What is stair nosing?

What does stair nosing mean exactly? Do I need it?

Asked by Elly on 13th May 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"It depends, if you have carpeting, probably not, if you have "bare" stairs, you can install anti-slip, and if there are panels or wood on them, you must install as a finishing"
Answered on 13th May 2021 - Member since Aug 2017 - report
"Stair nosings are used in the front of a step more commonly use in schools hospitals or anywhere where it required in the commercial sector not really in a home environment
They come in a range of materials from aluminium plastic rubber brass etc
They are drilled to the front edge of the tread and over hang the top of the riser

Hope that help
Dan
Dorset flooring solutions"
Answered on 14th May 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"This will depend on what you are doing to the stairs if using carpet then stairs should have a nosing but if you are cladding stairs with wood or laminate then you have to get a nosing to match your flooring"
Answered on 20th Jul 2021 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Stair nosing is what goes over the lip of the staircase. You can get rubber, metal and even glow in the dark. The flooring meets the nosing at either side."
Answered on 9th Jun 2021 - Member since May 2021 - report
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