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Stair Nosing   If you're working with carpeted stairs, you already know the challenge. Carpet adds comfort and warmth, but it also introduces slip risks, fraying edges, and complicated stair nosing choices. Whether you’re a contractor fitting out rental properties, a facilities manager overseeing office upgrades, or a DIYer improving your home, choosing the right stair nosing is crucial. With the right stair nosing, you can maintain the softness of carpet while adding Anti-Slip Stair Edges , prolonging tread life, and meeting UK building compliance standards. But not every profile will sit properly or perform as expected. Let’s walk through what to look for and how to make the best choice. Why Stair Nosing Is Still Essential with Carpet Carpeted stairs may feel grippy underfoot, but over time the fibres compress and wear unevenly. This creates an irregular surface and can lead to slips, particularly on the front edge of each tread. Stair nosing reinforces the transition betwee...
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Bullnose Stair Nosing Explained: Benefits of the Rounded Edge Design


Whether you're managing a school, upgrading an office, overseeing a commercial build, or taking on a home improvement project, stair safety and visual finish are critical to success. One key feature that delivers both is bullnose stair nosing – a robust, compliant, and visually smart solution




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At Mafson, we specialise in professional-grade stair nosing solutions designed for heavy-duty use across commercial, domestic, and industrial settings. Built for longevity and user safety, our bullnose profiles are trusted by UK contractors and specifiers nationwide.

What Is Bullnose Stair Nosing?

Bullnose stair nosing features a rounded, convex edge that offers both an elegant appearance and improved stair safety. The curved design is particularly useful for preventing trips while maintaining a smooth, professional finish.

A prime example is our PVC Bullnose Stair Nosing with Anti-Slip Rubber Angle Step Edge, which combines a hard wearing PVC base with a replaceable anti-slip rubber insert, making it ideal for high-footfall areas such as schools, offices, retail spaces, and commercial stairwells.

Top Reasons UK Contractors Specify Bullnose Stair Nosing

1. Anti-Slip Protection

The integrated rubber angle inserts offer reliable slip resistance underfoot, even in damp, outdoor, or high-traffic conditions. This is essential for commercial stair safety, especially in schools, healthcare facilities, and public buildings.

Explore our full anti-slip stair nosing rubber collection.


2. Durability for Heavy Use

Constructed from industrial-grade PVC with embedded rubber treads, Mafson bullnose profiles withstand high-frequency foot traffic without degrading. This makes them ideal for contractor stair solutions where long-term performance matters.

3. Visual Contrast and UK Building Compliance

Mafson nosings are available in high-visibility colour inserts like black, grey, or yellow. These inserts help improve step visibility and assist with compliance to UK building regulations and safety codes.

4. Professional Aesthetic

The rounded bullnose finish gives stairs a clean, modern look while softening the edge profile – important in professional environments where both appearance and accessibility matter.


For more options, view our bullnose stair nosing collection.

Highlighted Bullnose Stair Nosing Products from Mafson

PVC Bullnose Stair Nosing – Anti-Slip Rubber Angle Step Edge

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  • Material: PVC body with rubber anti-slip insert

  • Dimensions: 1.2m  × 40mm x 40 mm

  • Colour Options: Black base with black, grey, or yellow insert

  • Fixing: Screw-down or adhesive

  • Best for: High-traffic zones such as schools, retail, and commercial offices

  • Extras: Replaceable rubber inserts for low maintenance costs

This option combines high visibility, long wear life, and easy installation, which is essential for contractors working to budget and specification.

Aluminium Stair Nosing – Self-Adhesive Edge Protection

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  • Material: Aluminium

  • Dimensions: 900mm × 25mm x 20

  • Finish: Brushed silver

  • Fixing: Self-adhesive

  • Best for: Light-use stairs, office fit-outs, or interim refurbishments

Whether you're upgrading outdated stairwells or planning a new commercial building, explore Mafson’s full selection of GRP Stair Nosing, Anti-Slip Stair Nosing, and Anti-Slip Products. From high-traffic office staircases to leisure centres and schools, Mafson has the right fit.

How to Install and Maintain Bullnose Stair Nosing

Installation Tips

  1. Clean the step surface thoroughly

  2. Measure and cut the nosing to size

  3. Test fit before final fixing

  4. Apply strong adhesive or secure with screws for heavy traffic areas

For greater grip and wear resistance, explore our commercial stair nosing options.

Maintenance Guidelines

  • Wipe down regularly using a non-abrasive cleaner

  • Inspect rubber inserts periodically and replace when worn

  • Avoid harsh solvents that may degrade the rubber or adhesive

This routine keeps your anti-slip stair edges effective and compliant over time.

More Options from Mafson: Built for Contractors, Designed for Users

At Mafson, we design with both users and specifiers in mind. Our full nosing selection is tailored for professionals seeking compliant, long-lasting finishes:

  • PVC Stair Nosing: Lightweight and affordable

  • Bullnose Stair Nosing: Perfect for sleek commercial interiors

  • Commercial Stair Nosing: Heavy-duty, high-traffic durability

  • Aluminium Nosings: Corrosion-resistant, minimalist look

  • Best-Selling Stair Nosings: Trusted by UK professionals

  • PVC Inserts for Colour Change: Easy upgrades without full replacement

Why Specify Mafson Early in Your Project?

By including Mafson’s bullnose stair nosing in your project designs from the outset, contractors and architects can:

  • Streamline UK building compliance

  • Ensure a consistent, professional finish

  • Prevent costly retrofitting or rework later

  • Access local UK-based supply and support

Our solutions are engineered for ease of installation and spec documentation, simplifying both procurement and onsite works.

Explore Mafson’s Bullnose Stair Nosing Solutions

Whether you're retrofitting a school, upgrading stairwells in a healthcare facility, or building a new office fit-out, bullnose stair nosing from Mafson offers a compliant, safe, and durable solution.

Browse our full bullnose stair nosing collection

Or explore all our stair nosing categories

For long-term safety and standout design, specify Mafson.


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