Britain · Stair nosings, floor trims and stair rods · Made in Bedfordshire since 1986
CAT Flooring in London
Specify and order CAT stair nosings, floor trims and stair rods through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.
CAT Flooring Accessories (Carpet Accessory Trims Ltd) is a British manufacturer of stair nosings, flooring trims, stair rods, matwell frames and wall protection, based in Luton and designing and making its products in-house at its Bedfordshire factory since 1986. In London, interior designers, architects and developers can specify CAT through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, choosing profiles and finishes alongside the flooring, stone and joinery of a scheme. Faura prepares the specification, places the order and coordinates delivery. Visits are by appointment.

CAT Flooring at a glance
- Company
- Carpet Accessory Trims Limited, trading as CAT Flooring Accessories; part of the COBA Group since 2021
- Based in
- Park Avenue Estate, Sundon Park, Luton, Bedfordshire
- Founded
- 1986, in Watford, starting with three UPVC sections and one brass section
- Made in
- The UK: products are designed and manufactured in-house at CAT's factory in Bedfordshire
- Range
- Over 400 products: stair nosings, floor trims, stair rods, matwell frames, cable protectors, wall protection and bespoke profiles
- Materials
- Mainly brass, aluminium, stainless steel and PVC, with a high share of recycled metal
- In London
- Specification and ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)
CAT Flooring through Faura
CAT products are not installed at the Residency. Faura specifies and orders the ranges below from CAT's catalogue, samples and technical files.
| Range | CAT Flooring Accessories | Through Faura |
|---|---|---|
| Brass stair nosings | Hand-finished nosings in Polished, Satin, Antique Brass and Antique Bronze | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Designer Collection nosings | Bronze and Light Bronze finishes, with a choice of tread inserts | Specified and ordered through Faura |
| Designer Home Collection® | Aluminium trims for carpet, LVT and hard floors: 16 profiles in 8 finishes | Specified alongside the flooring scheme |
| Stair rods | Solid rods with a choice of finials, in polished, satin and antique brass and antique bronze | Specified for carpet runners |
| Matwell frames | Aluminium, brass or stainless steel frames, standard lengths or pre-mitred | Specified for entrances |
| Bespoke | Custom profiles, engraving and powder-coat finishes in RAL colours | Developed with CAT through Faura |


What CAT makes
CAT's profiles finish the edges of steps and the junctions between floor coverings, for commercial projects, public buildings and private homes.
- Stair nosings: aluminium, brass, PVC, LVT and external nosings, stair stringer trims, step edge profiles and tread inserts. Nosings protect step edges, improve slip resistance and make edges more visible.
- Floor trims: ramp profiles, cover and expansion plates, threshold strips, perimeter trims, inlay strips, LVT profiles and cable protectors, in ranges such as Feline®, Kliks®, Mainline®, Reflex®, TagTrim® and Timberline®.
- Designer Home Collection®: aluminium trims for carpet, LVT and hard flooring for homes and light commercial use, in Bright, Designer Satin, Bronze, Light Bronze, Pewter, Brushed Stainless, Onyx Black and Brushed Brass.
- Stair rods and wall protection: stair rods in 10, 12.5, 16 and 19 mm diameters, triangular rods, Vertex® corner protection and capping profiles.
Stair nosings · Floor trims · Designer Home Collection · Stair rods
Brass and bespoke work
CAT's brass stair nosings are hand-finished and found in theatres, restaurants and stately homes. The company credits itself with industry firsts such as trims that can be curved on site, chrome-plated brass profiles and antique finishes.
Its bespoke service works with architects, specifiers and flooring contractors on custom profiles, from engraved brass nosings to riser details matched to a tread infill, as well as powder-coat finishes in standard or RAL colours.
Materials and sustainability
- Recycled content: typically up to 100% in brass, 90% in aluminium and 60% in stainless steel; all metals are 100% recyclable at end of life.
- PVC: Kliks Spectrum Zip® tops and nosing infills contain 30% recycled material, and some bases are extruded with up to 80%.
- Factory: metal off-cuts are recycled, PVC manufacturing waste is reused in new products, and timber used in packing is FSC certified.
Specifying CAT through Faura
- 01Review the flooring schemeBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and look at the floors, stairs and thresholds of the project with Faura's team.
- 02Choose profiles and finishesSelect nosings, trims and rods, and request samples in the chosen materials and finishes.
- 03Technical filesFaura gathers CAT's architect files, BIM objects and installation guides for the drawings package.
- 04Order and deliveryFaura places the order on the trade client's behalf and coordinates delivery to site.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy CAT stair nosings in London?
- Trade professionals can specify and order CAT Flooring Accessories through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. CAT products are not installed at the Residency; Faura works from CAT's catalogue, samples and technical files.
- Where is CAT Flooring Accessories based, and where are its products made?
- In Luton, Bedfordshire. CAT says its products are made in the UK at its Bedfordshire factory and designed and manufactured in-house.
- Can I get CAT CAD and BIM files?
- Yes. CAT offers BIM objects in IFC and Revit formats, a downloadable package of architect files, and installation guides, and Faura can assemble them for the project.
- What finishes do CAT brass stair nosings come in?
- Four classic finishes: Polished, Satin, Antique Brass and Antique Bronze. The Designer Collection nosings also come in Bronze and Light Bronze.
- What sizes do CAT stair rods come in?
- Solid stair rods in 10, 12.5, 16 and 19 mm diameters, with 12.5 mm the most common, and triangular rods with a 22 mm face. They come with a choice of finials and can be curved.
- Does CAT make trims for LVT and hard floors?
- Yes. CAT makes LVT profiles and LVT stair nosings, and its Designer Home Collection® includes twin- and single-leg profiles, cover plates, ramp profiles, the Kliks top-on-base system and stair edge profiles for LVT.
- Can CAT make bespoke profiles?
- Yes. CAT's bespoke service develops custom profiles with architects, specifiers and flooring contractors, including engraving, matched riser details and powder-coat finishes in RAL colours.
- How much do CAT stair nosings cost?
- It depends on the profile, material, finish and quantity. Faura prepares trade quotations for each specification.
- What are the lead times for CAT products?
- They depend on the products and whether they are standard or bespoke. Faura confirms timing for each order.
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Sources: CAT Flooring Accessories — About CAT · Brass stair nosings · Bespoke · BIM objects · Sustainability.
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See CAT Flooring in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.
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