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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 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)

  • Aluminium bull nose stair nosing.Perfect for round edge timber and concrete stairs and steps Aluminium Bullnose Stair Nosing Ramp Profile-2.7m

    Aluminium Bullnose Stair Nosing Ramp Profile-2.7m

    Aluminium Bullnose Stair Nosings – Curved & Rounded Step Edge Protector Protect, define, and enhance your steps with our aluminium bullnose stair nosing, designed for use on thin carpets, LVT, vinyl, ceramic, stone, marble, steel, timber, or...

    £50.00 (Inc. VAT)
    £41.67 (Ex. VAT)
  •  Tile-in stair edging with PVC tread providing excellent edge protection and grip for the edge of the step. Tile-In Anti Skid Step Edging For Tiles 2.5m Tile-In Anti Skid Step Edging For Tiles 2.5m

    Tile-In Anti Skid Step Edging For Tiles 2.5m

    This is hard wearing tile-in stair edging with a modular aluminium base section and non-slip hard pvc insert,perfect  when transitioning from tile flooring to tile stairs. The step nosing profile improves slip on the step and also...

    £28.40 (Inc. VAT)
    £23.67 (Ex. VAT)
  • LED stair nosing for lvt,lino LED Stair Nosing For LVT-2.5m LED stair nosing for lvt,lino

    LED Stair Nosing For LVT-2.5m

    LED Stair Nosing Profile for LVT Flooring – 59x45mm Aluminium Lighting Trim Illuminate your stairs with this premium LED stair nosing profile, designed for Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring up to 3mm thick. The vinyl plank or tile is adhered to...

    £60.00 (Inc. VAT)
    £50.00 (Ex. VAT)
  • Glow in dark Anti Slip Heavy Duty Square Stair Nosing Glow in dark Anti Slip Heavy Duty Square Stair Nosing

    Glow in dark Anti Slip Heavy Duty Square Stair Nosing

    This is a glow in the dark heavy duty square anti slip stair nosing comprising both an anti slip pvc insert and a photoluminescent strip, on an aluminium profile.The right angled aluminum stair nosing is fitted onto the edge of step,where it is...

    £31.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £26.62 (Ex. VAT)
  •  DDA Rake Back Stair Nosing With Insert On Tread & Riser  DDA Rake Back Stair Nosing With Insert On Tread & Riser

    DDA Rake Back Stair Nosing With Insert On Tread & Riser

    This a rake back aluminium stair nosing with a ramp back edge,comprising of an aluminium channel with factory bonded 50mm insert material in same colour for both the tread and riser, providing a single solid band of colour visible when ascending and...

    £19.85 (Inc. VAT)
    £16.54 (Ex. VAT)
  • GRP step tread cover is a quick and cost-effective solution to improving safety and increasing slip resistance on stairs, steps, ramps, walkways, indoor or outdoors Anti Slip GRP Step Tread Cover Black and yellow grp stair tread covers on fire escape stairs

    Anti Slip GRP Step Tread Cover

    Extra Wide GRP Step Tread Covers – Anti-Slip Stair Safety Solution Enhance stair safety in commercial, industrial, and public spaces with our extra wide GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) step tread covers. Designed to fit over existing steps, these...

    £48.50 (Inc. VAT)
    £40.42 (Ex. VAT)
  • DDA Heavy Duty Rake Back Anti-Slip Stair Nosing DDA Heavy Duty Rake Back Anti-Slip Stair Nosing

    DDA Heavy Duty Rake Back Anti-Slip Stair Nosing

    This is a 5mm gauge, heavy duty single channel rake back anti-slip stair nosing. With a 60mm wide tread, and drop of 55mm at 83 degree angle, the profile features a PVC ant-slip insert in  permanently bonded to a sturdy base of extruded aluminium...

    £19.85 (Inc. VAT)
    £16.54 (Ex. VAT)
  • Indoor/Outdoor Stair Edging For Ceramic Tiles-2.5m Indoor/Outdoor Stair Edging For Ceramic Tiles-2.5m Indoor/Outdoor Stair Edging For Ceramic Tiles-2.5m

    Indoor/Outdoor Stair Edging For Ceramic Tiles-2.5m

    This is an extremely slip-resistant stair nosing profile in anodised aluminium for installation on tiled and natural stone steps.The profile with a tread of 42mm is designed for use with 37mm wide self adhesive anti slip diamondtred inlay.This...

    £86.99 (Inc. VAT)
    £72.49 (Ex. VAT)
  • 30x6mm Solid Polished Brass Stair Edging-2.5m 30x6mm Solid Polished Brass Stair Edging-2.5m 30x6mm Solid Polished Brass Stair Edging-2.5m

    30x6mm Solid Polished Brass Stair Edging-2.5m

    Ribbed Solid Polished Brass Stair Nosing – 30mm (2.5m) Upgrade your staircase with this solid polished brass stair nosing, featuring a gently radiused edge and anti-slip ribbed surface for enhanced safety. Designed for both residential and...

    £65.00 (Inc. VAT)
    £54.17 (Ex. VAT)
  • Modern Square step edging in silver anodised or titanium in a visible width of 8 mm is available in various heights. Aluminium Square Step Edging For Tiled Stairs-2.5m Aluminium Square Step Edging For Tiled Stairs-2.5m Aluminium Square Step Edging For Tiled Stairs-2.5m

    Aluminium Square Step Edging For Tiled Stairs-2.5m

    This is an aluminium stair nosing profile with a rectangular visible surface. It has a visible width of 8mm, and a grooved surface to provide stair grip. Material: Aluminium anodised Silver & Titanium Profile Height: 9/ 11/ 13.5mm Length: 2...

    £29.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £24.96 (Ex. VAT)
  • retrofit aluminium stair nosing with LED lighting Retrofit LED Aluminium Stair Edging-2.5m

    Retrofit LED Aluminium Stair Edging-2.5m

    This is an aluminium  stair edging profile with a grooved surface and a channel for LED lighting system that emits the light downwards optimally illuminating the underlying step. The LED channel integrated in the vertical side can be...

    £58.99 (Inc. VAT)
    £49.16 (Ex. VAT)
  • Aluminium stair edging tread for lvt,lino Aluminium stair edging tread for lvt/lino-2.5m

    Aluminium stair edging tread for lvt/lino-2.5m

    This is an aluminium stair edging designed for laying of lvt/lino flooring of up to 3mm thickness on stairs and platforms. With a 3mm gauge, this aluminium stair edging is sturdy and can be used to butt up to the vinyl, achieving a flush finish, with the...

    £22.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £19.12 (Ex. VAT)
  •  DDA Rake Back Anti-Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl, Lino   DDA Rake Back Anti-Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl, Lino

    DDA Rake Back Anti-Slip Stair Nosing For Vinyl, Lino

    This is a single channel anti-slip aluminium rake back stair nosing which has a 57mm tread and 55mm long riser. With a 3mm gauge,this DDA anti-slip stair nosing is ideal for use with resilient floor covering such as vinyl flooring/lino where the back...

    £18.25 (Inc. VAT)
    £15.21 (Ex. VAT)
  • Outdoor glow in dark DDA compliant out door nosing for use over concrete, tile, stone Glow In Dark  DDA  Outdoor Anti Slip Stair Nosing

    Glow In Dark DDA Outdoor Anti Slip Stair Nosing

    This is a glow in the dark DDA compliant aluminium stair nosing with a ramp back, incorporating extremely durable external grade slip resistant inlay. With a ramp back edge, the stair nosing is surface mounted and perfect for renovating any concrete...

    £40.20 (Inc. VAT)
    £33.50 (Ex. VAT)
  • tile-in  step edging for 20mm tiles Aluminium Step Edge Trim For 20mm Tiles - 2.8m 20mm tile-in step edging for outdoor tiles

    Aluminium Step Edge Trim For 20mm Tiles - 2.8m

    Aluminium Tile-In Step Edge Trim – 20mm Outdoor Anti-Slip Edging Perfect for outdoor steps, stairs, and raised tiled surfaces, this aluminium step edge profile offers a stylish and practical solution for safe, long-lasting edge protection...

    £21.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £18.29 (Ex. VAT)
  • DDA compliant external stair nosing  with anti slip inlay for tiled steps

    External DDA Tile-in Stair Nosing

    External Anti-Slip Tile-In Stair Nosing for Outdoor Steps (DDA Compliant) This product is a tile-in external stair nosing with a premium Diamondstep anti-slip inlay, designed for superior slip resistance in both wet and dry conditions. Unlike an...

    £31.95 (Inc. VAT)
    £26.62 (Ex. VAT)