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Dec 17, 2025

What Stair Nosing Accessories Do You Need?

Stair nosing accessories are designed to complement and extend stair nosing installations, improving safety, durability, and visual continuity across staircases. Commonly used in commercial, public, and high-traffic environments, these profiles allow installers to extend tread depth, accommodate retrofit installations, and achieve clean transitions between stair nosings and surrounding floor finishes. We manufacture a comprehensive range […]

Sep 09, 2025

How to Install Stair Nosings and Floor Trims

Contents: The Right Preparation: The Foundation of a Flawless Install Preparation of the subfloor is always the first step when installing new flooring, flooring trims or stair nosings. There are many different subfloor types such as concrete and wood, and each requires its own assessment. Concrete Its porous nature can lead to moisture issues that […]

May 19, 2025

What are the best LVT Stair Nosings?

Originally introduced in the 1970s and gaining widespread popularity in the 2000s, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) has emerged as a stylish, durable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional carpet and hardwood flooring. While LVT is known for its resilience, certain high-traffic areas remain vulnerable to wear and damage, most notably, staircases. With consistent daily foot traffic […]

Brass Stair Nosings on a marble effect spiral staircase

Aug 07, 2024

The Benefits of Choosing Brass Stair Nosings for Safety and Style

Regarding stair safety and style, CAT Brass Stair Nosings stand out from the rest. We have always used high-quality brass to ensure exceptional durability and long-lasting performance. This commitment to quality means every one of our customers benefits from a perfectly safe and stylish staircase. Our brass stair nosings not only elevate the aesthetic appeal […]

Jul 16, 2024

CAT Profile Finishes: A Comprehensive Guide

Over the last 35+ years, CAT have been developing unique profile finishes to match any home, business or public space. Our finishes feature in thousands of areas across the UK from the likes of Theatre Royal in Drury Lane to Heythrop Park in The Cotswolds. In 1999, we pioneered our hand-applied Antique Bronze and Antique […]

Feb 01, 2024

Staircase: Design, Safety and Guidelines

Staircase Guidelines, governed by Part M and Part K of the UK building standards, provide essential direction for safe and compliant staircase construction. Adhering to these standards is crucial for accessibility and safety, particularly in public and commercial spaces. CAT, a leading manufacturer of stair nosings, offers a diverse range of options in brass, aluminium […]

Nov 29, 2023

External Nosings: Upgrading Your Outdoor Space

Winter in the UK poses challenges with unpredictable weather changes, demanding a year-round preparation for outdoor spaces. High slip resistance and visibility are key elements in ensuring that external staircases are safe to use all year round. We believe that style and functionality can coexist seamlessly, even in external and frequented public spaces hence we’ve […]

Oct 24, 2023

Designing for All: Accessibility In Flooring Accessories

Accessibility in Flooring Accessories, what does it mean? Over the years, the topic of inclusivity and accessibility has become the forefront of a lot of conversations, especially within the commercial buildings space. We recognise that our products play a crucial role in ensuring that commercial spaces are accessible to people of all abilities. Inclusivity ensures […]

Sep 25, 2023

Staircase Stringers: What are they and which ones do I need?

Staircase Stringers are used on either side of a staircase, you may also see them called “String”, “Stringer Board” or “stairway side edging”. Staircase Stringers cover where the treads and risers are fixed on the step, you may have a stringer, cut stringer, and wall stringer. Wall stringers sit flush against the wall, connecting the […]

Sep 11, 2023

How to maintain Black Anodised Stair Nosings?

Black Anodising is a great option for Stair Nosings, when you are looking for a stylish black profile. Black Anodising creates a protective oxide layer on the surface of metals like aluminum, which enhances their durability and corrosion resistance, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of rust. It also has an improved colour fastness meaning […]

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