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Specify a brass nosing and you are usually solving two problems at once: a step edge that is taking a beating, and an interior where an anodised aluminium trim would look wrong. This is a slimline single-channel bullnose in solid brass, 63.5mm across the tread, supplied cut to your stair rather than in fixed stock lengths. It is the profile to reach for on stone and timber flights, and on stairs finished in ceramics, laminate, LVT, vinyl or lino, where the covering stops at the nose and the edge itself needs to be metal. The manufacturer rates it for medium to heavy foot traffic in interior situations.
The channel carries a full-length insert, and which one you pick changes the numbers. The manufacturer publishes slip resistance values for each insert family: the Olympic Grip insert is rated SRV 102 dry and 71 wet, castellated PVC SRV 85 dry and 76 wet, smooth textured PVC SRV 65 dry and 56 wet, and the brass insert SRV 82 dry and 54 wet. Castellated PVC holds up best of the four once the surface is wet, which is why it is the usual choice for entrance flights and anywhere people arrive off the street. The brass insert is the aesthetic option — it reads as a single machined bar rather than a two-part trim — and it gives away wet grip to get there.
The section is solid brass throughout, so the colour goes all the way through and wear at the nose does not expose a different metal underneath. That matters most on the two antique finishes: the manufacturer notes they are chemically applied and hand finished, with a variance from batch to batch, and are intended to produce an aged, unpolished effect rather than a uniform one. Order all your flights together if you want them to match.
Light reflectance is published per finish, so you can check the step edge against the tread covering before you commit: Polished Brass 71.45, Satin Brass 59.55, Antique Brass 29.55 and Antique Bronze 9.15 — all manufacturer stated.
The manufacturer lists hotels, pubs, clubs, cafes, shops, schools, commercial offices and apartment buildings. In practice it goes into period staircases where a modern trim would jar, hotel and restaurant flights that need to survive service traffic, and refurbished common parts in apartment blocks. It is specified for interior use only — there is no external rating published for this profile.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Profile | Single channel bullnose, slimline |
| Tread width | 63.5mm |
| Material | Solid brass (alloy grade not published for this line) |
| Finishes | Antique Brass, Antique Bronze, Polished Brass, Satin Brass |
| Insert families | Brass, castellated PVC, smooth textured PVC, Olympic Grip |
| Insert colours | 31 across the four families — the insert is included, not sold separately |
| Slip resistance (SRV) | Olympic Grip 102 dry / 71 wet · castellated PVC 85 / 76 · brass 82 / 54 · smooth textured PVC 65 / 56 — manufacturer stated |
| Light reflectance (LRV) | Polished Brass 71.45 · Satin Brass 59.55 · Antique Brass 29.55 · Antique Bronze 9.15 — manufacturer stated |
| Lengths | Cut to size, 700–2700mm. Polished Brass is available to 3200mm by enquiry |
| Fixing | Mechanical fixing. Supplied undrilled as standard; drilling options available on request |
| Suitability | Medium to heavy foot traffic, interior situations — manufacturer stated |
| Fire rating | Not published for this line |
Start with the insert, because that is what your building control officer and your cleaners will both care about. If the flight is a main circulation route, an entrance, or anywhere wet feet arrive, take castellated PVC — its wet SRV of 76 is the highest of the four and the profiled surface sheds water. If the stair is dry and internal and the look is doing the work, the brass insert gives a continuous metal face. Olympic Grip has the highest dry figure at 102 and suits heavy-duty back-of-house flights where appearance matters less.
Then pick the finish. Polished and Satin Brass are bright and consistent; Antique Brass and Antique Bronze are darker, hand-finished and deliberately variable. Check the LRV figures above against your tread covering if you need a visible contrast at the step edge. Finally, measure each tread individually — old stairs are rarely uniform — and order each nosing to its own length.
Nosings are supplied undrilled as standard, so you set out your own fixing centres and countersink to suit the substrate. Drilled options, including drilling for concealing plugs on the PVC insert variants, are available — ask before you order, as drilled pieces are made to order. Fix into a clean, sound, level nose; on timber use screws suited to the tread, on stone or concrete use plugs and screws. Bed the profile down fully so the front face sits tight against the riser with no rocking.
Clean with a damp cloth and a neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive pads or acidic cleaners on any of the finishes. Polished Brass will dull over time unless it is lacquered or regularly polished; the antique finishes are meant to age and should be left alone.
Enter the length you need in millimetres between 700 and 2700 and we cut to that size, to a tolerance of 5mm. Price is per piece and does not change with length within that range, so a short nosing costs the same as a long one. Measure every tread — flights are rarely consistent — and order each piece to its own measurement. If you need Polished Brass longer than 2700mm, or any piece drilled, contact us before ordering.
View our complete range of stair nosing profiles — aluminium, rubber and PVC options for every application.
| Service | Timeframe | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard UK Delivery | 2 working days from dispatch | £9.99 |
Orders placed by 2pm (UK time) on a working day are dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 2pm or on non-working days are dispatched the next working day. Delivery takes 2 working days from dispatch. Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. UK delivery costs £9.99. Contact us for international enquiries.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 7 reviews.
Job done, and better priced than other metal trims Ive seen. Installed it in the lobby of our hotel on a worn stone staircase with no hassle. The fits spot-on, and the stair nosing looks both stylish and substantial under a lot of daily wear.
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
Had to sort out the corridor in our factory and this trim blended perfectly with our setup. Easy to mount on the lino steps, and you can feel the difference underfoot. It fits the industrial look beautifully.
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
Came properly packaged and wasnt too heavy to handle on delivery. Fitting the solid brass stair nosing on our busy gallery steps has made movement much more secure, even when its wet outside. This edging blends well with the decor and proves reliable under constant foot traffic.
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
Wasnt sure at first, the whole things quite weighty when it comes through the post. Came well-packed, with each bit individually wrapped, which I appreciated. We needed something robust for the backroom shop stairs and this solid brass stair nosing did just that – feels very secure underfoot even with constant comings and goings!
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
Installed it along the garden steps a few months back, and its holding up brilliantly. I was concerned about how the brass would look after continuous use and being outdoors, but its maintained its charm even in rainy weather! This bit of kit provides solid grip and shows zero signs of wear—definitely worth the investment for busy steps.
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
Got this to finish the stairs in our office and its made a subtle yet impressive difference. The solid brass stair nosing marries beautifully with the modern aesthetics, giving each step a touch of elegance. Not only does it look great, but it feels robust, proving sturdy under constant foot traffic throughout the week.
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
Sturdy bit of nosing. When outfitting an aging hotels staircase, we needed a sleek and durable solution that wouldnt detract from the historical atmosphere. The stair nosing was perfect as it fit the aesthetic beautifully and was cut to our needs flawlessly. It takes quite the wear and tear with ease in high-traffic areas like these, and installing it couldnt have been simpler!
Solid Brass Stair Nosing 63.5mm Bullnose, Anti-Slip Insert, Cut to Size
