Improve stair edge visibility in normal lighting, low-light conditions and power outages with Ecoglo® photoluminescent stair nosings and photoluminescent step edge markings.
Ecoglo® offers luminous stair-nosing and step-edge systems for concrete, wood, steel, checker plate, carpet, tile, resilient flooring and other suitable stair finishes. The range includes luminous stair nosings, glow-in-the-dark stair-edge contrast strips, cast-in-place profiles, carpet nosings, tile nosings and resilient-flooring nosings for commercial and institutional luminous egress path marking applications.
These systems combine protected photoluminescent material with hard-wearing non-slip surfaces to provide both visible emergency egress stair markings and durable traction at the leading edge of the step.
Photoluminescent stair nosings are stair-edge profiles that use light-storing material to create visible guidance when surrounding illumination falls. Ecoglo® combines this luminous material with durable aluminum profiles and hard-wearing non-slip surfaces, creating a stair-edge system that remains useful during everyday operation as well as during reduced-light or emergency conditions.
The manufacturer's step-edge range includes contrast strips, flat stair nosings, cast-in-place stair nosings, carpet stair nosings, tile stair nosings and resilient-flooring stair nosings. This makes it possible to select a profile around the actual stair finish rather than relying on one generic glow-in-the-dark stair strip.
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Different stair finishes require different nosing geometries. Use the product families below to compare Ecoglo® luminous step-edge markings for retrofit stairs, new concrete construction, carpet, tile and resilient flooring.
A compact luminous stair-edge solution for suitable concrete, wood and metal stairs. Ecoglo® E-Series contrast strips combine photoluminescent visibility with a silicon-carbide non-slip surface.
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Flat luminous stair nosings can be installed over suitable concrete, timber, tile, steel, checker plate, resilient flooring and thin-carpeted stairs depending on the selected profile.
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Cast-in-place profiles are installed directly into wet concrete so the luminous stair nosing becomes integrated with the step and creates a smooth transition at the leading edge.
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Carpet-specific profiles create a durable, clearly defined leading edge while combining luminous step-edge visibility with an integrated non-slip surface.
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Ecoglo® M4 tile nosings are engineered around tile thickness. The M4.10 profile fits tile approximately 3/16" to 11/32" thick, while the M4.125 profile is intended for approximately 3/8" to 1/2" tile.
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RF7B and RF7C resilient-flooring profiles are engineered to integrate flush with resilient flooring, vinyl flooring and other thin floor finishes while adding luminous step-edge marking.
View Resilient Flooring Nosings →Ecoglo® photoluminescent material absorbs energy from suitable natural or artificial ambient light. When lighting levels fall, the stored energy is released as visible photoluminescence. The stair-edge system itself does not require batteries, wiring or an electrical connection.
Contrasting non-slip material and photoluminescent components help define the horizontal leading edge of the stair during normal building operation.
When normal illumination is reduced or lost, charged photoluminescent strips remain visible and continue to identify the stair edge.
Photoluminescent material uses suitable ambient illumination rather than an electrical connection at the stair nosing.
Ecoglo® stair-nosing systems combine luminous visibility with hard-wearing non-slip material at the leading edge of the step.
Choose profiles designed around flat stairs, carpet, tile, wet-set concrete and resilient or vinyl flooring.
Aluminum profiles and protected photoluminescent surfaces are designed for demanding commercial, institutional and public settings.
Luminous step-edge markings are commonly specified where stair visibility, evacuation guidance and slip-resistant protection are important to building occupants and project teams.
Interior exit stairways and emergency egress routes in multi-storey buildings.
High-traffic education facilities, public stairs and designated exit routes.
Transportation facilities requiring durable step-edge visibility under heavy pedestrian use.
Public-assembly stairways where crowd movement and low-light visibility are important.
Institutional stairways, emergency routes and public circulation areas.
Guest stairs, emergency stairs and back-of-house egress routes.
Specification-driven public projects requiring documented stair-edge systems.
Workplaces and facilities requiring visible, hard-wearing anti-slip stair edges.
Ecoglo® manufacturer documentation identifies photoluminescent stair-edge systems for luminous egress path-marking applications, including products and series with UL 1994 / ULC 572 listings. Project requirements vary by building type, jurisdiction, adopted code edition and the exact product being specified.
Architects, contractors and facility teams should confirm the current manufacturer data sheet, exact model, installation detail, locally adopted building and fire requirements, project specifications and Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements before ordering or installation.
They include black non-slip and photoluminescent stair-edge products such as flat stair nosings, carpet nosings, tile nosings, cast-in-place nosings, contrast strips and non-slip stair strips. These product families allow you to select the stair-edge solution that best matches the stair construction and project requirements.
No. On models such as F4171 and C4171 , the black silicon-carbide insert provides traction and color contrast. The adjacent protected photoluminescent strips provide the luminous visibility.
The M4 Series is designed specifically for tiled stair assemblies. For example, the M4171.10 Black M4.10-E30 profile is designed for tile approximately 3/16 inch to 11/32 inch thick.
The C4171 C4-E20 is a photoluminescent carpet stair nosing with a black non-slip insert and a profile designed specifically for the leading edge of carpeted stairs.
The S4071 S4-E30 is a photoluminescent cast-in-place stair nosing designed to be installed directly into wet concrete during new stair construction.
Yes. The N30 Series includes the N3070 Black 2-inch non-slip stair strip for suitable existing concrete, wood and metal stairs.
No electrical connection is required at the stair nosing. Photoluminescent material charges from suitable ambient lighting and releases stored light when the surrounding illumination falls.
Many Ecoglo® stair-edge products are designed and tested for indoor and outdoor use. Always confirm the exact model, installation method and project requirements before ordering.
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