While taking out your stairs may be a little drastic measure, there is actually a solution that can somehow alleviate you worry and ease your anxiety considerably. Stair carpets can provide a degree of safety in providing cushion and protection from the sharp edges of the stairs. The fibers of the carpet also features good traction that can significantly lessen the possibility of accidental slips and falls. While this might not be the ultimate solution your problem, installing carpet on stairs is definitely one of the most viable options available for you.

However, providing protection is actually not the only advantage of having carpet stair runners installed. More often than not, stairs suffer more of the brunt of foot traffic than most areas of the house. Such constant wear and tear will inevitably show on your fine-looking wooden staircase - scratches, dents and nicks will undoubtedly mar its beauty over time. Installing a stair carpet is an inexpensive preventive care option that presents an economical alternative of providing protection to your stairs, rather than having to contend with the expense of repairing your stairs regularly.

Of course, we should never discount the fact that carpets are also known to notably absorb noise. The irritating stomping of feet on the stairs can usually be enough to set your nerves on the edge. It you don welcome the noise that comes with heavy feet, then you might want to consider carpeting stairs to somehow mute the sound.

On top of the above-mentioned attributes, a stair carpet can be a great way to spruce up your otherwise stark staircase. A splash of color of your stairs or maybe a rich floral design would certainly make a welcome sight as you trudge up and down your home every single day.

Most of the stair runners or carpets that are available today are usually made of polypropylene, wool, nylon of a blend of natural fibers and synthetic materials. You can easily determine the resilience and the price of the runners simply based on the density of the fibers. Ideally, when making a purchase your carpet width should be at least six inches narrower than the stairs from the span of the baluster of the skirt board. You also need to install padding in between the wooden stairs and the carpet to significantly reduce the wear and tear of the carpet threads and efficiently add a more luxurious feel. A natural or synthetic fiber pad would do just fine, but should be ¼ inch in thickness and should weigh no less than 32 ounces per yard.

If you want to add a touch of elegance, you can also use stair rods to complement your stair runner. These are usually available in various sizes and may either come in solid or tubular form along some matching brackets that serves to effectively hold it in place. The average cost of the simple brass rod would usually be around $ 25 each.

Just when you think you cannot possibly add more decor to your already lovely interior, your stairs could probably use an instant face-lift. A stair runner is definitely a great new way to provide a wonderful transition and a sense of continuity from one level of your house to another.