Hi All I've had some engineered ash fitted to my upstairs hallway, but I need to do something to finish it off at the top of the stairs - I'm a bit stumped so looking for ideas please! The area I need to cover is roughly 820mm x 65mm, and the ash flooring is 14mm thick. There's a bit of a dip in the underfloor here, so I may also need to pad whatever I use - the actual height from the subfloor to the top of the ash is ~16mm. As you can hopefully see from the pictures, I need to join to a straight edge - although as you might also spot, it's not actually particularly straight Obviously being at the top of the stairs I don't want to create a trip-hazard, so looking for something as close as possible to the height of the ash flooring. I could go down the road of getting a bespoke nosing made, but just wondered what other options might be? I've got plenty of leftover ash, but I'm not super-handy when it comes to this stuff, and I have limited equipment available, so it needs to be reasonably straightforward if I'm going to be able to manage it myself - I'm up for a challenge though so feel free to suggest what you think would work best and I'll see if I'm brave enough to give it a try! Just as background info - I didn't do the ash myself, but the person that did it isn't a full-time floor fitter, it was a weekend job, and I'm very happy with it all given what I paid, so no criticism of the person that did the work is intended!! Thanks for your help
Stick another piece of flooring in to the edge of the step and if you want to go the cheaper route then stick an L shape on it
Ah ok - thanks for that. I won't get a good join to the existing wood and didn't think I'd get an L-shape that was deep enough (65mm) but I'll have a look. Cheers!
Yeah maybe - I've been telling myself that's too difficult, because there are planks before and after that I'd need to join back in to (there's a strip of flooring down one side of the stairs that you can't see in the photos, and on the other side it continues into the living room) so I'd need to join back in on both sides, but it still might be the best option. I'll have a proper look tomorrow. Thanks again, appreciate the advice.
You could possibly cut the existing nosing flush with the riser, over ply the riser to cover the edge and paint it white like the rest, then you'll only need a nosing the thickness of the flooring
That's a really interesting idea, thank you. I'd save myself about 30mm doing that, and could then easily get the L-shaped moulding that Rugmunching suggested to cover the uneven join at the bit that I patch in...sounds like a plan! Thanks again!
Sounds like you’ve done a great job with your engineered ash flooring. Here are a few options for finishing the top of your stairs: Bespoke Nosing: A custom nosing can provide a perfect fit and smooth transition, minimizing trip hazards. Pre-made Nosing: Look for pre-made options at flooring supply stores—they’re easier to install and come in various styles. Leftover Ash: You could cut and bevel some of your leftover ash to create a custom transition piece, which could be a fun DIY project if you have the tools. Rug or Mat: A runner can add style and provide cushioning while covering the transition area, just ensure it’s secured to avoid slipping. Self-Leveling Compound: If there’s a dip in the subfloor, using a self-leveling compound can help even things out before you install your solution Whatever route you go, make sure everything is securely attached to avoid any trip hazards.
