Let s take a look.
Dangerous stairs look like carpet.
Plus they can be dangerous for children stocking feet or those with mobility issues.
A fresh coat of paint can transform your staircase without a lot of money.
If i had known that i would have pulled that carpet up a year ago.
I tried to find pictures so i can get an idea by no luck.
On the upstairs and downstairs hall that meets the stairs is hardwood floors.
Jan 5 2017 explore homeincsales s board carpeted stairs on pinterest.
Blogger diane ripped out old carpet and refreshed her hardwood stairs with a little paint and wood stain for less than 25.
Types of stairs that may benefit from carpeting.
Wooden stairs are so gorgeous but they take a lot of wear and tear.
Now i am desparately seeking ideas on a modestly priced way to make my quasi floating stairs look more contemporary.
A staircase rug is also soft to the feet.
If you d like to protect your stairs while providing a bit of extra grip our top choices for carpet stair treads should fit that bill.
Hi i have plywood on the stairs so i can t do a runner.
Unfortunately it seems the carpet s just not very high quality.
Slip resistant paint is also available.
Treads can be in the form of tape rubber plastic or carpet.
Safety should always come first an as unbelievable as it may sound a carpet will not prevent you from slipping and falling down the stairs.
There truly were oak hardwood treads under that dreaded carpet.
Slippery carpet stairs are however not as dangerous as hardwood floors since they provide a soft landing thus the fall will hurt a little less.
See more ideas about stairs carpet stairs stair runner.
The carpeting also was just installed last year before my husband and i owned the house.
I am fine keeping the current railing.
I am in a contemporary 1970 s townhouse that has been gradually de contemporized over the years through renovations by previous owners.
Something like the picture i attached.
I am tempted for looks and safety to rip up the carpet on the stairs.
These two toned white and brown stairs from in my own style are proof that painted stairs work in any home.
We have small chil.
Also unfortunate is that we can t afford to replace that stain showing beige ness in every room.
Keep the stairs free of toys and other obstacles which can also be very dangerous on stairs.
Painted stairs don t have to be bold.