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A 70 x 32mm square front aluminium stair nosing with a ramped back edge and a textured High Grip insert. The ramp tapers the rear of the profile down to the floor, so it finishes cleanly against LVT, wood and other hard floors without a raised lip. It is for internal stairs in shops, offices, restaurants and hotels where wet footwear is a daily risk.
Choose Obsidian or Solar insert in any of nine aluminium finishes, in 2.44m, 2.75m or 3.22m stock lengths for cutting on site.
A standard nosing relies on the floorcovering butting up to a 3.5mm upstand. With hard floors that vary in thickness, that upstand can leave a lip. Here the back edge ramps down, so the transition from nosing to floor is smooth whatever the covering, and the 70mm top leg puts the insert well onto the tread.
Grip on a stair edge is measured with a pendulum test. This textured PVC insert scored 95 dry and 60 wet at an independent laboratory, well above the 36 that UK Slip Resistance Group guidance treats as low slip potential. One full-width strip sits on the step edge, exactly where feet land as people come down the stair.
Obsidian has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 1.80 and Solar 55.10, near opposite ends of the scale. Choose the one at least 30 LRV points away from your floorcovering and the edge reads clearly from the top of the flight.
The nose is a crisp right angle with a 32mm front leg, for square-cut steps. Where the riser face itself must carry a 55mm contrast band, choose the 70 x 56mm DDA version. For deep treads, there is a twin-insert 93 x 38mm ramp back.
Nine finishes. Mill Finish for plant rooms and service stairs; Bright Polished, Satin Silver and Mirrorflect Silver for a silver line from soft to mirror-bright; Satin Gold and Mirrorflect Gold for warm interiors; and Satin Bronze, Dark Bronze and Satin Black to sit quietly on wood, stone-effect and dark floors.
Internal stairs finished in LVT, engineered wood, laminate, vinyl or other hard flooring: shops and showrooms, restaurants and bars, hotel and office stairs, mezzanines and the communal stairs of new-build flats.
| Profile | Square front with ramped back, single insert channel |
|---|---|
| Range | Standard range |
| Tread (top face) | 70mm |
| Riser (front leg) | 32mm |
| Gauge | 3.5mm |
| Carrier material | Aluminium alloy, UK manufactured |
| Insert | One High Grip textured anti-slip insert: textured PVC face on a PET base, self-adhesive, approx. 2mm thick |
| Slip resistance (insert) | Pendulum 95 dry / 60 wet (manufacturer data, independent laboratory) |
| Insert colours (LRV) | Obsidian 1.80, Solar 55.10 |
| Finishes | Mill Finish, Bright Polished, Satin Silver, Satin Gold, Satin Bronze, Dark Bronze, Satin Black, Mirrorflect Silver and Mirrorflect Gold |
| Stock lengths | 2.44m (2440mm), 2.75m (2750mm), 3.22m (3220mm) |
| Suitable floorcoverings | Vinyl, LVT, wood and other hard flooring |
| Use | Internal stairs; insert service range -10°C to 80°C |
| Fixing | Screw-fix through the channel, then fit the insert to hide the fixings; or bond with stair nosing adhesive |
Insert colour. Solar for dark, mid-grey, blue and green floors; Obsidian for white, cream, beige and light grey floors. There is no price difference between them.
Finish. Mill Finish is the lowest price, then Bright Polished, then Satin Gold. Dark Bronze, Satin Black, Satin Silver and Satin Bronze share the middle price. Mirrorflect Silver comes next. Mirrorflect Gold costs the most. Satin finishes hide scuffs best on busy stairs.
Length. List your step widths, then work out which of the three lengths cuts them with the smallest offcuts. Allow one spare length on a long flight.
Dry, decorative stair? The same profile is available with standard PVC inserts in 19 colours.
Cut each length to the step width with a fine-toothed blade for aluminium and de-burr the ends. The step must be clean, dry and sound. Screw-fix through the channel with fixings to suit the substrate, or bed the profile on a stair nosing adhesive. Clean and dry the channel, peel the backing from the self-adhesive insert and press it firmly into place over the fixings. Lay the floorcovering up to the ramped back so it finishes flush. Keep the textured face clean: dirt and polish build-up fill the texture and lower the grip figures. A damp mop with a neutral cleaner is enough. Do not use abrasive pads on the metal finishes.
Independent pendulum testing gave 95 in the dry and 60 in the wet. UK Slip Resistance Group guidance classes 36 and above as low slip potential, so even a wet insert has a large safety margin. Those results assume a clean insert: dirt or floor polish in the texture will lower them.
The rear edge of the profile slopes down to floor level instead of ending in a square upstand. Hard floors such as LVT and wood then finish against it with no raised lip, which looks cleaner and removes a small trip edge.
No. The High Grip insert is rated for internal use, with a service temperature range of -10°C to 80°C. For external steps, choose a profile with an exterior-grade insert, which is listed separately.
Vinyl, LVT, wood and other hard flooring. For carpet, choose a square or rake back profile with a standard gauge instead.
The one furthest from your floor in light reflectance value. Solar is 55.10 and Obsidian 1.80. Approved Document M treats a difference of more than 30 LRV points as adequate visual contrast, so check the LRV on your floorcovering data sheet and pick the insert on the other side of the scale.
You order by the length: each variant is one length of nosing in your chosen finish, insert colour and stock length, with the insert supplied. Screws and adhesive are not included. We deliver to UK mainland addresses; carriage and lead time are shown at checkout. Need a quantity price for a whole building? Contact us with your step count and widths.
See our full range of anti-slip stair nosings: aluminium, rubber and PVC profiles for every type of stair.
| 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 21 reviews.
Job done. This grippy strip is worth every penny for keeping the threshold safe without excessive wear and tear. After a busy few months in a bustling bank corridor, its thickness still helps it endure repeated treading from smart shoe heels, offering better resilient coverage than we previously had with our old skimping choice of stair trim.
Had to sort out the old metal staircase at our sports club as it gets a lot of traffic, especially during match days. This aluminium grip really adds an extra layer of security when we rush up and down between plays and its held firm despite all kinds of weather. Considering the reliability over these drizzly weeks, its been excellent value for our budget-conscious club setup.
Landed swiftly and neatly packaged, which was a relief. The grip is just brilliant, especially when it’s been raining heavily. This stair detail offers great value by making sure everyone walks safely, even on the busiest days.
Wasnt sure at first about the stair nosing, but it arrived well-packed and in impeccable condition. Thanks to its robust build, installing the nosing on concrete stairs was straightforward, providing reliable footing even after several months of gallery visitors. Glad how it just blends effortlessly into the design while adding that much-needed security.
Installed it last winter on the stairs to my workshop, and after countless muddy boots, its held up better than I expected. Having a grump about fitting it aside, its taken the wear and tear remarkably well. Just the sort of sturdy finish needed for such a daily trudge!
Sturdy piece. Set it up on the steps at the gallery and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to trim and fit in place. The stair nosing sat perfectly flush with our vinyl flooring, making for a seamless look that maintains its integrity under all the lights and foot traffic.
Got this for tidying up the stairs in our flat. The stair nosing really polished off the look, fitting snugly onto the edge and blending perfectly with the laminate surface. Surprisingly easy to cut down to size and secure, it’s added a fresh finish to steps that see quite a bit of foot traffic daily.
Came snugly packed and was faster to install than my morning cuppa! I fitted the nosing on our wooden steps and wasnt sure how it would hold up in the rain, but its brilliant underfoot even when its wet. Walked over daily by my bustling family, and not a single wobble or slip so far.
Got this for the librarys entrance stairs, and it slipped right into place without a hitch. The stair nosing gives a sleek, professional finish to the tile edges, making them look polished and refined with just enough edge protection. So far, its standing up brilliantly against all sorts of scuffs from shoes lugging in dust and moisture.
Put it in about six months ago on the museums stone steps, and its still looking fantastic despite all the foot traffic! The grip tape holds firm, even when were mopping up after a busy day. Couldnt be happier with how well it blends in while keeping everyone steady as they go.
Quite effective for upgrading the steps in our museum atrium. Despite the foot traffic, the grip on these works brilliantly and hasnt lost any traction, even with wet shoes. Our contractor installed it with ease, cutting around to fit without fuss — edges smooth and secure against the marble transitions.
Got this for the poolside steps and impressed at how sleek it looks even up close. The gritted strip really hangs on, especially with all the water splashing about, and you can barely tell theres a ramp along the edge once its stuck down. Its been holding up brilliantly through busy weekends so far.
Installed it on the stairs of our apartment lobby last Friday. The nosing has held up really well against consistent foot traffic, and the grip strip does its job even when wet. Its a solid addition alongside the ramp for safely navigating steps in any weather.
Wasnt sure at first about getting this particular nosing for our gallery stairs, but the ramp design and grippy insert prove ideal in managing traffic flow. Its easy to fit on both wood and LVT flooring using a straightforward method. Id securely say its doing its job admirably thus far, so Id definitely opt for it again if needed.
Solid Ramp Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 70 x 32mm, Mor Grip Insert for the price. Meets my expectations and looks good.
Really happy with this Ramp Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 70 x 32mm, Mor Grip Insert. Good quality and works as described.
Really happy with this Ramp Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 70 x 32mm, Mor Grip Insert. Good quality and works as described.
Solid Ramp Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 70 x 32mm, Mor Grip Insert for the price. Meets my expectations and looks good.
Got this for our schools stairways to add extra safety without too much hassle. The aluminium nosing with the ramp is solid and quite hefty, which is exactly whats needed in such a busy corridor. Happy that even after getting wet or walked over constantly by the kids, it remains sturdy and grippy as promised.
Really happy with this Ramp Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 70 x 32mm, Mor Grip Insert. Good quality and works as described.
Really happy with this Ramp Back Aluminium Stair Nosing 70 x 32mm, Mor Grip Insert. Good quality and works as described.
