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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) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Transition Strips](https://www.otitech.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-transition-strips) Posted by [Angela Blair](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/angela-blair) on Aug 25, 2015 11:06:31 AM [![](https://www.otitech.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Images_and_Graphics/Ultimate_Guide_to_Transition_Strips.jpg) ](https://www.otitech.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-transition-strips) ## What are transition strips? [Transition strips](https://www.otitech.com/transition-strips-floor-trims) are used when you are joining together two different sections of a building, like offices and a hallway or an open area where flooring types change. They not only serve to make a more pleasing appearance between the two sections, but they also provide safety, adding a prevention measure to those who might trip over an exposed edge. [Read More](https://www.otitech.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-transition-strips) Topics: [Gradus Products](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/gradus-products), [Flooring Accessories](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/flooring-accessories), [Transition Strips](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/transition-strips) ## [Can Stair Nosing Be Curved to Fit a Radius Staircase?](https://www.otitech.com/blog/can-stair-nosings-be-curved-to-fit-a-radius-staircase) Posted by [Angela Blair](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/angela-blair) on Jul 15, 2015 12:30:00 AM [![](https://www.otitech.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Images_and_Graphics/stair_nosings_for_curved_staircases.png) ](https://www.otitech.com/blog/can-stair-nosings-be-curved-to-fit-a-radius-staircase) If you’re performing a flooring installation for a curved or “radius” staircase, you may have discovered that most [stair nosings](https://www.otitech.com/stair-nosing) can’t be curved. Also, most of the transitions and trims in the market can’t be curved on site.  The reason for this is that most flooring accessories are made of a rigid material (metal or hard plastic). This makes curving on site impossible. [Read More](https://www.otitech.com/blog/can-stair-nosings-be-curved-to-fit-a-radius-staircase) Topics: [Gradus Products](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/gradus-products), [Stair Nosings and Edgings](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/stair-nosings-and-edgings), [Flooring Accessories](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/flooring-accessories), [Commercial Product FAQs](https://www.otitech.com/blog/topic/commercial-product-faqs) ## [Why Do I Need Visual Contrast Between Flooring Surfaces?](https://www.otitech.com/blog/why-do-i-need-visual-contrast-between-flooring-surfaces) Posted by [Sean McDermott](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/sean-mcdermott) on Jul 14, 2015 9:13:00 AM [![](https://www.otitech.com/hubfs/Blog_Post_Images_and_Graphics/why_you_need_contrast_between_flooring_surfaces_image.png) ](https://www.otitech.com/blog/why-do-i-need-visual-contrast-between-flooring-surfaces) When you're considering the design of a new structure or renovation of an older location, there are many changes that must be kept in mind to build universal design and handicapped accessibility options into the new design. 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