which is more than I can say for some pricier alternatives. We installed this on the carpeted steps leading to our warehouse entrance, and their competence in managing daily beatings from our delivery boxes has been admirable. With its substantial build, Im pleasantly surprised how effectively it blends durability with value—it’s a weighty load off my mind having this reliable stair nosing safeguarding people’s footing despite the frequent dashing about.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Needed something reliable for the carpeted stairs in our office after a few folks nearly took tumbles. This solves the problem with its slick grip and solid footing, fitting neatly without fuss even on slightly uneven surfaces. Feels sturdy when stepping up to those meeting rooms, and its quite reassuring!
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Came through securely wrapped, which was a good start considering how things tend to get knocked about before they land on my doorstep! Installed it in the shopping mall I manage and immediately put the wayfinding boards over it. The grip of the stair nosing is impressive, even when its a bit drizzly outside, keeping our shoppers safe even during busy afternoon rushes. Thought itd be a standard buy but pleasantly surprised by its performance underfoot in less-than-ideal conditions.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Wasnt sure at first because often these things arrive battered, but this came spot on. Had to sort it for some metal steps in a parking facility, and the heavy duty stair nosing really sat well along the edge. Held out nicely even with daily foot traffic scuffing over it and easy enough fix when you’re mid-job.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Got this for sprucing up the stairs at our local library, and it definitely looks the part! It adds just the right touch to those stone steps with its sleek finish. The stair nosing arrived quickly, well-packed, and without a hitch. Perfect way to ensure safety while not compromising on style as autumn leaves swirl around outside.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Installed it ages ago, and it’s honestly held up really well! Weve got it along the museum stairs where there’s a nonstop flow of heavy-footed visitors each day. Still looks great and considering what I paid, really nailed that value-for-money marker.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
Brilliantly adjustable. Cutting the stair nosing to size was straightforward thanks to its solid yet workable material. It was installed snugly along a busy library staircase and has been reliably holding up against constant foot traffic, making it an effort I’d certainly repeat if needed.
Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 2.75m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert
