Stair nosing for broadloom carpet.
Aluminum stair nosing is a common choice for broadloom carpet. It protects and defines the edge of the stairs.
What to consider when choosing stair nosing for broadloom carpet
Material for broadloom carpet
- Both aluminum and stainless steel, on the one hand, serve as excellent choices for stair nosing. However, stainless steel, in particular, resists smudges and fingerprints better. On the other hand, aluminum offers a lighter and more affordable option. Thus, depending on your specific needs, either material can be a suitable choice..
Slip resistance
- Slip-resistant surfaces are often required, especially in commercial settings.
Finish
- Stair nosing comes in a variety of finishes to match any interior design.
Flush fit
- A flush fit stair nose connects to the flooring surface at the same level, therefore creating a smooth finish.
- Broadloom carpet is a type of carpet that’s woven on a wide loom and sold in rolls. It’s often used for wall-to-wall installation.
Features: - Broadloom carpet is a single piece of carpet without seams as a result can be flexible
- Variety: Broadloom carpet is available in many colors and patterns, this allowing for a great commercial design
- Broadloom carpet is laid on top of underlay, therefore allowing the carpet to absorb sound.
- Broadloom carpet’s woven construction provides dimensional stability, which can extend its life.
With broadloom carpet it will have a rolled step edge, thus you need a stair nosing to cater for the edge such as a slight bull nosed edge.
The nosing designed to protect the carpet from damage and prevent trips and falls.
- Stair nosing can be installed with plugs and screws
- Stair nosing can be installed wall to wall on soft floor finishes like carpet
- Stair nosing provides extra space to step on and prevents trips and falls