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What Stair Nosing Accessories Do You Need?

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What Are Stair Nosing Accessories

Stair nosing accessories are designed to support, extend and enhance stair nosing installations across commercial, public and residential environments. Commonly used to create smoother transitions `and extend stair tread coverage, these accessory profiles help improve stair safety, installation flexibility and long-term durability.

Compatible with a wide range of stair nosing systems, stair nosing accessories are often specified for refurbishment projects, retrofit stair upgrades and high-traffic commercial environments where reliable edge protection and clean finishing details are required.

We manufacture a comprehensive range of stair nosing accessories to customer specification, produced in high-quality aluminium and brass. The range is engineered to integrate seamlessly with our stair nosings, providing reliable fixing solutions, enhanced slip resistance and a consistent aesthetic across new-build and refurbishment projects.

Aluminium Stair Nosing Accessories

Manufactured in our premium mill, satin, and polished aluminium finishes, these accessories are designed for use with 5mm gauge aluminium stair nosings with infill. Interlocking features across the range ensure secure alignment and consistent performance.

ANEXT – Tread Extender for 5mm Aluminium Nosings with Infill

ANEXT is designed to extend the stair tread by 59mm, allowing multiple profiles to be used together for complete tread coverage where required.

AN51/55 Aluminium Stair Nosing Installed with 3 ANEXT Tread Extenders to achieve 239 of going cover.

This solution is ideal where existing stair dimensions require extension without compromising safety or appearance.

ANRE25 – Ramp Profile for 5mm Aluminium Nosings with Infill

ANRE25 provides a controlled transition from stair tread to finished floor surface, particularly in retrofit scenarios.

AN51/55 Aluminium Stair Nosing Installed with ANRE25 Ramp Detail.
AN51/55 Aluminium Stair Nosing Installed with ANEXT Tread Extender and ANRE25 Ramp Detail.

This profile reduces trip risk while maintaining a clean, professional finish.

ANE – Naplock Profile for 5mm Aluminium Nosings with Infill

ANE is a naplock profile designed to secure carpet finishes directly behind stair nosings or ANEXT profiles.

AN51/55 Aluminium Stair Nosing Installed with ANE Nap Detail.
AN51/55 Aluminium Stair Nosing Installed with ANEXT Tread Extender and ANE Nap Detail.

It provides a durable and reliable solution for carpeted stair installations in high-traffic environments.

Brass Stair Nosing Accessories

CAT’s brass stair nosing accessories are available in four signature brass finishes, offering flexibility to suit both traditional and contemporary interiors. Designed for use with solid brass ribbed tread nosings and nosings with infill, these profiles prioritise longevity and visual consistency.

BTI25 & BTI52– Brass Ribbed Tread Stair Tread Extenders

These tread extenders can be used behind solid ribbed tread brass nosings or independently as stair tread inserts.

BN67 Brass Stair Nosing Installed with 3 BTI52 Tread Extenders, rebated to achieve 223mm of going cover.

These profiles offer a practical solution where extended tread depth or enhanced ribbed detailing is required.

BNE – Naplock Profile for Brass Stair Nosings

BNE is designed to provide a secure carpet interface behind brass stair nosings or tread extenders.

BN55 Brass Stair Nosing installed with BNE Nap Detail.
BN67 Brass Stair Nosing Installed with BNE Nap Detail.

This profile ensures long-term performance in demanding commercial environments.

BNFE30 – Ramp Detail for Brass Stair Nosings

BNFE30 provides a feather-edge transition, ideal for retrofit applications and finished floor interfaces.

BN67 Brass Stair Nosing Installed with BBTI25 Tread Extender and BNFE30 Ramp Detail.
BN67 Brass Stair Nosing Installed with BNFE30 Ramp Detail.

Where Are Stair Nosing Accessories Used?

Stair nosing accessories are commonly specified for commercial refurbishments, retrofit stair upgrades and high-traffic public environments where safe transitions and durable stair edge detailing are required. These profiles are frequently used in offices, hospitality venues, education facilities and public buildings to help improve installation flexibility, support floor finish transitions and maintain a consistent finish across staircases.

Our stair nosing accessories are engineered to extend tread depth, manage transitions, and support a wide range of floor finishes while maintaining safety and design consistency. With robust aluminium and brass options, multiple fixing methods, and stock or bespoke length supply, we provide practical, specification-led solutions for both new installations and refurbishment projects. For further technical guidance or assistance selecting the appropriate stair nosing accessory, please contact our customer service team.

Stair nosings can be used with a wide range of flooring materials including carpet, LVT, wood, tile, stone, laminate and vinyl flooring. Different stair nosing profiles are designed to suit different floor finishes, flooring depths and installation requirements.

Yes. Stair nosings are widely specified for commercial buildings due to their safety, durability and anti-slip benefits. Commercial stair nosings are commonly used in high-footfall environments where stair edges are exposed to frequent wear and where improved slip resistance is required.

Stair nosings are commonly used in offices, retail spaces, schools, universities, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, public buildings and residential developments. They are suitable for both new-build and refurbishment projects where stair safety and durability are important considerations.

Stair nosings help improve stair safety by increasing visibility on step edges and enhancing underfoot grip, particularly in high-traffic or public access areas. They also help protect stair edges from impact and wear, helping extend the lifespan of stair finishes and flooring materials.

Stair nosings are protective edging profiles installed on the front edge of steps to improve safety, increase slip resistance and protect stair edges from wear and damage. They are commonly used in commercial, public and residential environments to provide a cleaner, more durable staircase finish.

For information on how to create a template, please follow our templating section here: https://catflooringaccessories.com/fabrication/

For detailed information about stair nosings and their legal status, please refer to our article: What Are Stair Nosings and Are They a Legal Requirement?