When it comes to stair nosing, there are four main product ranges and four profile shapes to know. Each combination delivers tailored safety, durability, compliance, and style for any environment.
The 4 Main Types of Stair Nosing Shape
Gradus stair nosing profiles come in a variety of shapes, each tailored for specific environments and flooring types.
Square profiles - Feature a clean, straight-edged design that fits flush with square steps, making it perfect for general commercial interiors.
Rakeback profiles – Are for areas where reducing visual bulk is important - like retail, healthcare, and education settings. This profile incorporates a sloped face angled back from the tread.
Kinked Face profiles – Blends a square edge with a subtle angled face, offering a secure fit on both square and rakeback steps.
Bullnose profiles - Bring a rounded front edge that softens the stair appearance, making it a great choice for hospitality venues, heritage buildings, and residential-style environments.
Explore Gradus stair nosing profiles built for durability, safety, and style - ideal for everything from high-traffic zones to premium interiors.
The 4 Main Types of Stair Nosing Types:
Gradus stair nosing profiles come in a variety of shapes, each tailored for specific environments and flooring types.
XT Range - provides enhanced safety with inserts that wrap around the leading edge of the step, ideal for high traffic environments and busy stair cases.
Traditional Range - with factory-bonded inserts and visible fixings, suits general commercial use both inside and out.
Elite Range - Uses concealed mechanical fixings, for a clean, modern aesthetic, making it perfect for offices and hospitality settings.
Trans-Edge Range – This heavy-duty range is built for extreme conditions, offering robust aluminium channels for transport hubs, industrial sites, and external stairs.
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