Demarcating Heritage Stone Stair Sets: Lincoln’s Inn

Case Study

PROJECT: Lincoln’s Inn
LOCATION: London, UK
SECTOR: Heritage / Legal / Public Realm
APPLICATION: Stair-edge demarcation & visual accessibility
MANUFACTURER: Studmarc
PRODUCTS: Brass Flush Fit Visibility Studs
DESIGN STANDARD: Project-specific heritage-sensitive installation
COMPLIANCE / GOVERNANCE: N/A – stair demarcation application

Studmarc supplied brass flush-fit visibility studs for the historic external stairs at Lincoln’s Inn, providing clear visual demarcation of the stair edges where conventional stair nosing was unsuitable due to wear and heritage constraints. The flush-fit brass studs provide visual contrast against the pale stone while preserving the appearance and character of the historic staircase.

Project Overview

Lincoln’s Inn required a method for demarcating the stair edges on a very old set of external stairs. A standard stair nosing couldn’t be used due to the level of wear they’d been exposed to and the heritage status of the building and the steps deserved something more fitting.

Solution

Brass flush fit visibility studs were chosen as they provided a ample contrast with the pale colour of the stair set while complementing the surrounding aesthetic.

Installation

The studs were installed by drilling twice, one deep hole for the fixing pin and a larger shallower hole to seat the head of the stud for the flush-fit finish. Epoxy resin was then applied before the studs were inserted.