FAQ
LVP Stair Nose Questions, Answered
$35 a step, two styles, same or next day, pickup in Nampa or Idaho Falls. Here's everything else.
Price and ordering
How much does a custom LVP stair nose cost?+
$35 per stair, either style, whether we use our in-stock flooring or the planks you bring. No minimum order.
Is there a minimum?+
No. One stair is fine.
How fast can I get them?+
Same or next day in most cases. Text your order and we'll confirm a pickup time.
How do I order?+
Use the estimator, tap "Text this order," and send. Or call the store. Then drop off your planks (if using your own) and pick up when we text you.
When do I pay?+
At pickup. Card only; we don't take cash at any location.
Do you ship?+
No; pickup only in Nampa or Idaho Falls. That's how we keep it $35 and same-day.
Can a retailer or installer order for a customer?+
Yes. See the trade page; same price, drop off and pick up on your customer's behalf.
What you get
What exactly is a "stair nose"?+
The bent front edge of the step: a piece of your plank formed over the nose of the tread so the stair looks like it was made from the same floor.
Does one piece cover the whole step?+
No. The nose piece covers the front ~60% of the tread. You finish the back of the tread with a flat piece of the same plank, and the riser with another flat piece. We make the bent piece; the other two are simple straight cuts from your flooring.
Do you make risers or landing pieces?+
Risers are plain flat cuts you make from your planks. Landings and extra-long or extra-deep stairs are made from multiple planks; text us a photo with measurements.
What's the difference between bullnose and 90-degree?+
Bullnose follows a tread with a rounded-looking front; our bullnose profile is square-edged, not a true radius. 90-degree is a crisp square drop for box-style stairs. Same price; bring a plank and we'll show you both.
Will the color match my floor?+
Yes, because it is your floor: the nose is formed from the same plank, so color, grain and wear layer are identical.
How long is each piece?+
Up to 48" long and 15" deep per piece. Longer or deeper stairs and landings are made from multiple planks.
Can I get a flush (not overlap) look?+
Yes. A nose bent from the plank sits at the same height as your tread filler piece, so the step is flush with no lip.
Your flooring or ours
Can I bring my own LVP?+
Yes, any brand. Bring one plank per stair.
Which flooring do you stock?+
In-stock LVP in current colors at both stores. Ask in store and pick in person.
Does it work with every type of vinyl plank?+
We form planks from 4 mm to 8 mm thick, with standard pad backing or cork backing. Outside that range, bring one plank and we'll test it.
Will bending damage the plank?+
We heat and form the plank in a bending brake made for this. The wear layer stays intact. Bring one extra plank and we'll test-bend it first, free of charge, so you know how your flooring behaves before we run the full set.
Does bending void my flooring warranty?+
Manufacturer warranties generally cover the floor as installed per their instructions; a custom-formed nose is outside that. Most homeowners accept this because the alternative is no matching nose at all.
Can I bring laminate or engineered wood?+
No; the process is for vinyl plank only.
Installing
How do I install the nose piece?+
Glue it down with Roberts 7350 Universal adhesive on a clean, dry tread; press and weight it while it cures. Then glue the flat tread filler behind it and the riser piece. If you're covering the risers with the same LVP, start at the bottom stair and work up so each riser tucks under the nose above it. If the risers are painted or a different material, you can start at the top or bottom.
Can I float the planks on stairs like the rest of the floor?+
No. Stairs always get glued; floating planks on treads shift and squeak.
What adhesive do you recommend?+
Roberts 7350 Universal. We don't sell it, but it's at most flooring and big-box stores.
How do I measure?+
Count the stairs, measure the tread depth front-to-back and the width side-to-side. Give us the depth if it's unusual.
My stairs have a rounded bullnose edge. Which style?+
Bullnose. If the existing edge is a true round, many installers square it off first with a flat piece or trim the nose; ask us.
Do I need to remove the old nosing or carpet?+
Yes: bare, clean, flat wood treads give the best result.
My floor planks run the other direction from the top stair. What do I do?+
The most common question we get. Where the top nose meets the floor, trim the tongue off both the nose piece and the adjoining floor plank so the two butt together cleanly, then spread Roberts 7350 generously on the subfloor under the joint and press both down. The glue carries the joint since there's no click lock holding it.
Can I install the nose on a landing or step-down?+
Yes, the same piece works on a single step-down or landing edge.
How long does installation take?+
With pieces ready, most DIYers do 12–14 stairs in a few hours plus cure time.
Locations and logistics
Where do I drop off planks?+
Nampa: 1420 W Karcher Rd Ste 2, directly behind Lowe's. Idaho Falls: 2568 Heyrend Way. Hours Mon–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–3.
Do you serve Boise, Meridian, Caldwell?+
Yes, from the Nampa store. Rexburg, Pocatello, Blackfoot: yes, from Idaho Falls.
Can I text a photo of my stairs?+
Yes; that's the fastest way to get a straight answer.
Can someone else pick up for me?+
Yes, give us their name in the order text.
What if I need more later?+
Text the same order again; we keep your details.
Compared to alternatives
Why not just buy the factory stair nose?+
Many LVP lines don't make one, and when they do it's often a different color lot and an overlap profile with a lip.
Why not a metal or rubber nosing?+
It works but looks like a commercial stairwell; a formed plank looks like a continuous floor.
What about ordering custom treads online?+
Online custom treads run roughly $60–$120 per stair plus shipping with one- to two-week lead times. Ours are $35 and ready tomorrow.
Can I DIY-bend planks with a heat gun?+
People try. Results vary and planks scorch; a brake gives an even bend every time.
Is this the same as a stair tread kit from the big-box store?+
No; those are generic colors. This is your plank.
Do you install?+
No, fabrication and pickup only. We can refer local installers.
Do you make nosing for commercial projects or apartments?+
Yes, same price per stair; text us the count for scheduling.
Still have a question?
Text a photo of your stairs — it's the fastest way to a straight answer.