How important is the stair nose?

Stair noses are considered necessary equipment in stair construction. Whether it is a staircase in a residence, office building, industrial plants, or educational institutions such as schools, universities or hospitals. In addition to the stair nose, it is intended to protect and reduce wear and tear on the stair edge surface. It also plays an important role in helping to improve safety and effectively prevent accidents when using stairs.

Accidents when using stairs, such as tripping, falling, slipping, etc., may seem trivial. But the truth is not entirely trivial, our body or organs are at high risk of injury if there is an impact on a material such as the floor or the edge of a staircase. Therefore, in terms of safety, it is a factor that should not be overlooked.

The role of stair nosing

Stair noses are like essential safety equipment, it’s no different from riding a motorcycle where you have to wear a helmet. The anti-slip stair nose will help prevent danger from impact or dangers caused by sharp edges if the stair nose is not installed. Stair noses also help reduce the risk of accidents from slipping, tripping, and falling.

In addition to stair nosing, it is commonly used to prevent slipping on stairs. Nowadays, stair noses are also designed for aesthetic purposes ensuring that they are compatible with material formats, and styles of houses or buildings. Also, stair nosing has a variety of functions to match the house or building as much as possible.

Stair nosing types

There are many different types of stair noses, whether it’s an anti-slip stair nose, stair nose for tile work, concrete and tiles, wood and laminate, luminous stair noses, etc. Let’s take a look at each type of Alusite stair nose and discover its distinctive features.

1. Anti-slip aluminum stair nose

Can be used with all flooring materials.
Comes with anti-slip silicon carbide strips to increase security for users.
In addition to being anti-slip, it also protects the stair edge from cracking, protecting and prolonging the life of the stair flooring material.

Helps reduce maintenance costs of stair flooring materials.
Tested in wet and dry conditions in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 4586 NZS/2004.
Made from 6063 T5-grade aluminum in accordance with European Norm EN573-3, EN755-2 and American standard ASTM B221.

2. Aluminum stair nose for tile work

It is durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
There are a variety of edge designs to accommodate any type of staircase.
There are straight edges that look simple and rounded edges that give off a more elegant look.
Used to prevent slipping, prevent cracking of tile edges, and help prevent overall wear or damage to the material.
Designed with an opening for filling the inside with cement while installing to increase strength and last longer.
Made from 6063 T5-grade aluminum in accordance with European Norm EN573-3, EN755-2 and American standard ASTM B221.

3. Aluminum stair nose for concrete and tiles

Quick and easy installation.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Durable and can be used for many purposes, both anti-slip and protecting the edge of the material or the edge of the stairs from chipping and cracking.
Made from 6063 T5-grade aluminum in accordance with European Norm EN573-3, EN755-2 and American standard ASTM B221.
There is an anti-slip EPDM line, which is a fire-retardant material according to American standards ASNI/UL94-2001.

4. Aluminum stair nose for wood and laminate applications

Besides being used for wood and laminate work, it can also be used on all flooring materials.
Anti-slip properties which doubles user safety.
Helps prevent and reduce accidents from using stairs. Including effectively protecting stair flooring materials such as wood and laminate.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Made from 6063 T5-grade aluminum in accordance with European Norm EN573-3, EN755-2 and American standard ASTM B221.

5. Illuminated aluminum stair nose

Can be used on all flooring materials such as terrazzo stairs, washed stone, washed sand, marble, ceramic tiles, and rubber tiles.
Specially designed for use in dark places which Helps to double safety levels.
Can be used as a fire escape route with a fluorescent strip that glows for more than 8 hours in accordance with the American standard ASTM E2073.
Can be used outside the building and is suitable for installation on stairs of schools, hospitals, department stores, office buildings and other general buildings.
Comes with anti-slip silicon carbide strips to increase security for users. Tested in wet and dry conditions in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 4586 NZS/2004 for optimal user safety.
Made from 6063 T5-grade aluminum in accordance with European Norm EN573-3, EN755-2 and American standard ASTM B221.

How to choose a good stair nose – introducing the SNAPR stair nosing

Now on to our main highlights, how do we know what these stair noses are? What qualities must they have in order to be a good stair nose? All of them can be used to prevent slipping on stairs.

Today, Alusite will show you the four advantages of a good stair nose. These factors must be considered, if you’re not a technician, choose this particular stair nosing as it definitely reduces accidents with our SNAPR anti-slip aluminum stair nose features.

1. SNAPR stair noses are slip-resistant for all models that have been designed with engineering and architectural knowledge.

2. The anti-slip rubber of the SNAPR stair nose is a fire-retardant material that is in accordance with American standards ASNI/UL94-2001.

3. The anti-slip rubber of the SNAPR stair nose is made from EPDM material. Therefore, when exposed to the sun, the stair nose will not crack or crack like PVC.

4. Alusite designed and planned the long-term development of SNAPR stair nosing to make it slip-resistant even if the anti-slip rubber is completely worn out. The aluminum body of Alusite is also slip-resistant by itself with an innovative design and production that is in accordance with American standards.

Conclusion

This article has shown everyone the stair nose and its benefits. You have seen how important anti-slip stair noses are, as well as the important role they play in improving safety and reducing accidents. But it’s not just used to prevent slipping on stairs but it also helps prevent wear and tear and extends the life of the material – thus helping to reduce material maintenance costs as well.

Importantly, Alusite also shares how to consider factors in choosing a good stair nose. All of the major factors can be found in Alusite’s SNAPR stair nose product. You can be confident that Alusite is excellent in terms of quality, we pay attention to both design and functionality that must complement each other to ensure maximum efficiency.

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