Manufacturers of overlay stair treads in the Netherlands and Europe

The market for overlay stair treads is broad. There are dozens of manufacturers, importers and brands offering stair finishes — from cheap laminate treads to high-end composite systems.

Anyone making a serious comparison looks beyond the price per tread.

What makes manufacturers different?

Most manufacturers of overlay treads work with the same basic principles: a core of HDF, chipboard or plastic with a finishing layer on top.

The difference lies in the material composition — is the appearance printed or real? The thickness — how thin is the tread and does that have consequences for the dimensions? The anti-slip — separate element or integrated into the material? The certifications — which demonstrable performances are available? And the installation network — who installs it and with what quality assurance?

Most overlay treads on the market

Most manufacturers in the Netherlands and Europe supply overlay treads of laminate (HDF core, printed top layer) 12 to 18 mm thick, PVC (plastic, printed top layer) 4 to 8 mm thick, or HPL (compressed plastic sheet, printed top layer) 8 to 12 mm thick.

With all these systems, anti-slip is a separate addition — strip, coating or profile.

What makes Omnistair different?

Omnistair is the only manufacturer that makes overlay treads from recycled natural stone composite. That results in a fundamentally different product.

The tread is 4.3 mm thin — thinner than all the alternatives mentioned. The stone structure is real, not a print. The anti-slip is integrated into the mineral surface. The material has a high, inherent scratch resistance in itself — no top layer that can wear. EverStep Solid complies with NEN 7909, fire class Bfl-s1 and has emission performance at Indoor Air Comfort Gold level. And in most situations, shortening of stair nosings is not needed.

Who is this relevant for?

For dealers and installers who want to build a distinctive offering in a market that is largely homogeneous. And for architects and clients who will not settle for a printed stone look on a wooden core.

What distinguishes the position of a manufacturer from an intermediary is covered in stair renovation importer, manufacturer or wholesaler. What to look for when choosing is covered in supplier of overlay stair treads. And anyone who wants to work with the system can read how to become a stair renovation dealer.