Commercial stair renovation for offices and hospitality
A staircase in an office, hotel or hospitality venue is used daily by dozens to hundreds of people. This places different demands on the stair finish than a home with four residents.
The broader framework of requirements for professional environments can be found in stair renovation for owners' associations and commercial buildings.
What are the specific requirements in commercial environments?
Wear resistance — a residential-quality staircase shows visible wear on the stair nosing after just five years in an office. Commercial environments call for materials that can handle intensive load without ageing visually.
Recycled natural stone composite has a high, inherent scratch resistance in the material itself — inherently more wear-resistant than laminate or PVC, and not dependent on a top layer that gets thinner.
Anti-slip — in professional applications, anti-slip in accordance with NEN 7909 is relevant. NEN 7909 is the standard. EverStep Solid complies with it.
Fire safety — fire safety requirements apply in the escape routes of offices, hotels and hospitality venues. Fire class Bfl-s1 is the relevant classification for floor and stair materials. EverStep Solid complies.
Walkability — in a commercial environment, the staircase cannot be out of use for days. EverStep Solid is immediately walkable after installation.
Appearance — hotels and offices invest in appearance. A printed wood look is less fitting in a design environment than an architectural stone or terrazzo surface.
Omnistair in the project market
EverStep Solid offers the full set of certifications for commercial applications: NEN 7909, fire class Bfl-s1, emission performance at Indoor Air Comfort Gold level. Specification texts are available via omnistair.nl.
How system-based execution compares to the traditional carpentry model can be found in system-based quality assurance versus the carpentry model. And which system choice suits each building can be found in which stair renovation is suitable for an apartment building.
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Frequently asked questions
NEN 7909 is the relevant standard. EverStep Solid complies with it.
Yes. A high inherent scratch resistance, anti-slip in accordance with NEN 7909 and immediate walkability make it suitable for commercial applications.
Yes. Technical documents and specification texts are available on request via omnistair.nl.
That depends on the scale. An installer provides clarity with the quotation.
EverStep Solid is immediately walkable. Phasing is possible to minimise disruption.