Designing, manufacturing, and supplying premium stair nosings, anti-slip treads, and transition strips to architects, contractors, and facilities managers across the United Kingdom since 2005.
Stair Nosings UK (a trading name of Express Matting Services Ltd) is a specialist British manufacturer and supplier of premium stair nosing products, based in Burnley, Lancashire. Since 2005, we have designed, manufactured, and supplied stair nosings, anti-slip stair treads, and threshold transition strips to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the entire United Kingdom.
Every product meets or exceeds UK safety and accessibility standards
Protection from falling, collision, and impact — our nosings meet safe stair dimension and surface contrast requirements.
Contrast for stair nosings is set out in Approved Document M and BS 8300-2:2018; Approved Document K covers stair geometry, including the 25mm maximum nosing projection.
Access to and use of buildings — our products support accessible design for disabled persons in new-build and refurbishment.
Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment — our nosings meet luminance contrast requirements for the visually impaired.
Helping property owners and managers fulfil their duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons on stairways.
Slip resistance testing standards applied to all stair surface products, ensuring certified anti-slip performance.
Pendulum Test Values to BS 7976-2 (now BS EN 16165) are quoted on individual product pages where published.
Our anti-slip nosings help employers meet their duty to maintain safe flooring and stairways under the 1992 Regulations.
The reasons architects, contractors, and facilities managers trust us
Precision-extruded aluminium profiles produced at our Lancashire facility to EN 755 and EN 12020 specifications, with full quality traceability.
Every product meets Building Regs Part K, Part M, BS 8300, Equality Act, and HSE standards — with documentation to prove it.
20+ years of specialist knowledge in stair safety — our team advises on product selection, specification, and installation for every project type.
Standard delivery across the UK costs £9.99 and takes 2 working days from dispatch. Order by 2pm on a working day for same-day dispatch.
Bespoke nosing profiles, custom lengths, special finishes, and project-specific requirements — manufactured to your exact specification.
Dedicated trade pricing for contractors, specifiers, and regular customers — with volume discounts and credit terms available on application.
Comprehensive stair safety solutions for every environment
Heavy-duty, standard, and retrofit profiles in mill finish, anodised, and powder-coated finishes. Suitable for concrete, timber, and stone stairs in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
View Range →Flexible, resilient profiles ideal for retrofit applications in schools, hospitals, care homes, and residential properties. Available in a range of colours and profiles.
View Range →Premium profiles for high-specification commercial and architectural projects where aesthetics and durability are equally important.
View Range →Glow-in-the-dark safety nosings for emergency egress routes and low-light environments. Essential for fire safety compliance in commercial buildings.
View Range →Floor-to-floor transition profiles in aluminium, rubber, and PVC to bridge height differences and surface type changes between rooms and areas.
View Range →Adhesive-backed and mechanically fixed carborundum and rubber tread covers providing high-grip stair protection for the most demanding environments.
View Range →Trusted by professionals across every sector
Full technical data, CAD details, and NBS specifications for seamless integration into building design and project documentation.
Bulk supply for large construction projects with competitive trade pricing, reliable lead times, and site delivery coordination.
Social housing refurbishment and new-build projects with products meeting Part M accessibility and DDA compliance requirements.
Hospital, clinic, and care home installations where anti-slip performance and hygiene standards are critical safety requirements.
Education sector projects requiring durable, high-contrast nosings for busy stairwells and compliance with accessibility regulations.
Maintenance and refurbishment supply for commercial buildings, offices, and retail environments with fast turnaround on orders.
Common questions about our products and services
All our stair nosings comply with Building Regulations Approved Document K (Protection from Falling), Approved Document M (Access to Buildings), BS 8300:2018 (Accessible Built Environment), the Equality Act 2010 (DDA), BS EN ISO 10545 (slip resistance), and HSE Workplace Regulations 1992. We provide full compliance documentation with every order.
We manufacture and supply stair nosings in aluminium (mill finish, anodised, powder-coated), rubber, PVC, stainless steel, GRP (fibreglass), and photoluminescent materials. Aluminium extrusions are produced to EN 755 and EN 12020 specifications. Anti-slip inserts include carborundum (silicon carbide), rubber, and photoluminescent strips.
Yes. Our customers include local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, schools, universities, main contractors, specialist flooring contractors, architects, interior designers, and facilities management companies. We offer dedicated trade accounts with volume pricing and credit terms.
Our stair nosings are manufactured at our facility in Burnley, Lancashire using precision extrusion and fabrication techniques. We source anti-slip inserts from approved UK and European suppliers, ensuring full material compliance and traceability.
Yes. We offer bespoke stair nosing solutions including custom lengths, special finishes, non-standard profiles, and project-specific requirements. Contact our technical team for specification assistance and custom quotations.
Yes. We provide fast nationwide delivery across the entire United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Standard UK delivery costs £9.99 and takes 2 working days from dispatch. Order by 2pm (UK time) on a working day for same-day dispatch.
Unit 1b - Summit Works
Manchester Road
Burnley, BB11 5HG
Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00 (UK time)
VAT No: GB987256073
Our technical team is here to help you select the right stair nosing solution. Get expert advice, competitive quotes, and fast delivery — all from one trusted UK supplier.
