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    Unfinished Oak Stair Nosing 15mm, 2.7m

    £48.00 £57.60 per length  Inc. VAT  Ex. VAT

    A stair nosing finishes the front edge of a step where flooring meets the tread, and it does two jobs at once: it gives stairs a clear, defined edge that's easier to judge underfoot, and it protects what would otherwise be an exposed, vulnerable edge of the flooring itself. This range is mostly solid oak, with ash, beech, maple and walnut also available, sized for 10mm, 15mm and 20mm floors.

    Matching the nosing to your floor thickness

    The most important measurement is your floor's actual thickness, since a nosing built for a 20mm floor won't sit correctly against a 10mm or 15mm floor, and vice versa. Most nosings in this range are labelled clearly by the floor thickness they're designed for, and the width and depth of the nosing profile changes accordingly, so checking your floor's spec sheet or measuring it directly before ordering will save a returned or ill-fitting piece. If the exact floor thickness doesn't line up neatly with a standard size, a universal stair nosing profile is also available, designed to adapt across a small range of thicknesses rather than one fixed measurement.

    Brand-matching profiles

    Some ranges offer nosings designed to match a specific flooring system rather than just a generic thickness. Kahrs nosings are built for their Woodloc click floors specifically, Xylo offers a matching nosing in both standard and click formats, and V4 has a "lip over" nosing designed to sit over the stair edge rather than butt against it. If you've fitted one of these branded floors, matching the nosing to the same brand generally gives the closest colour and grain match, since generic oak nosings can vary slightly from a specific engineered range's finish.

    Finish options

    Lacquered nosings arrive factory-sealed and ready to fit, which is the most common choice when matching an already-lacquered floor. Oiled nosings suit oiled floors for the same reason, giving a consistent look and finish across the whole staircase. Unfinished nosings are sold bare, sanded and sealed on site to match a bespoke stain or finish, which is the right choice if your floor itself was finished on site rather than pre-finished at the factory.

    FAQ

    How do I know which stair nosing thickness I need?
    Check your floor's actual thickness, not just its stated category. Nosings are built for specific floor thicknesses, most commonly 10mm, 15mm or 20mm, and the wrong size won't sit flush against the step.

    What is a universal stair nosing?
    A universal nosing is designed to adapt across a small range of floor thicknesses, useful when your floor doesn't line up neatly with a standard size.

    Should I match the nosing brand to my flooring brand?
    Where possible, yes. Brand-matching nosings (such as Kahrs for Woodloc floors) are built to align with that specific range's colour, grain and click system, giving a closer match than a generic nosing.