--- title: Floorcoverings and Flooring Accessories Blog | Care & Maintenance description: Care & Maintenance | Looking for the ultimate resource on flooring accessories and floorcoverings? In these articles, ... --- [![Optimum Technologies 600 px X 100 px](https://www.otitech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTI%20Logos%20-%202021/Optimum%20Technologies%20600%20px%20X%20100%20px.png?width=190&name=Optimum%20Technologies%20600%20px%20X%20100%20px.png)](https://www.otitech.com) #### [HOME & OFFICE](https://www.otitech.com/home-office) #### [Scrims & Tapes](https://www.otitech.com/commercial) #### [Gradus Flooring Solutions](https://www.otitech.com/gradus) [![Metrics Conversion Tool](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/419833/b422d5ea-8afe-4425-9157-15ecddd0931b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/419833/b422d5ea-8afe-4425-9157-15ecddd0931b) [![INQUIRE ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/419833/f2713780-7d4b-4a49-ba5c-e61a96c8a92e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/419833/f2713780-7d4b-4a49-ba5c-e61a96c8a92e) #### [Most Popular Questions](https://www.otitech.com/quick-answers) #### VIDEO LIBRARY #### [Blog](https://www.otitech.com/blog) - [Lok-Lift: Trusted for Presidential Inaugural Flooring Installation](https://www.otitech.com/blog/lok-lift-trusted-for-presidential-inaugural-flooring-installation) - [Fast Flooring Solutions](https://www.otitech.com/blog/fast-flooring-solutions) - [The Ultimate Guide to Secure Temporary Flooring](https://www.otitech.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-secure-temporary-flooring) - [How to Retrofit Spaces with Temporary Flooring During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-to-retrofit-spaces-with-temporary-flooring-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) #### [Gradus FAQs](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/gradus-faqs) ## [How Do You Fix Scratches on Stair Nosings?](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-do-you-fix-scratches-on-stair-nosings) Posted by [Angela Blair](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/angela-blair) on Nov 8, 2016 7:32:00 AM [![](https://www.otitech.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Images_and_Graphics/How%20do%20you%20fix%20scratches%20on%20stair%20nosings-.png) ](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-do-you-fix-scratches-on-stair-nosings) A common question we hear from customers is what to do if a star nosing gets scratched. Can it be repaired? Will it need to be replaced? In our over thirty years of experience, we’ve found that the answer depends on one major factor – [the material of the stair nosing](https://www.otitech.com/blog/rubber-stair-nosing-vs-bronze-vs-chrome-vs-pvc-common-problems-with-each-nosing). [Read More](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-do-you-fix-scratches-on-stair-nosings) Topics: [Stair Nosings and Edgings](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/stair-nosings-and-edgings), [Commercial Product FAQs](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/commercial-product-faqs), [Gradus FAQs](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/gradus-faqs), [Care & Maintenance](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/care-maintenance) ## [4 Common Problems with Stair Nosings](https://www.otitech.com/blog/what-are-the-problems-with-stair-nosings) Posted by [Angela Blair](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/angela-blair) on Oct 11, 2016 9:30:21 AM [![](https://www.otitech.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Images_and_Graphics/What_Are_The_Problems_With_Stair_Nosings-.png) ](https://www.otitech.com/blog/what-are-the-problems-with-stair-nosings) [Read More](https://www.otitech.com/blog/what-are-the-problems-with-stair-nosings) Topics: [Stair Nosings and Edgings](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/stair-nosings-and-edgings), [Care & Maintenance](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/care-maintenance) ## [How Can I Prolong The Lifespan Of My Stair Nosings?](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-can-i-prolong-the-lifespan-of-stair-nosings) Posted by [Angela Blair](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/angela-blair) on Sep 13, 2016 10:00:00 AM [![](https://www.otitech.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Images_and_Graphics/How_Can_I_Prolong_The_Lifespan_Of_My_Stair_Edgings-.jpg) ](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-can-i-prolong-the-lifespan-of-stair-nosings) Over the years, we’ve noticed that installations that feature [stair nosings](https://www.otitech.com/stair-nosing) 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. 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