Choosing Stair Carpets

Choosing the right stair carpets for your home or commercial property means finding resilient and tough carpets that are flexible enough to be used on carpets. It also means finding a design that you like and that will work well in the design of your home. By finding stair carpets that meet these criteria you can enjoy great looking, comfortable, and long lasting flooring for one of the busiest areas of the home that will face the greatest use.

Natural carpets are made from natural fibres and these can provide a great look when used in any room although they my not be practical for use on stairs because the fibres can be stiff and brittle making it difficult to stretch the carpet over the stair bends. Software fibres are available and these do offer the benefit of natural beauty as well as being considered a more ecologically sound choice in floor covering.

Pinstripe and candy stripe carpets have come right back in fashion and they can be used to create a modern or traditional look in any room. Ensure that you are buying a flexible material that will cover the stairs without being too difficult to mould into the right shape otherwise you may find that the carpet sticks out and can become damaged.

Fitting stair carpets can be a difficult task. You will usually want a single strip of carpet to go up the whole length of the stairs so there are no seams but this isn’t always possible because of the length of carpet that would be required. You should also use grips underneath the carpet to ensure that it remains in place even when under heavy use. People have a tendency to kick forward as they place their foot down on a step and if the carpet isn’t fitted properly then it can rip or fray easily.

Pick a design of stair carpets that matches the look of your house and that you personally like the look of. Also consider the comfort of the carpet because if you are walking up and down stairs in bare feet then you will feel every bump. Thick carpets can provide an extremely luxurious feel under your feet.


When looking for stair carpets carpets-direct.co.uk can provide a great selection, with a number of styles available for you to successfully carpet your home throughout.