Stairnose 1/2″ Overlap for Hardwood – Product and Installation Information

Product Features

Transitions floor to edge of stair to provide a finished trim.
For use as a stair landings trim and elevated floor perimeters.

Overlap Stairnosings/moldings are milled to allow the “lip” to ride up over the top of the flooring; used primarily with floating floor applications.

Product Data Table

PIECE PROPERTIES
Item Length78″ (198.1 cm)
CARTON PROPERTIES
Pieces Per Carton5
Length Per Carton32.5 lin ft (9.91 lin m)
Carton Weight18 lbs (8.2 kg)
PALLET PROPERTIES
Cartons Per Pallet20
Length Per Pallet650 lin ft (198.2 lin m)

Installation Procedures

Installation of Stairnose

  1. Install the flooring first allowing for enough space for the stairnose and recommended expansion area.
  2. Attach Stairnose with nails (6d finish nails) and Bruce Glue Assist Pro Adhesive or construction adhesive. When installing using adhesive only, weight down the Stairnose evenly to ensure proper contact with the subfloor.*
  3. Always predrill Stairnose pieces with appropriate size drill bit to avoid cracking or splitting.
  4. For Overlap Stairnose allow for expansion between the Overlap Stairnose and the flooring.

* When installing over radiant heated subfloors, use only adhesive to attach Stairnose pieces to the subfloor.

Product Images

Stairnose 1/2″ Overlap Floating Floors (14MM)
Length: 78″

Updated on May 27, 2026

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