Stair rods and runner

Question

I am in final process of renovating our Victorian 2 storey house, and have recently uplifted the stair carpet. The stairs are in good condition and we are deliberating on whether to have a stair runner or to have them bare. I like them bare, but I am worried that during the winter they will be cold. Another concern is that if we have the stairs bare they would be too slippery. The runners I have seen are either too garish or “old”. I am looking for something contemporary and fun. Does anyone know of a company that supplies and fits stair runners? I’ve found a company online where I can buy rods, but I am unsure if I should have them. Do the rods hold the runner down, or are they only decorative? Please help!

Answer 1

Claire, i know of a really nice company that makes stair runners, they have lots of choice and i think you can even have your own bispoke design created!! from the images on the website it looks like you can have them fitted without rods which looks pretty cool, guess it depends on the type of look you are going for! see what you think! Not sure where you are from but i know they have a shop in chelsea!

www.rogeroates.com

Answer 2

  Any carpet store, and you ll get better service at the mom and pop stores, will have access to having carpet bound in a wide choice of binding.. You need to pick out a lonapap style for a runner.. Having a victorian  style house I d be a print would look great.. Rods help hold the runner in place but a few carpet staples help a lot too.. Carpet on stairs is a big help as far as slipping so your right about the concern.When deciding what carpet you ll have to tell then the # of steps , their run and your rise and they ll figure what you ll need  GL

Answer 3

Any carpet company will fit stair runners. Fit rods as well, grippers let go now and then with painfull results.

Answer 4

To me, having bare boards makes the house feel as though it is unlived in, the sounds aren't right, too echoy. You can get spiked

strips that go underneath the carpet as an alternative.

Answer 5

hi mate, you can choose any carpet and have it cut and bound, stair rods look awsome when they are fited rite,any good carpet store will do it all for you,all the best