Are you looking to install new flooring on your stairs? There are many flooring options when it comes to your stairs, ranging from hardwood and carpet. Every household's needs are different so it is important to understand what your needs are. There are a few questions that need to be answered when determining which flooring is best for your stairway.
How much time and money are you willing to invest in your new staircase flooring?
What flooring is best for stairs?
What is the amount of foot traffic that will be on your stairway?
Is your home in need of slip resistance flooring on the stairs?
And lastly, styling. How do you want your stairway to look? What material fits you best?
We will walk you through the different types of materials that are all possibilities for your staircase renovation! By the end of this Blog you'll be able to decide which flooring option is best for you and your home!
Carpeted Stairs-
While you can install any flooring on your stairs, some tend to be more safe than others to prevent slipping and falling. Are you wondering what the best flooring type is for your stairs? We’ve reviewed the best flooring for your stairs and have come to the conclusion that carpet is by far the safest flooring you could install. Carpet gives you a natural grip and is not slippery. This is a good option for houses with kids, elderly or anyone who is a known clutz. This is also the best flooring for stairs with dogs, as it will keep your stairs scratch free and keep your dogs from slipping. Carpet also keeps the noise of feet going up and down the stairs while hardwood, laminate and vinyl do not.
Hardwood Laminate and Vinyl Staircase-
Another good flooring option for your stairs is hardwood, laminate or vinyl. These flooring options hold up well on your stairs, and are easy to maintain. These flooring options are timeless and will last throughout the years as long as properly maintained. Hardwood stairs can fit into any aesthetic you are trying to cultivate in your home. Wood on stairs is also easy to clean. However, these flooring choices can be slippery, so you must use extreme caution when walking up and down your stairs if you decide to choose this route for your home.
Hardwood and Carpeted Stairs-
Add style and incorporate a timeless design to your stairs with the hardwood and carpet duo. This combination of carpeted stairs and hardwood stairs allows for flow throughout your home when having multiple floor styles installed through different rooms.. Tie in your hardwood that flows throughout the home by letting the ends of the stairs peek out, while the middle, heavy trafficked area is carpet. This covered stair duo is ideal for families or homes that need the stability of carpet for non-slip purposes but also needs to tie in the hardwood and overall design of the space.
