If you want a rug or carpet on your stairs, you have two options: runners or treads. While a carpet runner on your stairs looks fantastic, it’s not always the best choice for your home. Installing a runner is challenging and more expensive than other options. Stair treads, on the other hand, offer all the benefits of a stair runner plus a few more. Our team at Rug Depot Home is here to help you find the perfect rugs for your home, no matter your needs or budget.
Do you want to install a rug on your stairs? Here are four benefits of choosing stair treads over a carpet runner.
Customizable
Stair treads are easy to customize. You can choose the color, material, shape, and quantity that best suits your preferences and needs. If your staircase has landings or bends, we can make treads in any shape you need, creating a unique and personalized look for your home.
Easy to Clean
Cleaning a stair runner isn’t easy. You have to vacuum or use an upholstery cleaner on every step and clean the carpet on the vertical face of the step. However, since stair treads are only on the horizontal surface, there’s less to clean. If they get really dirty, you can even remove them for cleaning if necessary.
Stairway Safety
Hardwood floors can be slippery when wet or if you’re walking around in your socks. Have you ever gone down your stairs so quickly that you don’t know how you made it to the bottom without slipping? Installing stair treads makes your home safer. They give you something to grip as you walk down the stairs, reducing the risk of slip-and-fall injuries.
Hardwood Protection
Hardwood floors are beautiful, but they are prone to scratches and other damage. Covering your stairs with a carpet runner will protect your floors, but then you don’t get to show off the beautiful wood. Stair treads offer a compromise. They cover the wood where it is most likely to be stepped on and damaged but leave enough of it exposed so you can still appreciate its natural beauty.
Stair Treads from Rug Depot Home
Do your stairs need a rug? Rug Depot Home offers custom rug options for every room and area of your home. Our team makes it easy to design and install stair treads so you can make a simple improvement to your home. Contact us today to get started!