to stair runner or not to stair runner?
K G
5年前
I am looking for advice about stair runners. We redid our stairs last year (railing, oak treads, etc - it was worth it but expensive) when we remodeled the house which included entirely new floors. The stairs are visible when you enter the home - I love them. The entry is l boring - it is on the list of spaces to decorate now the most
Of the house is done.
I understand runners can be a design decision but I’m wondering about safety.
I’ve grown up with wood floors and don’t
Find them slipper but I hold the railing and walk barefoot most of the - But my MIL is suggesting for safety (have a newborn so is worried about people carrying a baby up and down) and 4 year old so we should add a runner. This would be less
Slipper, in addition to adding some style to a boring entry.
Any type of material I should look for - I would likely do a cheaper synthetic to keep cost down. Will a runner be safer to prevent slips? Obviously some materials are better than other - what to avoid and what to look for? Will a runner ruin the wood when installed?
And of course with the curve should I avoid pattern? I would like if I did cover the beautiful stairs it adds some design element too with pattern or at least texture. Suggestions? The walls are BM edgecomb grey - house is transitional with blue elements throughout. Some farm house, but not too ‘rustic’. I do like classic looks.
Photos of the entry added - both the view when you enter the front door, the room to the right of the front door (to the left is a formal dinning room - waiting on furniture but has been ordered - this room
Is mindful grey from SW) and then a look back at the front door entry.
Of the house is done.
I understand runners can be a design decision but I’m wondering about safety.
I’ve grown up with wood floors and don’t
Find them slipper but I hold the railing and walk barefoot most of the - But my MIL is suggesting for safety (have a newborn so is worried about people carrying a baby up and down) and 4 year old so we should add a runner. This would be less
Slipper, in addition to adding some style to a boring entry.
Any type of material I should look for - I would likely do a cheaper synthetic to keep cost down. Will a runner be safer to prevent slips? Obviously some materials are better than other - what to avoid and what to look for? Will a runner ruin the wood when installed?
And of course with the curve should I avoid pattern? I would like if I did cover the beautiful stairs it adds some design element too with pattern or at least texture. Suggestions? The walls are BM edgecomb grey - house is transitional with blue elements throughout. Some farm house, but not too ‘rustic’. I do like classic looks.
Photos of the entry added - both the view when you enter the front door, the room to the right of the front door (to the left is a formal dinning room - waiting on furniture but has been ordered - this room
Is mindful grey from SW) and then a look back at the front door entry.
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Judy Mishkin
5年前最終更新：5年前
K G
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jhmarie
5年前I have stair treads like in Judy's pic - different style. We got them so the dogs would not slip and I have not slipped on them either. I did slip several times when they were carpeted. The treads have stayed put for over two years and are held down by a special carpet tape - I bought the one recommended by the company that made the stair treads. I checked the bottom one a year ago and saw no damage from the carpet tape, but it hasn't restuck to the tape well and I need to redo that step. This was a very economical way to go too.
My pics -work in progress: · 詳細
Stair Tread tape:
The Stair Runner Store- StairRunnerStore.com