Make stair edges clearly visible in normal light, low light and power outages with Ecoglo® photoluminescent contrast strips. These low-profile aluminum stair strips combine protected luminous material with hard-wearing anti-slip surfaces for durable photoluminescent step edge markings.
Ecoglo® E Series luminous contrast strips are designed for stairs that require or benefit from luminous path marking. They can be installed on suitable concrete, wood and metal stairs and are engineered for both indoor and outdoor use when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Choose from compact E20 1.5-inch strips and wider E30 or E40 2-inch strips. Each series balances photoluminescent area, anti-slip coverage and stair-edge visibility differently.
Ecoglo® photoluminescent contrast strips are rigid aluminum luminous stair strips designed to improve stair-edge visibility in all lighting conditions. The luminous sections charge from suitable natural or artificial light and emit visible light when illumination is reduced.
The photoluminescent areas incorporate protective ridges that help resist abrasive wear, while hard-wearing silicon-carbide material provides durable pedestrian traction. The color contrast between the luminous and anti-slip areas also helps define the leading stair edge during normal operation.
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The current ComposiGrip collection contains the E20, E30 and E40 contrast-strip families. Product cards below use clickable Shopify product images and relative links so the same code works on both composigrip.com and composigrip.ca.
A compact approximately 1.5-inch-wide, 0.1-inch-high profile with three photoluminescent strips and an integrated slip-resistant section. Ideal where a lower-width luminous step-edge strip is preferred.
View E20 Contrast Strips →A 2-inch-wide, approximately 0.1-inch-high strip featuring three luminous strips and a larger non-slip area. The E30 balances photoluminescent guidance with substantial silicon-carbide traction.
View E30 Contrast Strips →A 2-inch-wide, approximately 0.1-inch-high profile with five photoluminescent strips and a smaller non-slip section. E40 is intended for projects where a larger illuminated area is required or preferred.
View E40 Contrast Strips →| Series | Overall Width | Photoluminescent Layout | Anti-Slip Layout | Typical Selection Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Approx. 1.5" | 3 photoluminescent strips | Integrated slip-resistant strip | Compact luminous stair-edge marking with a lower-width profile |
| E30 | Approx. 2" | 3 luminous strips | Larger non-slip section across the 2" surface | Balanced luminous visibility and larger anti-slip area |
| E40 | Approx. 2" | 5 photoluminescent strips | Smaller non-slip section | Projects requiring or preferring a larger illuminated surface |
Ecoglo® also manufactures the E4073 2-inch photoluminescent step-edge contrast strip. Contact ComposiGrip for project availability if a specific E4073 configuration is required.
E20, E30 and E40 families are available with black, gray and yellow anti-slip configurations. The colored silicon-carbide portion provides traction and daytime contrast; the photoluminescent portion is the component that glows after lighting levels fall.
A strong dark contrast option for many light-colored stair finishes. Examples include E2071, E3071 and E4071.
A more neutral architectural option. Examples include E2061, E3061 and E4061.
High-visibility daytime contrast for applications where yellow clearly differentiates the step edge. Examples include E2051, E3051 and E4051.
The black, gray or yellow anti-slip section does not glow. Adjacent Ecoglo® photoluminescent material provides the luminous step-edge marking.
Black silicon-carbide anti-slip section paired with the five-strip E40 photoluminescent configuration.
View E4071 Black →Gray anti-slip surface for a more neutral daytime appearance, with the same high-performance E40 luminous configuration.
View E4061 Gray →High-visibility yellow anti-slip surface combined with the E40 five-strip luminous layout for strong daytime and low-light stair-edge identification.
View E4051 Yellow →Ecoglo® photoluminescent material absorbs energy from suitable natural or artificial light. When the primary light source is reduced or removed, the charged material emits visible light without batteries, wiring or an electrical connection at the stair strip.
Contrasting silicon-carbide material and the luminous strip layout help make the horizontal leading edge easier to identify during normal building operation.
Charged photoluminescent strips continue to define successive stair edges when normal illumination is reduced or lost.
The rigid aluminum substrate distributes applied loads across the adhesive installation area and creates a stable step-edge strip.
Hard-wearing silicon-carbide non-slip material is integrally bonded to the aluminum substrate for durable pedestrian traction.
Unique ridges help protect the photoluminescent material from abrasive wear while contributing additional surface texture.
Ecoglo® reports accelerated UV/weathering testing supporting long-term indoor and outdoor applications when properly installed.
Ecoglo® specifies premium polyurethane adhesive for durable installation on suitable prepared stair surfaces. Mechanical fasteners are an option for appropriate applications, but the manufacturer states not to use mechanical fasteners for outdoor contrast-strip installations.
Manufacturer standard lengths are 8 ft and 10 ft, with cut-to-length availability at approximately ±1/8-inch tolerance. Current ComposiGrip E20, E30 and E40 listings also offer 2 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft and 10 ft purchase options.
Luminous step-edge markings for applicable emergency egress stairways.
High-traffic education facilities where visibility and traction matter.
Institutional stairways and designated emergency routes.
Transportation facilities with heavy pedestrian traffic.
Assembly spaces where low-light stair-edge visibility can be critical.
Guest and emergency stairways requiring passive step-edge guidance.
Specification-driven public projects requiring documented egress products.
Retrofit and new installations on suitable concrete, wood and metal stairs.
Ecoglo® identifies its E Series contrast strips for stairways required by code to have luminous path markings. Current ComposiGrip product information identifies E20 and E40 product families as UL 1994 and ULC 572 listed. Code applicability varies by building, occupancy, jurisdiction, adopted code edition and project conditions.
Architects, contractors and facility teams should verify the exact Ecoglo® series, model, strip width, color, installation method, charging illumination, current manufacturer documentation and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements before final specification.
It is an architectural stair-edge profile designed to install flush with resilient flooring, vinyl flooring or other thin floor finishes while combining photoluminescent step-edge visibility with durable anti-slip protection.
The principal resilient-flooring families are RF7B-E30, RF7B-E40, RF7C-E30 and RF7C-E40. RF7B and RF7C are specifically designed to integrate with resilient, vinyl and other thin flooring materials.
RF7B uses a 90-degree stair-edge profile, while RF7C uses an 85-degree profile. Select the profile that matches the approved stair-edge geometry and resilient-flooring detail rather than choosing based only on appearance.
E30 and E40 identify different photoluminescent configurations. Ecoglo® publishes RF7C-E30 with three photoluminescent strips plus non-slip material. RF7B-E40 and RF7C-E40 use five photoluminescent strips, providing greater luminous area.
Yes. Ecoglo® designed the RF7 range specifically for flush installation with resilient flooring and other thin floor materials. The final transition should be coordinated with the approved architectural stair and flooring detail.
Yes. Ecoglo® identifies the resilient-flooring range for resilient flooring, vinyl flooring and other thin floor finishes. Confirm the actual flooring assembly and stair-edge geometry against the selected RF7B or RF7C profile before ordering.
Ecoglo® specifies flush installation using adhesive and mechanical fasteners. RF7 profiles use pre-drilled countersunk holes and are supplied with stainless-steel fasteners and concrete nylon anchors. Inserts are installed over the mechanical fasteners using polyurethane adhesive.
Ecoglo® publishes standard 8 ft and 10 ft lengths for RF7B and RF7C resilient-flooring nosings. Cut-to-length options are also available with a published tolerance of approximately ±1/8 inch.
Published RF7B and RF7C technical information identifies a profile weight of approximately 0.586 lb per linear foot. Confirm the exact selected series before preparing final freight or project-weight calculations.
No electrical connection is required at the stair nosing. The photoluminescent material charges from suitable natural or artificial ambient lighting and provides visible luminous step-edge marking after the surrounding illumination falls.
Yes. The range incorporates hard-wearing silicon-carbide non-slip material together with the photoluminescent components. Ecoglo® also uses protective ridges in the luminous strips to help resist abrasive wear and contribute to step-edge texture.
Ecoglo® reports accelerated UV and weathering testing for its photoluminescent aluminum stair-nosing products. Outdoor suitability still depends on the exact profile, flooring system, substrate, installation and project conditions.
Clear anodized aluminum is the standard published finish. Ecoglo® also identifies black, Light Bronze and Dark Bronze anodized finishes as options. Additional finishes may involve extra cost or lead time, so confirm availability during submittals.
Black, gray and yellow non-slip insert options are available within the resilient-flooring nosing range. Choose a color that provides the desired daytime contrast with the surrounding flooring while satisfying the architectural and project requirements.
Ecoglo® positions its resilient-flooring stair nosings as photoluminescent step-edge products for luminous egress applications. Project teams should verify the exact model, listing, locally adopted code, building conditions and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements before final specification.
Ideally during design development or the product-submittal stage. Early selection lets the architect, flooring contractor, general contractor and life-safety team coordinate stair geometry, flooring, profile, luminous configuration, finish, quantities and installation before material is fabricated or shipped.
Compare RF7B 90-degree and RF7C 85-degree luminous stair-edge profiles for resilient flooring, vinyl flooring and other thin floor materials. Choose E30 or E40 configurations for commercial, institutional, government and large-scale construction projects.
