You’ve just spent weeks picking the perfect flooring, and then you notice the stairs look unfinished, chipped, or even slippery. One misstep and someone could fall. That beautiful new floor suddenly feels incomplete and unsafe. The fix is simple but crucial: the right stair nosing. At Barrie Oaks Flooring we carry and install every style of stair nosing so your stairs look polished, stay safe, and last as long as your floors.

Why Stair Nosing Is the Detail That Makes or Breaks Your Project

Stair nosing isn’t just decoration. It protects the edge of each step (the part that gets kicked the most), stops peeling or chipping, and gives tired feet extra grip.

Biggest Reasons Homeowners Add It:

• Safety first: Reduces slips on wood, laminate, or vinyl stairs.
• Edge protection: Stops flooring from lifting or breaking at the nose.
• Clean finished look: Turns “almost done” stairs into “wow” stairs.
• Code compliant: Most building codes require proper nosing on stairs.

We’ve seen gorgeous renovations ruined because the builder skipped this one small piece. Don’t let that happen to you.

Popular Types of Stair Nosing We Install Every Week

We keep the styles customers love in stock and ready to go.

Most Requested Options:

• Flush-mount aluminum with vinyl insert: Matches luxury vinyl perfectly and hides scratches.
• Wood nosing to match hardwood: Stained on-site for seamless colour.
• Square-edge LVT nosing: Modern, clean, and 100 % waterproof.
• Round bullnose with grip tape: Extra slip resistance for homes with kids or seniors.

Whether you need one step or three flights, we have the exact profile waiting.

How We Install Stair Nosing So It Never Comes Loose

Bad stair nosing rattles, creaks or pops off in a year. Ours stay put for decades.

We remove the old carpet tack strip or damaged edge, level the step, glue and screw the new nosing from underneath (no visible nails), and finish with colour-matched putty or caulk. The result? Rock-solid steps that look factory-made.

A customer called us last month laughing, “My husband tried to pry yours off with a crowbar to prove it was loose he couldn’t. Money well spent!”

Choosing the Right Stair Nosing for Your Flooring Type

Not every nosing works with every floor. We make sure you get the perfect match.

Best Pairings:

• Hardwood stairs: Real wood nosing stained to match.
• Laminate stairs: Overlap or flush aluminum with colour-matched insert.
• Luxury vinyl stairs: Waterproof LVP nosing that clicks or glues perfectly.
• Carpeted stairs: Carpet-to-floor metal nosing with grip teeth.

We’ll bring samples to your house so you see exactly how it will look before we start.

Keep Your Stairs Safe and Beautiful – Book Your Install Today !

Simple Care Tips to Keep Stair Nosing Looking Brand New

Once it’s installed, maintenance is almost zero.

Sweep or vacuum regularly. Wipe spills right away. Touch up scuffs with a matching marker (we give you one free with every job). That’s it. Your stairs will look freshly done for decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is stair nosing really necessary?

Yes it protects the edge, adds grip, and meets building codes.

Can you add stair nosing to existing stairs?

Absolutely. We do it every day, no need to replace the whole staircase.

Does it work with floating floors?

Yes. We use special overlap or flush styles made for laminate and LVP.

How long does installation take?

Most homes 1–2 days. We work around your schedule.

Will the colour match my floor exactly?

We stain or order inserts to match perfectly guaranteed.

Is it slippery when wet?

No. All our nosing options have textured or rubber inserts for grip.