Hardwood stairs are beautiful and can add value and luxury to your home. They can also be dangerously slippery for young and old alike, as well as for pets. In addition, walking up and down those beautiful stairs can damage the wood as well as your joints — and make a lot of noise in the process. That's why Natural Area Rugs offers our attractive, welcoming, and useful stair treads.
Made of the finest and highest-quality materials and built to last, Natural Area Rugs' carpet stair treads come in a variety of designs and colors to match and complement your stairs and your home. Choose from a range of natural fibers, including sisal, seagrass, jute, and cotton, or man-made materials. Stair tread carpet pieces are available individually or in sets of 13, and many styles also offer a landing mat for the bottom of the steps. Our ready-to-ship carpet stair treads typically measure 9" x 26" and fit on all standard straight stairs.
If your stairs are an unusual size or shape, or you simply don't see the color or pattern that you want among our ready-to-ship stair treads, Natural Area Rugs is here to help. We carry a complete selection of custom stair carpet treads made to match your style and personality, and to perfectly complement your home. Take a look at your options on our custom stair tread page, or contact our team to discuss your needs.
Carpet stair treads are an asset for every home, offering beauty as well as safety. Not only do they protect against slips and falls, they also cushion every step you, your family, and your guests take on the stairs. This cushioning saves wear and tear on your joints and muscles, and minimizes noise, adding comfort while decreasing danger.
In addition to helping protect your comfort and your safety, stair tread rugs and carpets also protect your stairs themselves. The action of walking up and down on the steps each day slowly wears away at the wood, leaving patches where the finish has been damaged and, eventually, hurting the wood itself. Stair tread carpet absorbs the abuse that years of walking can cause. And, since the individual treads are easy to install and replace, they can be changed out once they start to look worn or when you decide to redecorate.
Carpet stair treads from Natural Area Rugs are designed to be easy to install. Use double-sided, heavy-duty carpet tape or nails, tacks, or glue to adhere them firmly to each step. Our treads are some of the best carpet for stairs because they are sold as individual pieces — there's no measuring or special installation process needed.
The sooner you purchase carpet stair treads, the sooner you'll be protecting your family, friends and pets from dangerous accidents. Most orders are shipped in 48 hours.
Carpet stair treads aren't a standard feature for most staircases, but an increasing number of homeowners are choosing to have them installed – or to install stair treads themselves. The point of stair treads are to protect the stairs underneath from damage and to reduce the chances of slipping: At the same time, it also increases visibility of where one stair ends and the next begins and it can make a great visual addition, too.
Here's everything you should know about carpet stair treads.
Stair treads are best cleaned with the use of a vacuum cleaner, but for any trapped fibers and hairs that occur over time, keep a nail brush handy and give your treads a thorough brush every few weeks. Sometimes they might have to be removed for a proper clean, but this is unlikely and usually only happens with a serious spill.
There are several ways to put down stair treads. Most commonly, flat and adhered to the step with either double-sided tape or glue. Sometimes you can attach stair treads with nails, but most people consider this overkill.
Any carpeting used on stairs should be (1) rougher than your average carpet, (2) easy to clean and (3) durable. There are many types of carpets (including sisal) that match this criteria and can make great covering for your stairs: A carpet expert can usually help you to decide if you feel overwhelmed by your possible options.
Yes, stair treads adhere just fine to carpeting – and they might be easier to secure to a carpet covering than they are to the smoother flooring underneath.
The most common way to install carpet stair treads is by using double-sided tape, glue or both. Some might prefer to adhere their stair treads using nails, but most people consider this overkill and might make stair treads harder to remove later.
Try out several brands and types of stair treads until you've found the right ones for you. Ideally, you're after ones that are durable while managing to grip.
There's no reason why regular carpeting can't be cut to size and used for stair treads. This is a great option if you prefer taking tasks like treads into your own hands, and works just as great if you've found the perfect section of carpet to match the look you're going for.
Yes! The main point of stair treads Is to reduce any instances of slipping on the stairs: If you've ever had an accident involving stairs in your house, you'll know why the addition of stair treads can be beneficial. Their other use is reducing damage to the stairs underneath: Instead of letting the floor take the damage, the stair treads absorb some of the impact and is much easier to clean.
Darker, heavier and more durable types of wood are the best types for stair treads. There's no telling how many thousands of times those stairs will be walked over during the next few years – and if you want to prepare for this ahead of time, choose hardier woods over cheaper laminates.
Carpet runners can pose a risk to your hardwood stairs where dust or rough debris gets trapped underneath and scratches up the hardwood. Properly installed (with a layer of protective fabric between the wood and the carpet runner) you should have any issues.
Stair treads cost less than regular carpeting – and definitely cost less than medical bills if someone were to get injured falling down the stairs! If you'd like to cut costs, sections of carpet can be adapted to stair treads.
Ideally, stair treads should be thick enough to withstand traffic and impact, but not so thick that they become a breeding ground for dust or harder to pin down. Try out several until you've found one that will grip comfortable.
Stair treads are there to prevent slipping – and choosing the right type of material for this is crucial. Rougher varieties of carpet work best where you want to give both feet and shoes the necessary grip to get up the stairs without missing a step.
Most people prefer to install stair treads without the use of nails. Where you nail it to your stairs, the flooring underneath can get damaged and the treads will be harder to remove, but glue and tape is easier to work with and easier to remove if you ever need to.
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