Ecoglo Stair Nosings and Stair Edgings are designed to enhance stair safety by providing long-lasting, non-slip, and visibility-enhancing profiles for step edges in a wide range of building environments. These products are particularly suited to commercial, public, and industrial buildings where compliance with building codes, safety standards, and inclusive design are priorities.

Ecoglo’s stair nosings integrate a patented photoluminescent and anti-slip strip, providing both daytime and emergency visibility for step edges. This dual-purpose feature makes them especially valuable in areas where emergency egress or low-light conditions may occur, including theatres, transit stations, education facilities, hospitals, and high-rise residential developments.

These profiles are available in a range of configurations and finishes, designed to suit surface-mounted or recessed installations on concrete, timber, or tiled stair substrates. The product range includes options for both internal and external applications, all featuring Ecoglo’s proprietary UV-stable, wear-resistant luminescent technology.

In terms of regulatory compliance, Ecoglo Stair Nosings are designed to support adherence to a wide range of relevant building standards and codes, including:

• Approved Document M and K (UK Building Regulations) – in terms of contrast and slip resistance for visibility and safe access.
• BS 8300 – to meet the requirements for inclusive design, particularly for the visually impaired.
• BS 7976 / Pendulum Slip Test Standards – with high PTV (Pendulum Test Value) ratings, ensuring reliable anti-slip performance.
• BS EN ISO 7010 & 16069 – supporting photoluminescent escape route marking systems in emergency egress applications.

The photoluminescent properties are fully charged by exposure to natural or artificial light and do not rely on electricity or batteries, providing a sustainable and fail-safe method of improving visibility during power failures or smoky conditions. Unlike adhesive tapes or painted markings, the integrated system is highly durable and resistant to wear, cleaning agents, and environmental exposure.

Ecoglo Stair Nosings can be specified in a variety of widths, colour contrasts, and insert types (including aluminium, anodised finishes, and recycled materials). Customisation is available to meet specific architectural design requirements or corporate branding needs.

Typical applications include:

• Schools, universities, and institutional buildings
• Public transport facilities (airports, rail, bus terminals)
• Shopping centres and mixed-use developments
• Hospitals and healthcare environments
• Performing arts venues and auditoriums
• Government buildings and emergency infrastructure

Ecoglo products are often used as part of a complete wayfinding and emergency egress system, alongside complementary tactile indicators and path-marking strips.

By combining safety, durability, and code-compliance in a single solution.

Ecoglo Stair Nosings / Stair Edgings. Failsafe photoluminescent stair nosing (stair edging) tread.

Features and benefits:

• Highly durable and extremely hardwearing: ten year project warranty available.
• Free site surveys are available.
• Photoluminescent material illuminates the step edge.
• The strip will recharge with exposure to both natural and artificial light and subsequently glow in the dark if the light source is removed.
• Incorporates a silicon carbide band to increase slip resistance.
• Low Slip Potential: independently tested by Grip Potential Ltd. All tread options have a minimum PTV of 36+ in a wet test and 60+ in a dry test; this is considered.
• All products are available in a variety of stock lengths and packing; see manufacturer's literature for details.