Bullnose Steps

• Rounded edges for safer treads
• Neat finishes for steps and walls
• Natural stone and porcelain options
• Sizes to suit doors patios and terraces
• Single and double bullnose formats
• UK wide delivery with step samples

Bullnose steps are all about the front profile. The exposed edge is rounded into a smooth bullnose that feels comfortable underfoot and underhand, which is reassuring on busy family patios and garden steps that see daily use. That curve visually softens what can otherwise look like a hard band of stone across a doorway, making the whole step detail feel more refined and deliberate. Using outdoor steps is a fantastic way of creating and connecting multiple levels and areas of your garden while maintaining the overall feel of the intended design. These new connected areas can add depth to your garden but can also add the finishing touches if you find yourself thinking that something is missing. The curved ends of the paving slab adds a contemporary look to your garden.

In many UK gardens, these units form the top surface of short flights of steps that connect a main patio to a lawn, side path or raised seating area. They also work well as bullnose garden steps leading to pergolas or sunken terraces, and as bullnose door steps at patio doors and utility entrances. Where you have low walls or planters, matching bullnose paving can run along the top so steps, walls and edging all share the same finish for a joined-up look.

Bullnose paving isn’t just limited to creating a wonderful array of steps, they are also used to add the finishing touches to walls. While steps require single sided bullnose to ensure that the paving maintains a snug fit to the connecting point of the steps, this is not the case for walling. Double sided bullnoses can sit perfectly against walls with multiple sides or you can simply opt for single sided for walls that are resting against another wall or building. Bullnose steps suit homeowners and trade customers who want steps that feel safe, comfortable and visually finished rather than like cut-down paving slabs. The rounded leading edge reduces sharp corners on busy routes, which is helpful where children, guests or pets use the steps regularly. When paired with slip-resistant textures on porcelain or flamed and riven natural stone, they work well for UK patios that stay usable through wet weather.

These products also help when you need bullnose steps and risers that line up cleanly with your chosen paving. Many of our bullnose limestone steps, granite bullnose steps and bullnose slate steps have coordinating paving and riser pieces, so you can build full flights rather than mixing unrelated products. Where only the top step is visible, a single bullnose bottom step in a contrasting colour, such as black granite bullnose steps or black limestone bullnose steps, can frame a lighter patio and mark the change in level clearly.

Finding the right bullnose for any situation couldn’t be easier with our huge selection available, choose from either natural or porcelain bullnose options and browse the entire range with options available such as the silver granite bullnose 1000x350. This simplistic but popular option really comes to life when paired with a darker edging option such as sawn black granite cobbles sets or black limestone cobbles. You could also take a look at the impressively colourful sawn rainbow option that delivers a heap of personality to any garden patio. This colour blast option works best with rainbow paving or darker options such as our autumn mix.

If natural stone isn’t the right fit, then our selection of porcelain bullnose options could be the answer with options such as our rustique porcelain bullnose. The style of this porcelain takes inspiration from multiple marble offerings which has created a look that looks authentically traditional, which adds class and sophistication to your new patio. You could also opt for our anthracite bullnose option which primarily displays darker shades with the occasional lighter offering. This creates a uniquely modern aesthetic that helps unify the look of any modern themed garden. Looks amazing when used for both steps and wall toppers.

Once the finishing touches to your garden steps or walls have been completed, it’s only natural that you want to keep your bullnose options looking and feeling fresh and new for as long as possible. That is why we offer a fantastic range of aftercare products to help make sure your transformed garden patio stays looking the best it can for as long as possible.

Finding the right bullnose for your garden can be just as challenging as actually fitting your new patio options, that’s why we offer a range of samples to make the decision process a lot easier. As an added bonus, if you order a full pack of your chosen sample, make sure to let us know and we will refund you the cost of your sample to put towards your chosen option. If you are looking for the perfect slabs to go with your bullnose choices, check out our stunning Indian Sandstone paving choices.

Paving Stones Direct combines a focused range of bullnose steps, bullnose paving and complete porcelain step kits with direct-import pricing and stock held in UK warehouses. The range spans granite bullnose steps, limestone bullnose steps, grey bullnose steps, black options and more colourful tones such as rainbow sandstone, so you can match your bullnose stair step details to many of our main patio collections.

We have committed to providing the highest quality bullnose options at the lowest prices possible while giving all our customers the highest quality service and aftercare possible. If you would like more information regarding our Bullnose steps and walling options or simply need some guidance, please give us a call on 0333 321 5091 or email us on sales@pavingstones.co.uk.