Stair Tread Rugs

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Stair Tread Rugs & Risers

As beautiful as wooden stairs are, they can be slippery and are more prone to scratches than carpeted stairs. Fortunately, stair treads and covers can minimize slickness, as well as wear and tear. Like area rugs and doormats, stair tread rugs and carpets come in a variety of colors and patterns that you’re sure to love. Use these treads to ensure that you don’t damage your stairs and keep everyone in your house protected.

What are Stair Treads?

Stair treads provide you with the traction and style that your stairs need. This benefits both the look and function of your stairway. Our wide assortment of stair tread sets provides traction for various types of stairways both inside and outside of the home. We have plenty of outdoor carpet treads that can be placed at the threshold of your home to elicit beauty and add safety. These stair treads are made from all-weather materials, so they’re resistant to mold, mildew, and the sun. Simply place them in the center of each step to reduce slippage down the stairs.

How to Use Them

Hardwood stairs are beautiful and can add an extra layer for warmth and comfort to your home. But even the most attractive stairs can be slippery for anyone in the family, including pets. Stair treads can be found in dozens of patterns, materials, and sizes, making it easy to find stair carpet that complements the natural beauty of your steps and home. Stair tread carpet pieces are available individually or in sets up to 7 pieces, so there are a variety of places that you can use them.

Installing Stair Tread Rugs

Most people find that installation is incredibly easy. Installing them with double-sided adhesive carpet tape is recommended to help keep them in place. However, since most don’t require any adhesives, tapes, or staples, it’s easy to immediately place them on your stairs for instant safety improvement. But before picking out a set of stair tread rugs, be sure to measure the length and width of your stair steps. You’ll need to find options that fit your stairs without hanging over the edges or being too small. Wool is a common rug material, but nylon and polypropylene are less expensive choices that can offer durability, as well.

Cleaning & Caring for Stair Risers

Many types of rugs can be washed in the washing machine, just like your towels, clothing, and other around-the-house items made of soft fabric. That said, only certain rugs are able to be washed this way.

Small area rugs that are made of cotton or synthetic fibers can be machine washed. You can put them in the same load as your towels, and wash cold water on the gentle cycle. This will help keep the fabric looking new with ease. However, do not wash these rugs frequently via the washing machine, as eventually the process will erode any rubber non-slip backing and cause it to shed and break down. Also, avoid using the dryer for most area rugs - especially ones made of synthetic materials - as the heat can work to breakdown the fibers themselves.

No matter what, always check the tags attached to a rug for the manufacturer’s instructions on how to wash and clean a rug. Follow the guidelines as best you can to ensure that carpet and rugs remain fresh.

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