Most stair nosings have an l shaped profile so that they wrap around the front edge of the stair tread and down over the riser the vertical board just below the tread.
Installing vinyl stair edging.
If you prefer one look of vinyl over another such as vinyl click flooring on stairs you can purchase stair treads or pieces that go over the edge that s made of vinyl.
It can also help.
Many homeowners prefer vinyl tiles for stairs because they are smaller and therefore simpler to lay.
A stair nosing or edging strip is a length of aluminum or plastic that protects the edges of stairs that are not already protected by a built in bullnose or rounded edge.
Consider the look you want for your stairs and the installation process that will be easiest for you when deciding on a type of vinyl flooring.
Stair edging a type of transition strip helps to give each step a bit of extra traction along the leading edge making the stairway safer.
However sheet flooring may be ideal if you need to wrap the vinyl around the edge of the stairs.
How to install stair edging on carpet.