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Nov 29, 2023

External Nosings: Upgrading Your Outdoor Space

Winter in the UK poses challenges with unpredictable weather changes, demanding a year-round preparation for outdoor spaces. High slip resistance and visibility are key elements in ensuring that external staircases are safe to use all year round. While some Heavy-duty stair nosings are more cost-effective, such as our GRP range, they also compromise on style. […]

Oct 24, 2023

Designing for All: Accessibility In Flooring Accessories

Accessibility in Flooring Accessories, what does it mean? Over the years, the topic of inclusivity and accessibility has become the forefront of a lot of conversations, especially within the commercial buildings space. We recognise that our products play a crucial role in ensuring that commercial spaces are accessible to people of all abilities. Inclusivity ensures […]

Sep 29, 2023

How floor trims can add to your interior design | Designer Home Collection

Stylish and Contemporary Design Stylish and Contemporary, our Designer Home CollectionTM consists of 18 different aluminium profiles developed for the residential and light commercial market. The range was launched in 2016, with a focus on high quality designer finishes. Made in our own factory in Bedfordshire, our DHC floor trims are produced from high-quality Aluminium. […]

Sep 25, 2023

Staircase Stringers: What are they and which ones do I need?

Staircase Stringers are used on either side of a staircase, you may also see them called “String”, “Stringer Board” or “stairway side edging”. Staircase Stringers cover where the treads and risers are fixed on the step, you may have a stringer, cut stringer, and wall stringer. Wall stringers sit flush against the wall, connecting the […]

Sep 18, 2023

Should we add Stair Rods to commercial projects?

Staircases don’t just have to be a feature that get skipped over when it comes to your commercial project. They are something that you know are going to be seen and used every day, so utilising them as an added design feature is a great way to add a little bit of flair to your […]

Sep 14, 2023

What are Flooring Trims?

Flooring trims are made from Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Brass, which are used between 2 sections of flooring. Our floor trims are designed to be used with carpet, LVT flooring, oak flooring, ceramics, and many other flooring installations. They also cater for gaps between floors and changes in flooring heights. Profile Trims for Expansion Flooring Trims […]

Sep 11, 2023

How to maintain Black Anodised Stair Nosings?

Black Anodising is a great option for Stair Nosings, when you are looking for a stylish black profile. Black Anodising creates a protective oxide layer on the surface of metals like aluminum, which enhances their durability and corrosion resistance, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of rust. It also has an improved colour fastness meaning […]

Sep 04, 2023

Maintaining Aluminium Stair Nosings

With Carborundum or PVC Infills: Aluminium Stair Nosings with Carborundum and PVC Infills are great products with a high grip marker making them safer for heavy footfall areas. PVC Infills can be used for indoor medium to heavy footfall situations, whereas Carborundum is best for wet, heavy footfall areas, so whether they are being used […]

Aug 28, 2023

What are Stair Nosings & are they a legal requirement?

There can be a lot of different guides to follow when it comes to stair nosing and legal requirements, so we are going to cover what Stair Nosings are and what exactly you need to know about before doing the spec for your commercial building. What are Stair Nosings? Stair Nosings are covers, made from […]

Aug 22, 2023

Slip Resistance Values (SRV’s)

Slip resistance values are a measure of how much grip a surface provides, especially when in wet and slippery conditions. Although staircases are an integral part of any building, they also pose a significant safety concern, especially when it comes to slip and fall accidents. In the UK, regulations and guidelines are in place to […]

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