Stair element and method for cladding thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a stair element for a stair tread, comprising: a tread surface, a nose surface which in an orientation of use extends substantially downward relative to the tread surface, and a covering comprising a decorative visual layer, wherein: the decorative visual layer extends continuously from at least a part of the tread surface onto the nose surface and wherein the decorative visual layer has substantially a continuous finish over a transition between the tread surface and the nose surface.

1 . Stair element for a stair tread, comprising:
 a tread surface,   a nose surface which in an orientation of use extends substantially downward relative to the tread surface, and   a covering comprising a decorative visual layer, wherein :   the decorative visual layer extends continuously from at least a part of the tread surface onto the nose surface and wherein the decorative visual layer has substantially a continuous finish over a transition between the tread surface and the nose surface.   
     
     
         2 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the covering is provided with at least one recess for imparting a backward foldability at the position of the transition, preferably for providing a substantially sharp fold line for the covering, and preferably the visual layer. 
     
     
         3 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the covering comprises a substrate and the recess comprises a depth in the substrate to a position below the visual layer, preferably to a position close to or as far as the visual layer. 
     
     
         4 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 2 , more preferably wherein the recess comprises a depth of half the substrate or the covering, more preferably ⅗, ⅔, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 98%, 100% of the thickness of the substrate or the covering. 
     
     
         5 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one recess has substantially the cross-sectional form of at least a triangular channel. 
     
     
         6 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a wear layer, preferably a transparent wear layer, more preferably arranged on a side of the visual layer remote from the substrate. 
     
     
         7 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the covering comprises linoleum. 
     
     
         8 . A stair element as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the covering is attached by means of adhesion to the stair element. 
     
     
         9 . A covered stair element as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the transition comprises an acute angle with a corner or a small arc of curvature for the purpose of providing an impression of a natural wood appearance. 
     
     
         10 . Covering for covering a stair element, such as, a tread or a tread renovation element, as claimed in  claim 1 . 
     
     
         11 . Method for preparing a covering suitable for a stair element suitable for a stair tread, comprising a tread surface and a nose surface extending in an orientation of use substantially downward relative to the tread surface, the method comprising steps for:
 providing covering material comprising a decorative visual layer; and   arranging the covering material on the stair element such that following arrangement the decorative visual layer of the covering extends continuously from at least a part of the tread surface onto the nose surface, and wherein the decorative visual layer is substantially continuous over a transition between the tread surface and the nose surface.   
     
     
         12 . A method as claimed in  claim 11 , comprising steps, prior to arranging of the covering, for arranging a recess such as a cut-out portion for preferably providing foldability at the position of the transition, preferably for providing a substantially sharp fold line of the covering and preferably the visual layer. 
     
     
         13 . A method as claimed in  claim 12 , comprising steps for positioning the recess at the location of a transition between the first component and the second component. 
     
     
         14 . A method as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the step of providing covering material comprises of providing linoleum. 
     
     
         15 . Stair element for a stair tread comprising:
 a tread surface, and   a nose surface which extends in an orientation of use substantially downward relative to the tread surface,   wherein the nose surface comprises a protective element for protecting at least one front face of the tread surface.   
     
     
         16 . Stair element as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the protective element and the nose surface are formed integrally. 
     
     
         17 . Stair element as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the tread surface and the nose surface are formed separately. 
     
     
         18 . Stair element as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the tread surface can be coupled to the nose surface using a V-shaped coupling element, wherein the coupling element is preferably configured for the purpose of fixing the nose surface to the stair tread. 
     
     
         19 . Stair element as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the tread surface and/or the nose surface are at least partially formed from a material selected from the group consisting of: leather, wood, MDF, HDF, steel and stainless steel. 
     
     
         20 . Assembly of a stair element as claimed in  claim 15  and a stair tread,
 wherein the transition from an underside of the tread surface and an upper side of the stair tread is substantially filled, or 
 wherein an underside of the tread surface and an upper side of the stair tread lie substantially against each other. 
 
     
     
         21 . Assembly as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein, in the case the transition from an underside of the tread surface and an upper side of the stair tread is substantially filled, the transition is substantially filled with polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         22 . Assembly as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein, in the case the transition from an underside of the tread surface and an upper side of the stair tread lie substantially against each other, a recess is arranged in the stair tread for the purpose of fixing the stair element. 
     
     
         23 . Assembly for a stair element as claimed in  claim 15 .