Custom LVP Fabrication Questions

STEPIT LVP exclusively fabricates compatible luxury vinyl plank. We do not fabricate laminate, engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, or other plank materials.

Rigid-core SPC and WPC products are accepted. Flexible or glue-down LVP may be accepted when the total product thickness is at least 5 mm and the material passes compatibility review.

• Overall thickness between 5 mm and 10 mm
• Minimum plank width of 6 inches
• Minimum wear layer of 12 mil
• Material must pass STEPIT LVP compatibility review

Yes. Attached padding is accepted and remains attached to the plank during fabrication.

Unopened manufacturer boxes allow STEPIT LVP to review the product labels, specifications, condition, and production information. Loose planks and previously opened boxes are not accepted.

Provide at least 15% extra material, with a minimum of three extra planks per order. Additional material may be required for returns, testing, large components, unusual configurations, or narrow planks. Unused flooring is returned with the completed order.

Very dark flooring can make stretching, lightening, stress marks, and surface changes more visible along the formed area. For this reason, extremely dark and black LVP products are not accepted.

Components are fabricated from the supplied LVP, allowing them to coordinate closely with the flooring. Differences in plank pattern, print repeat, texture, gloss, production lot, and the forming process may create visible variation. Continuous grain alignment and identical pattern placement are not guaranteed.

Heating, cutting, forming, or otherwise modifying flooring may affect or void the original manufacturer’s warranty. STEPIT LVP does not provide or assume the flooring manufacturer’s material warranty. Customers should verify coverage with the manufacturer before submitting material.

Available components include separate stair noses, full-depth stair treads and caps, top-step and landing pieces, overlap stair noses, and left, right, or double-return configurations.

A separate stair nose covers the front portion of the step and is completed with additional flooring behind it. A full-depth tread or cap covers the complete tread depth and is delivered as one assembled component.

Standard stair noses have a 1-inch finished top depth. The Round profile is available only with a 1 1/8-inch front drop. The Modern Square profile is available with either a 1 1/8-inch or 1 5/8-inch front drop.

Separate stair noses, full-depth treads, and top-step or landing pieces may be fabricated up to 64 inches long. Listed pricing includes lengths up to 48 inches. A $5 surcharge applies to pieces longer than 48 inches.

Joining two stair noses across the face of one stair is not recommended. The maximum continuous fabricated length is 64 inches. Projects exceeding that length must be reviewed before ordering.

Full-depth stair treads and caps can be fabricated up to 14 inches deep, subject to the supplied plank dimensions and approved configuration.

The original click-lock is retained along the long horizontal edge of the plank. The locking system on the short ends is normally removed during fabrication.

A short-end locking edge may remain when the full plank length is required for the component or when fabricating a top-step or landing piece.

Available profiles include reducers, T-moldings, end caps, overlap stair noses, and project-specific transitions between floors of different heights.

An open return finishes the exposed side of a stair tread. Left and right are determined while standing at the bottom of the staircase and looking upward. Left, right, and double-return configurations are available.

Factory-fabricated returns are provided at the standard 14-inch length and may be shortened in the field. Longer exposed edges should be completed in the field using a separate stair nose with an appropriate mitered connection.

STEPIT LVP does not fabricate custom risers. Coordinating riser products may become available for purchase separately as the product catalog expands.

• Flooring manufacturer, collection, and color
• Product link or clear photograph of the box label
• Overall thickness, plank width, and plank length
• Wear-layer and attached-pad information
• Component type and quantity
• Minimum required width or length
• Nosing profile and front-drop selection
• Left, right, or double-return requirements
• Photographs for unusual stair configurations

No. Submitted dimensions and photographs may be reviewed for fabrication feasibility, but this review does not verify field measurements or guarantee project fit. The customer and installer are responsible for all final measurements.

Standard stair noses and tread components are normally supplied oversized for final field trimming. A submitted stair-nose width is treated as the minimum required finished width.

Components with returns on both sides require exact finished measurements. Double-return components are not recommended to be shortened in the field because trimming could affect both finished returns and the overall fit.

Standard components may be shortened or trimmed by the installer using appropriate tools and methods. Field cutting, fitting, and modification are the installer’s responsibility and are not covered by the fabrication-workmanship warranty.

A component fabricated correctly according to customer-approved dimensions or specifications is not considered defective. Incorrectly measured pieces are not returnable and require a new fabrication charge if they must be remade.

STEPIT LVP may assist with material compatibility, profile selection, component configuration, and questions about the fabricated product.

STEPIT LVP does not provide field measurements, installation supervision, jobsite troubleshooting, stair design, building-code approval, or verification of substrate, adhesive, or site conditions. The customer and installer remain responsible for preparation, fitting, and installation.

Customers normally supply the LVP. STEPIT LVP may also source material through distributors or local flooring dealers when requested and available. Material sourcing includes an additional service charge.

A separate stair nose normally uses one plank. A full-depth tread commonly requires two planks when the flooring is approximately 7 inches wide. Actual requirements vary by plank width, tread depth, component length, returns, testing, and product construction.

Standard turnaround is generally two business days after the approved material and final order details are received. Orders exceeding 100 pieces typically require 3–5 business days.

Rush fabrication may be available for an additional fee, depending on order size, production capacity, material, and the requested completion time.

Rush fabrication shortens production time when approved. Expedited shipping only shortens carrier transit time after fabrication is complete. Expedited shipping does not automatically shorten fabrication time.

Local orders are payable at pickup or approved local delivery. Orders that will be shipped must be paid in full before shipment. Material sourcing and other special-order charges may be required in advance.

Orders may be changed or canceled only before fabrication begins. Once fabrication has started, the order cannot be changed, canceled, or refunded.

When STEPIT LVP is sourcing the flooring, the order cannot be canceled after the material has been sourced or ordered.