As you likely know, transition strips are essential for joining two sections of a building or area together, providing superior design and safety features. While they’re an important piece of any flooring installation, we have observed a some classic problems over the years that people may encounter. Potential problems vary based on the type of transition strip used, so we’ll address them here so you can choose the best type of strip for your next installation.

Over the years, we’ve noticed that installations that feature stair nosings are projects where extra care has been taken to ensure the flooring’s safety and longevity. Understandably, clients who have taken this extra step want to know how they can best prolong the life of their stair nosings.

We’ve seen it many times throughout our years in the flooring business - the stair nosing that was installed have experienced so much traffic and have become damaged. Naturally, the first question we often hear is whether the stair nosing can be repaired or whether you will have to replace the whole profile.