Marc Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Click to Enlarge 26.79 KB Aside from being a lousy choice because it's so slippery, is there anything in the IRC or IBC about it? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Very common in Europe. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Forget the tile itself. How about the no nosing part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Gee, that's right. I'll check for a bullnose requirement in the codes. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 According to the ORSC (Oregon res. code) nosings aren't required if the tread is at least 10". What does the IRC say-- I don't have my book handy? I'm not aware of codes addressing slick surfaces on stair treads. I write up hardwood treads and recommend a non slip surface be applied quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 IN NY, the treads have to be at least 11" to have no nosing- those treads are 12"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I didn't think of measuring them while onsite. In the absence of a slam dunk, I'll pass on this issue especially since the client made a decision after the verbal report to walk away from the house (based on other numerous findings). Thanks for all the responses. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Visual of stairways and treads from the 2006 IRC .... Download Attachment: IRC2006_StairwayVisual.pdf 1426.23 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handitreads Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I think the idea of non-skid treads is interesting. You run into a lot of problems whether they won't stick to the surface you're working with or they're just too slippery. As for myself, I work with a company called Handi-Ramp. We produce non-skid stair treads called Handi-Treads which work on almost any surface and are great for both residential projects as well as contractor's needs. You can find them at Link deleted, otherwise just remember to be safe and wise when choosing whatever tread or non-slick surface you're going to work with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasterko Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 How about an opposite situation. The treads were replaced and the nosing trim sticks up about 1/4" . This makes it an uneven stair tread with a little stop. It could also be a trip hazard depending on foot size. Wish I had a pic but the nosing is like a transition piece that's a little thicker than the tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allseason Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 The next time you walk up a set of stairs with no nosing notice how your toes hit the risers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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