Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm

62mm tread × 56mm riserRake BackAluminiumDDA Single Insert


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1 × Bright Polished, Apple Green, 3.22 Metres (3220mm) at £176.90 (Inc. VAT) each
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Description

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 3.22m (3220mm) lengths with one PVC insert, in 6 aluminium finishes and 15 insert colours.

Why this profile works

A riser leg that follows the rake

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.

Contrast on the tread and the riser

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.

A 5mm gauge for thicker coverings

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.

  • Rake back aluminium profile, 62mm tread x 56mm riser, 5mm gauge
  • Single insert channel with a replaceable slip-resistant PVC insert
  • 3.22m (3220mm) stock length, cut to step width on site
  • 6 aluminium finishes x 15 insert colours

Where it's used

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.

Specifications

Profile Rake back, single insert channel
Range DDA range (heavy duty)
Tread (top leg) 62mm
Riser (front leg) 56mm
Gauge 5mm
Stock length 3.22m (3220mm)
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

Choosing the right option

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 3.22m length is one of three stocked lengths (2.44m and 2.75m are the others). Pick the one that cuts into your step widths with the least waste.

Installation, use & care

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does rake back mean?

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.

Is this nosing Building Regulations compliant?

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.

Which floorcoverings does the 5mm gauge suit?

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.

How many steps does a 3.22m length cover?

Divide 3220mm by your step width, allowing a few millimetres per cut. It is also stocked in 2.44m and 2.75m lengths if they cut your stair widths with less waste.

Ordering & delivery

Each variant is one 3.22m 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.

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Delivery Information

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Standard UK Delivery2 working days from dispatch£9.99

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.

Customer photo review of Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Job done, these rakes work well for their price. We installed them in a busy kitchen space to prevent wear and tear from heavy comps rolling around. Despite better-priced options out there, the durability of this stair nosing upholds where needed most without any drama—exactly whats needed in a setting thats definitely not foot-smooth pristine! Certainly worth getting again when something solid is necessary.

Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Customer photo review of Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Had to sort out compliance issues in our hospital’s emergency stairwell, and these trims were just the ticket. Delivery surprised me—quicker than expected and securely packaged, which was a relief given the state of some courier drops Ive had lately. Blends well into the clinical setting but stands up to the heavy-duty use we need.

Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Customer photo review of Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Arrived just in time for handling the high foot traffic in our flood-prone stairway. Used this sturdy rail on a set of steps that get quite slippery when it rains, and I’m impressed by how effective it’s been in keeping everything underfoot stable and safe. The deep grip really helps give confidence to everyone who passes through, no matter how chaotic the day gets.

Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Customer photo review of Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Wasnt sure about investing in a commercial-grade option, but the delivery of this heavy-duty stair nosing was smooth and quick. It came well-packaged, so no worries about damage in transit. Fitting it around the edge of our offices outdoor steps took minimal effort—it lined up neatly with the existing setup, and now we have peace of mind against slipping hazards.

Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Customer photo review of Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Put it in on some particularly dodgy steps in an underground car park and after several months of daily use, this nosing still looks like its fresh out of the box. Its handled our foot traffic without a hitch, maintaining its grip even with oily spots all around. Durable as they come and far from wearing down, just what youd want for high-use spaces like ours.

Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Customer photo review of Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

Got this for sorting out the steps in our local library. The aluminium tread was easy enough to install on top of smooth flooring, and the stair nosing really ties in well with the modern style of the place without making it look cluttered. Its held up nicely even with a lot of foot traffic every day.

Heavy Duty Rake Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 3.22m, 62 x 56mm, DDA Single Insert

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