Stairs nosing

Also important are the selection, application, and maintenance of surface treatments and finishes. Many manufacturers and suppliers have test data on floor finish products. Independent testing and evaluation of samples may be worthwhile before the final selection. To reduce slipperiness, consider adding abrasive strips in strategic places, such as on stair nosing or wet areas. Fine sUica sand mixed into flooring paints can reduce slipperiness. Apply and maintain waxes and other finish materials properly, since maintenance procedures can affect their slip properties. For example, excessive buildup of finish material or excessive buffing can alter slip properties from those obtained in test conditions. Locations where slip hazards are high may need different materials and finishes than other locations. 

An iron spiral stair led up to the promenade deck. Al and Jezzibella settled back on a plump couch of green leather where they could see out of the long curving windows and along the rocket s nose cone. He put his fedora down on a cane table at the side of the couch and draped an arm around her shoulders. Prince of the city again, full-time. 

Nosing- The projecting edge of a molding or drip or the front edge of a stair tread. 

Run, stair- the horizontal distance of a stair tread from the nose to the riser. 

Note A rubber tread with metal nosing works well. Rubber nosing that fits snugly on the nose may work if the stairs are not used very often. 

Access to mezzanine levels should utilize stairways designed to OSHA specifications. Stairs should be nonskid and properly anchored. Handrails and tread nosings should be nonskid and highlighted with yellow paint. 

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