Discover the Advantages of Rounded Stair Nosing

Stair nosing is used to cover the edge of each stair, the place where people normally tread. By using materials such as plastic, flexible rubber and vinyl you can protect the edge of the step from foot traffic. Heavy-duty edge-nosing will be suitable for even the busiest areas. Round nosing is a common type.

The contrasting type of stair nosing is what people call square nose. By using either type of stair nosing to cover your stair treads you get the following benefits:

• Less wear: Even the hardest stone stairs will wear down over time. By using flexible stair nosing, which is very easy to repair or replace, you can easily stop this issue from occurring and prolong the life of your stairs.
• Non-slip surfaces: Stair nosing is important for promoting better safety standards, as they provide a convenient grip underfoot. Stair nosing is even more important in public areas where people may have wet shoes.
• Visibility: Most stair nosing contrasts with the steps. This way, stair nosing can provide a highly visible and reflective surface for the edge of each step – so this can make it safer and easier for people to use the staircase.

Here we will discuss the pros and cons of rounded stair nosing specifically, which we are well-placed to explain as we provide a wide range of stair rods, brackets and other related items in the UK. We have sold high-quality stair products directly to customers since 1997.

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Why is Rounded Stair Nosing a Good Choice?

Finding the right type of stair nosing is a significant challenge, which is why we offer our customers helpful advice and guidance on products. But, in some cases, rounded stair nosing may be a particularly good option for a staircase.

Stair nosing is suitable for almost any type of non-domestic staircase, particularly those used by many different people. However, rounded stair nosing comes with some unique benefits such as the following:

1. Aesthetics: When choosing a square nose or a curved nose design the visual impression is an important factor. A rounded edge gives you a softer impression than a square edge, so they work well on large numbers of stairs. However, if you want a sharp look, round nosing is not a good choice.
2. Flexibility: You can use flexible PVC stair nosing to create the feeling of buoyant rubber stair treads. Vinyl stair treads give you a soft, flexible step edge that also helps to cushion the impact of each footstep as people walk up or down. Rubber or PVC can adapt to each person’s gait with ease.
3. Safety: You can get a bit more grip with rounded stair nosing, as there is a small gap between the nosing and the step that compresses every time a person walks on them. Even a small gap expands the surface area of your foot grip and gives you a little bit more support, so rounded nosing is safer.
4. Cost: One of the key advantages of stair nosing is the impact you can get despite a low cost. Rounded stair nosing has the additional benefit of often using fewer parts than square nosing and can be much simpler to install too, meaning that you can save a bit more money during the installation.
5. Performance: Scratches are much less likely to be visible on a round surface, so if you are predicting a significant amount of use they are a better option. Some damage still inevitably occurs, it is simply less obvious as you use the stairs.

There is no need to go for a completely rounded edge. There are a few different types like a half-rounded edge, sometimes called ‘bullnose’, that sticks out a bit less towards a person’s foot and could be a good compromise if you are unsure.

Buy High-Quality Rounded Stair Nosing

We can offer stair rods, brackets and a variety of nosing profiles for stairs in the UK at excellent prices. With free delivery on orders over £75 you can take advantage of our fantastic products to cover the tread of your stairs with a flexible edge, which is easily adjustable as well as removable should your nosing needs change. 

You will see our quality products when you buy. For more excellent advice and wise guidance on a variety of stair-related products please take a look at our blog, which will give you access to a wealth of information. We have extremely high ratings on independent sites such as ShopperApproved, so buy with confidence.

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