Since 2006 the Cochranes of Mr Bullnose have developed tried and tested unique processes of Bullnosing Matt and Polished Porcelain tiles and have perfected the different manufacturing and polishing methods.
Steven and Shawn Cochrane were the first to start Bullnosing Porcelain tiles and are still the only ones to perfect it. Our innovation and research into this product, together with our sophisticated advanced technology and machinery, enables us to transform Your porcelain tiles into masterpiece staircases.
We manufacture staircases to be one continuous, beautiful feature for residential and commercial use.
Most staircases are straightforward but if you have a spiral or curved staircase – no problem, we will shape Your tiles to the shape of Your staircase.
Want to add an LED to create a feature or the appearance of floating stairs? We have the solution. We will use Your tiles to customize the Stair treads for your particular stairs. See the Rockefeller curved floating LED Entrance in the CBD as an example.
Our Stair Bullnoses are as durable as your tile and have been used in Commercial buildings such as Hotels, Shopping Centres, Schools and Hospitals. – Islamia College (2011), Mitchell’s Plain Hospital (2012). Protea Hotel Franschoek (2017), CSIR (20017) Waterstone Village (2019) and more.
Mr Bullnose’s Stair treads are easy to install by any proficient tiler as the Copings ARE YOUR TILE. No specialist installers etc required. The tile is the Bullnose, and the Bullnose is the tile.
The process of Bullnosing is also used to give the perfect finish to your Skirting tiles, bath surrounds, windowsills, shower thresholds, vanity tops, corners and where tiles meet, etc.
Other services include accurate cutting of tiles and Restoring the Factory Edge so that they won’t be sharp or have chipped edges- your tiler won’t be able to tell which side has been cut.
We Cut, Restore the factory edge, pack in original boxes, strap and wrap on a pallet for transport.
Commercial examples include Sandown Retail Crossing, Kenilworth Centre, Mosaics for Planet Fitness De Waterkant and Sitari shower mosaics.
UNIQUE
Half Bullnose Stair Treads
We use Your Porcelain tile to Manufacture a half Bullnose Stair Tread.
For a minimalist look, A Half Bullnose gives Your tile the softening it needs. We “take the edge off” so as to significantly reduce the chances of your stairs tread chipping while being used, especially in those high traffic areas and outside where you may have to take you refuse bin up and down.
Installed with a maximum on 10mm overhang to hide the adhesive and create a shadow-line.
Although your tile has been upgraded it is still a Porcelain tile and you can use the normal recommended adhesive as recommended by your tile company. Also, your own tiler can install them. No specialist products or installers needed.
Shaped, Curved or Spiral staircase? No problem. We template the shape of each of your stairs and manufacture them to each step’s unique shape. See examples below of completed stairs and other clients’ individual tiles.
This option works with or without risers.
Please note that we can not change the colour of the body of Your tile. The colour of the Bullnose is determined by the colour of the body (biscuit) of the tile purchased.
SEAMLESS
Double Bullnose Stair Treads
We use Your Porcelain tile to Manufacture a Double Bullnose Stair Tread.
A Double Bullnose gives Your tile a strong distinct finish. The 20mm overhang is big enough to create a bold feature but not too big so as to be a tripping hazard. Alternatively, choose a 10mm overhang and put an LED strip behind to light up your stairs and make them “float”.
To create these beautiful Double Bullnose Stair Treads we fuse a section of Your tiles to the front of the coping tile to give the appearance of a double thick “slab” or tile. Another benefit is that the Double Bullnose Coping hides the unsightly adhesive and riser. Although your tile has been upgraded it is still a Porcelain tile and you can use the normal recommended adhesive as recommended by your tile company. Also, your own tiler can install them. No specialist products or installers needed.
Shaped, Curved or Spiral staircase? No problem. We template the shape of each of your stairs and manufacture them to each step’s unique shape. See examples below of completed stairs and other clients’ individual tiles.
This option works with or without risers.
Please note that we cannot change the colour of the body of Your tile. The colour of the Bullnose is determined by the colour of the body (biscuit) of the tile purchased.
REVOLUTIONARY
All-in-One Mitre Bullnose Stair Tread and Riser
Our expertise has created an All-in-One Mitre Bullnose Stair Tread and Riser, ideal for an elegant and seamless finish. Mr Bullnose fuses your tiles at 90 degrees with the Tread being any size (usually a full tile) and the Riser into the pool anything from 30mm to a full tile. The All-in-One Mitre Bullnose Stair gives a sleek look and is ideal for hiding Most of the colour of the body of tile (see below for examples). The amount of body that is seen depends on the tile.
Shaped, Curved or Spiral staircase? No problem. We template the shape of each of your stairs and manufacture them to each step’s unique shape. See examples below of completed stairs and other clients’ individual tiles.