The durability and safe use of ladders have always been a concern for architects and builders.
The stair nose has been around since the early 20th century.
For example, if you visit the beautiful Plaza de España in the historic city of Seville in Spain, pay attention to the steps of the stairs that take you to the upper floor from where you get a spectacular view of the palace square. You’ll notice excellent stair nosing that most appropriately inspired today’s stair designers. This magnificent palace was built in the late 1920s.
There is no doubt that you will notice several step edges in various old buildings with stairs clad in stone, ceramic, marble or parquet.
Stair nosings that are installed at the edge of the step of stairs covered with ceramic tiles, marble or wood in contemporary buildings and particularly in public ones, such as shopping malls, schools, government institutions, are subjected to heavy traffic of pedestrians.
Installed at the edge of ceramic or similar steps, the aluminum stair nosing trim is designed to provide protection to the edge of stone, marble or ceramic tile on steps by preventing chipping and fracture. The use of the stairs is protected, since the steps can become particularly dangerous when they are wet or worn.
A large number of accidents occur while going downstairs when due attention is not paid. Many of these accidents can result in serious injuries.
Several models of aluminum corners are currently suggested for the protection and safe use of stairs covered in concrete, ceramic, marble, stone or wood:
Stair nosing that is installed directly over the edge of the concrete step.
Tileable stair nosing with or without a replaceable pvc insert, designed to accommodate ceramic tile in various thicknesses. These stair treads can only be laid during the tile, marble or stone installation process; as the bottom of the front edge of the trim must be below the ceramic tile to ensure a firm grip.
Durable, built-in ribbed PVC strips that come in a variety of colors (ie black, grey, brown or cream) achieve perfect compatibility with ceramic tile stains and increased slip resistance.
Retro fit stair nosing, with or without a replaceable vinyl insert that is installed after the installation of tile, stone or marble.
There are no other important distinctions between the two rungs of the ladder, they both serve the same purposes. Worn treads not only look unsightly, but also endanger the safe use of the stairs. As a consequence, this non-slip stair nose shape is a perfect choice for upgrading and renovating existing stairs that are in poor condition and in need of repair. Worn stair edges would be covered and masked.
The grooves on the upper surface of the stair nose will add an anti-slip function that ensures the safe use of the stairs. The use of non-slip stair nosing is highly recommended to prevent chipping of stair tiles and to avoid costly and unnecessary ceramic tile installation expenses later.
An aluminum stair nosing fitted to the edge of your wooden stair would also be very beneficial. The edges of parquet and laminate flooring steps will be protected against wear and tear and the unsightly appearance of broken and damaged step edges will be avoided. Subsequently, damage to the edges of the stairs and their unpleasant appearance are noticed, as well as high-cost reforms.
Various stair profiles that can withstand heavy foot traffic ensure the use of the wooden stairs, and its non-slip ribbed top surface and grooves create slip resistance and allow safe use of the stairs.
The risks of slip and fall accidents are reduced, injuries no longer become a concern, and a decorative feature is provided that fits perfectly on the stairs.
The retrofit stair nosing can be glued, taped or screwed to the tiled, stone, parquet or similar floor to provide a firm and long-lasting hold. When supplied pre-drilled and with countersunk holes, screw installation will be faster and smoother.
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