Smartcore LVP Stair Nose: Match Your Lowe's Floors
Looking for the main Smartcore page? Start with the Smartcore stair nose page for colors, profiles, and stair tread options. This guide covers the Lowe's side and how to request a match.
About Smartcore LVP
Smartcore is Lowe's house brand for waterproof LVP flooring. Available in multiple product lines (Smartcore Ultra, Smartcore Pro, Smartcore Naturals), it's one of the most-installed LVP products in the country. Colors range from light blonde oaks to deep walnut tones.
The Stair Nose Problem at Lowe's
Lowe's stair nose selection for Smartcore colors is limited. The store may carry a few generic trim pieces, but color-specific matches for Smartcore LVP are rarely stocked. Most homeowners who install Smartcore floors face this problem when they reach the staircase.
How StairMatch Matches Smartcore Colors
StairMatch has a page for Burbank Oak (Smartcore). For any other Smartcore color, send your SKU and StairMatch reviews whether a custom-matched stair nose can be made. Lexington Oak, Lanier Hickory, and Blue Ridge Pine are colors people ask about; none has its own page yet, and a name here is not a confirmation that a match can be made. With your permission, the request is passed to our manufacturing partner, who makes the stair nose to match your flooring and contacts you directly with a quote.
To find your Smartcore SKU: check the back of a plank, your original Lowe's receipt, or your Lowe's online purchase history.
How Do I Install a Smartcore Stair Nose?
Dry-fit the piece on the step first, then bond it with a solvent-free construction adhesive rated for vinyl and keep traffic off until it has cured. Follow the instructions that come with the nose. The stair nose installation guide has the full steps.
Ordering
- Check our Smartcore listings for your color
- If not listed, submit a custom order with brand, color name, and SKU
- Select your stair configuration and length
- Review the quote and confirmed production and shipping estimate
StairMatch works best for projects of 5 or more stairs; smaller projects receive a reply with options. You never need to send in flooring or samples.
Not sure what fits your floor?
Tell StairMatch what flooring you already own and see the matching stair options on file, or send it for a custom match review.
Products Mentioned in This Article
Smartcore Burbank Oak Stair Nose & Stair Tread
Matching stair nosing for Smartcore Burbank Oak LVP floors.
Match reviewed from your flooring details
Custom LVP Stair Nose — Order by Flooring SKU
Can't find your color? Submit your flooring brand, color name, and SKU — StairMatch will review whether our manufacturing partner can custom-match a stair nose for you.
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