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STAIR NOSINGS

Stair Nosings UK – Safer, More Durable Stair Edges for Residential & Commercial Use

Stair nosings improve safety, visibility and durability on staircases. They help reduce slips by adding grip at the leading edge, protect stair treads from impact and wear, and can support compliance with UK accessibility expectations where step-edge contrast and slip resistance are important.

Whether you need a single replacement stair nosing or a full project supply, browse our range of anti-slip stair nosings in multiple profiles and finishes — including options for LVT, laminate, vinyl, and bullnose stair nosings.

Are Stair Nosings Required in the UK?

Stair nosings are not explicitly mandated in every situation, but they are commonly used to meet the intent of UK accessibility and building safety guidance (including the principles set out in Part M and BS 8300) where stair edges present a slip/trip risk or where improved visual contrast is required. If you’re working in public, commercial, or high-footfall settings, selecting the right profile and slip-resistant surface is often essential.

Why Use Stair Nosings?

  • Improve safety: Increased traction at the stair edge helps reduce slips and falls.
  • Protect stair edges: Prevents chipping, cracking, and premature wear at the most impacted part of the step.
  • Enhance visibility: Options with inserts and contrast finishes help define step edges for safer navigation.
  • Support compliance: Better slip resistance and visibility can help you meet accessibility expectations in many environments.

Choose by Flooring Type

Select a stair nosing that matches your finished floor and installation method:

Types & Materials – Aluminium, GRP, PVC & More

  • Aluminium, brass & stainless steel: Durable, hard-wearing nosings for residential or commercial use (including suitable options for external applications, depending on profile and fixing method).
  • GRP stair nosings: Excellent for wet, external, and industrial environments where high grip is essential.
  • PVC & rubber: Flexible, cost-effective options designed for busy indoor areas.
  • Wooden stair nosings: Classic finishes for home staircases and interior renovations.

Slip Resistance & Safety – Selecting an Anti-Slip Stair Nosing

For high-traffic or higher-risk areas (such as hospitals, public buildings, schools and industrial sites), choose stair nosings designed to increase traction at the leading edge. Many options use anti-slip inserts and robust surface textures to improve grip. You can also match the right shape to your stair design with square, bullnose, and rake-back profiles.

For heavy-duty applications, browse our commercial stair nosings.

Easy to Fit & Maintain

Many stair nosings are available with pre-drilled holes for secure mechanical fixing, while other profiles suit adhesive installation depending on the substrate and environment. Once installed, stair nosings help maintain a professional finish and reduce ongoing stair-edge maintenance.

Explore our full range of aluminium stair nosings and laminate stair nosings to find the right match for your project.

Choosing the Right Stair Nosing

To choose the best stair nosing, consider:

  • Floor type: laminate/wood, LVT, vinyl/lino, tile, or concrete
  • Environment: indoor, outdoor, wet areas, or industrial settings
  • Traffic level: domestic, commercial, or heavy-duty
  • Safety needs: slip resistance and step-edge visibility/contrast

Use the filters on this page or read our nosing for stairs guide for help selecting the right product.

For accessibility-led projects, see our guide to accessibility-compliant stair nosings and how improved visibility and grip can support safer stair use for everyone.

Download Stair Nosings Installation Guide (PDF)

  • anti-slip stair nosing for vinyl on square step Square Non Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl ,Lino

    Square Non Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl ,Lino

    Square Aluminium Stair Nosing for LVT & Vinyl Flooring – Single Channel, Anti-Slip Profile This durable square aluminium stair nosing is designed for LVT, vinyl, and lino flooring installations, offering a crisp 90° edge for modern, safe,...

    £12.50 (Inc. VAT)
    £10.42 (Ex. VAT)
  • 45x23mm Aluminium Stair Nosing For Carpet,Tile & Vinyl 45x23mm Aluminium Stair Nosing For Carpet,Tile & Vinyl

    45x23mm Aluminium Stair Nosing For Carpet,Tile & Vinyl

    These are Anodised aluminium retro-fit stair nosings that can be used on existing carpeted, vinyl, laminate,tile ,wood or screed stairs to protect the flooring material from getting damaged. The stair edge nosing can also be used to cover areas where...

    £8.99 (Inc. VAT)
    £7.49 (Ex. VAT)
  • Polished solid brass stair nosing with mirror finish - anti-slip and durable 45x23mm Solid Polished Brass Stair Nosings - 2.5m

    45x23mm Solid Polished Brass Stair Nosings - 2.5m

    Polished Solid Brass Stair Nosing – Mirror Finish (2.5m) Upgrade your staircase with our premium polished solid brass stair nosing – a high-quality brass stair nosing designed for both residential and commercial projects across the UK...

    £110.00 (Inc. VAT)
    £91.67 (Ex. VAT)
  • Anti-slip stair nosing for outdoors Outdoor/Indoor Rake Back Anti Slip Stair Nosing,Ramp Profile-2.5m

    Outdoor/Indoor Rake Back Anti Slip Stair Nosing,Ramp Profile-2.5m

    This rake back stair nosing is engineered from high-quality anodised aluminium and fitted with an anti slip external grade Diamondtred inlay. Designed with a ramped back edge to minimise trip hazards, the step nosing profile offers a secure and practical...

    £59.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £49.96 (Ex. VAT)
  • Stair Edging For LVT & Design Flooring-2.5m

    Stair Edging For LVT & Design Flooring-2.5m

    Aluminium Stair Nosing for LVT, Vinyl & Other Flooring Upgrade your stairs with this aluminium stair nosing strip, perfect for LVT stair nosing, vinyl, or lino floors. Designed for stairs and steps with floor covering heights of 3mm and 5mm, this...

    £19.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £16.62 (Ex. VAT)
  • surface mounted rigid pvc stair nosing for use over hard flooring or vinyl Rigid PVC Stair Nosing ,Ramp Profile

    Rigid PVC Stair Nosing ,Ramp Profile

    The stair nose in rigid, sturdy PVC consists of a hard PVC profile and an anti-slip soft PVC inner insert which is available in a variety of colours. and is suitable for heavy pedestrian traffic.This solid and durable PVC stair nosing is suitable for...

    £13.89 (Inc. VAT)
    £11.57 (Ex. VAT)
  • Aluminium Stair Edging,Pre-drilled - 2.7m. Aluminium Stair Edging,Pre-drilled - 2.7m. Aluminium Stair Edging,Pre-drilled - 2.7m. Aluminium Stair Edging,Pre-drilled - 2.7m.

    Aluminium Stair Edging,Pre-drilled - 2.7m.

    Anodised Aluminium Stair Nosing Edge Trim – Square Edge Decorative Grooved Profile (2.7m, Silver) Give your stairs a neat, durable finish with this high-quality anodised aluminium stair nosing edge trim. The profile features a square edge design...

    £18.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £15.79 (Ex. VAT)
  • DDA Heavy Duty Square Anti-Slip Stair Nosing DDA Heavy Duty Square Anti-Slip Stair Nosing

    DDA Heavy Duty Square Anti-Slip Stair Nosing

    This heavy duty single channel aluminium stair nosing for carpet is engineered with a 55mm deep riser and 60mm tread—a key feature that makes it fully DDA compliant for use in public and commercial buildings. The deeper 55mm drop provides...

    £19.85 (Inc. VAT)
    £16.54 (Ex. VAT)
  • Aluminium tile-in stair nosing with grooved tread to ensure non-slip surface. Aluminium Non Slip Grooved Tread Tile-In Stair Edge Nosing For Tiles- 2.5m Aluminium Non Slip Grooved Tread Tile-In Stair Edge Nosing For Tiles- 2.5m Aluminium Non Slip Grooved Tread Tile-In Stair Edge Nosing For Tiles- 2.5m

    Aluminium Non Slip Grooved Tread Tile-In Stair Edge Nosing For Tiles- 2.5m

    This non slip tile-in stair nosing profile is designed for ceramic tile installations on stairs and steps, providing a sleek, durable finish while enhancing slip resistance. Featuring a grooved aluminium tread for improved grip, this solid metal stair...

    £21.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £18.29 (Ex. VAT)
  • 55x44mm anti-slip aluminium stair nosing Long Riser Anti Slip Stair Nosing For Laminate,Carpets, Wood-54x44mm-2.5m

    Long Riser Anti Slip Stair Nosing For Laminate,Carpets, Wood-54x44mm-2.5m

    This is a retrofit anti slip stair nosing profile with a long riser, that can be fitted over the edge of laminate,wood flooring,thin carpets or ceramic tile stairways after installation.This anti slip stair nose edging defines,refinishes and protects...

    £40.00 (Inc. VAT)
    £33.33 (Ex. VAT)
  • Double channel bull nose stair nosing with wider tread for carpet Double Channel Rounded Anti Slip Stair Nosing

    Double Channel Rounded Anti Slip Stair Nosing

    Double Channel Bullnose Aluminium Stair Nosing for Carpet & Hard Floors – Heavy Duty, Anti-Slip Our double channel bullnose aluminium stair nosing for carpet and hard floor coverings is designed for extra-wide stair treads (typically over...

    £21.89 (Inc. VAT)
    £18.24 (Ex. VAT)
  • Stainless steel stair nosing for use over hard flooring.Perfect for food and marine industry. Stainless Steel Stair Nosing - 2.5m Stainless Steel Stair Nosing - 2.5m

    Stainless Steel Stair Nosing - 2.5m

    This is a stainless steel stair nosing that makes a stair/step edge attractive and safe to walk on and can be retrofitted in existing stairs. Available in stainless steel(V2A),the profile can be used both internally or externally in residential and...

    £28.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £24.12 (Ex. VAT)
  • Aluminium Stair Nosing For Lino,LVT & Thin Tiles- 2.7m Aluminium Stair Nosing For Lino,LVT & Thin Tiles- 2.7m Aluminium Stair Nosing For Lino,LVT & Thin Tiles- 2.7m Aluminium Stair Nosing For Lino,LVT & Thin Tiles- 2.7m

    Aluminium Stair Nosing For Lino,LVT & Thin Tiles- 2.7m

    This is a decorative double edged aluminium stair nosing profile into which can be inserted edges of vinyl/lino, VT and thin ceramic tiles and accommodates both the step and riser. With a grooved surface to give a friction grip anti slip edge, this...

    £25.00 (Inc. VAT)
    £20.83 (Ex. VAT)
  • Anti-slip LED stair nosing for use over hard flooring or thin carpets/lino LED Anti-Slip Stair Nosing,Lights Out LED Anti-Slip Stair Nosing,Lights Out

    LED Anti-Slip Stair Nosing,Lights Out

    Aluminium LED Stair Nosing Profile with Anti-Slip Insert & Front Illumination This LED stair nosing profile is a premium commercial-grade aluminium stair edging designed to combine safety, durability, and elegant lighting. Featuring an integrated...

    £16.65 (Inc. VAT)
    £13.87 (Ex. VAT)
  • Long Riser Heavy Duty  Anti-Slip Bullnose Stair Nosing Long Riser Heavy Duty  Anti-Slip Bullnose Stair Nosing

    Long Riser Heavy Duty Anti-Slip Bullnose Stair Nosing

    Heavy Duty Long Riser Bullnose Aluminium Stair Nosing – Anti-Slip Protect and enhance deep carpeted stairs with our long riser bullnose stair nosing. Designed for high-traffic residential and commercial staircases, this heavy-duty aluminium...

    £19.50 (Inc. VAT)
    £16.25 (Ex. VAT)
  • Wood stair nosing for ceramic tile stairs and steps Wood Stair Nosing For Tiles For Indoors-2.5m Wood Stair Nosing For Tiles For Indoors-2.5m

    Wood Stair Nosing For Tiles For Indoors-2.5m

    Oak Tile Stair Nosing with Aluminium Reinforcement – For 10mm & 13.5mm Tiles This high-quality indoor tile stair nosing features a finely textured solid European oak surface supported by a perforated aluminium base for exceptional fixing...

    £89.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £74.96 (Ex. VAT)
  • Stair edging for lvt/lino flooring Decorative Stair Edging For  LVT/Vinyl Flooring-2.7m

    Decorative Stair Edging For LVT/Vinyl Flooring-2.7m

    Decorative Aluminium Stair Nosing for LVT & Vinyl Flooring – Anodised Finish This stylish LVT stair nosing profile is crafted from high-quality anodised aluminium, designed to provide a clean, professional finish for stairs fitted with Luxury...

    £19.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £16.62 (Ex. VAT)
  •  DDA  Square Anti-Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl, Lino   DDA  Square Anti-Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl, Lino

    DDA Square Anti-Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl, Lino

    This is a single channel anti-slip aluminium square stair nosing which has a 56mm tread and 55mm long riser. With a 3mm gauge,this DDA compliant anti-slip stair nosing is ideal for use with resilient floor covering such as vinyl flooring/lino where the...

    £18.25 (Inc. VAT)
    £15.21 (Ex. VAT)
  • Rake Back Heavy Duty Stair Nosing For Carpets Rake Back Heavy Duty Stair Nosing For Carpets

    Rake Back Heavy Duty Stair Nosing For Carpets

    Our rake-back aluminium stair carpet edge trim is a heavy-duty metal profile designed for carpeted stairs or steps that slope backward at around an 83° angle. This specialist metal stair nosing for carpet installations features a 5 mm gauge to...

    £14.99 (Inc. VAT)
    £12.49 (Ex. VAT)
  • Anti-slip stair nosing with inlay suitable for external use. Exterior/Interior Anti Slip Square Stair Nosing Ramp Profile - 2.5m square anti slip stair nosing with brown external grade inlay on wooden steps.

    Exterior/Interior Anti Slip Square Stair Nosing Ramp Profile - 2.5m

    This  anodised aluminium square anti slip stair nosing features a high-quality non slip Diamondtred inlay, designed to deliver maximum safety and durability for a variety of indoor and outdoor stair applications. Engineered with a ramped back edge...

    £65.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £54.96 (Ex. VAT)
  • Glow in the dark outdoor anti-slip stair nosing Glow In Dark Outdoor Anti Slip Stair Nosing,Ramp Profile

    Glow In Dark Outdoor Anti Slip Stair Nosing,Ramp Profile

    Glow in the Dark Stair Nosing – Photoluminescent Outdoor Anti-Slip Ramp Profile This glow in the dark stair nosing is engineered for environments where visibility is critical in low-light, dim or emergency conditions. The profile combines a...

    £31.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £26.62 (Ex. VAT)
  • Heavy duty rigid pvc stair nosing for carpet Heavy Duty Rigid PVC Stair Nosing For Carpeted Stairs

    Heavy Duty Rigid PVC Stair Nosing For Carpeted Stairs

    This is a hard wearing heavy duty rigid PVC stair edging comprising a  black pvc-u channel and factory bonded pvc inserts in a variety of colours. The hard nose PVC square stair nosing for carpeted stairs is used in most commercial and domestic...

    £14.99 (Inc. VAT)
    £12.49 (Ex. VAT)