The term step nosing is often said when discussing the stairs. No doubt, indeed, because this part of security concerns.
Indeed, the dangers often lurk in when people are up or down the ladder due to slipping on the slick field is a rectangle on the rungs. Typically, to prevent such accidents, on the edge of the steps given in the form of a layer of security that jagged or rough-textured surface is rather smooth. The edges of the ladder footing is called nosing (nose) or a full step nosing.
“In addition to functioning as a non-slip, step nosing also serves to keep the possibility of stair edges that hurt users,” said Principal Indesign Devy Anggraeni of Domus, an interior design company in the field of Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
Step nosing material vary, there is made of material similar to the cover material footing the ladder, such as ceramic, granite or marble, then digrinda forming surface texture or rough sketch. Currently, the floor coverings industry players also provide step nosing in various colors with texture and form a specific pattern to add to the beauty of the stairs.
Meanwhile, if using parquet, either wood or laminated, parquet manufacturers usually have provided step-nosing with the appropriate color. Only, parquet materials can not be made rough, but the ends are made blunt.
In addition, currently also available step nosing of rubber, aluminum, vinyl, or paper. According to Sharif Muchtar, owner Satyawiguna in Tangerang Stores that sell a wide range of step nosing, rubber, aluminum or paper more easily adapted to the type and color of the stairs footing, of any kind, including granite, marble, even the parquet.
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