Carpet Stair Treads

Carpet stair treads are a popular and common choice for most households and they add an attractive element to any home if they are suitably chosen. Many people have accidents within the home and stairs are usually one of the places where many people can slip or fall.

Having a carpet stair tread fitted will help ensure that your family is protected against such falls. They are relatively easy to install which is important if you wish to install them yourself.

If you move into a new home for example, the stairs may have marks or be old and damaged. Carpet stair treads are a good way to cover up marks and superficial damage especially to those steps which cannot b repaired.

On the other side of the coin, you may wish to have carpet stair treads fitted to ensure extra protection to your stairs against wear and damage.

They can also add a feeling of warmth and cosiness to a home when you have carpet stair treads fitted to tiled or marble stairs which can become very cold especially in the winter months. They will also provide a good non slip covering by making the stairs less slippery.

As mentioned, carpet stair treads can be quite easily installed without calling a professional, so you’re saving money on the installation costs. Many of the treads simply have a non skid foam backing that is easy to just attach and secure to each step.

They work out to be a good value too as it is far more cost effective to install the treads than to replace the entire carpet along the whole length of the staircase. The backing adhesive qualities of the tread normally is quite strong which can last for many years. You do not any other equipment or materials.
Simplicity really is the key with these treads and the range of colors and designs is endless.

So to sum up the benefits of installing stair treads in general, which would include carpet stair treads –

-    They are easy and quick to install

-    They are easy to change and replace if one becomes stained or damaged


-    They offer good value for money and are far less expensive than having the whole staircase carpeted

-    They are available in many different materials, shapes and designs

Although they offer great flexibility, carpet stair treads should not be used on steps which have rounded nose edgings as the tread cannot be fitted to such steps. Also, the treads should not be fitted to already carpeted stairs as the adhesive backing tape can only be secured and bonded with hard surfaces.

If you wish to remove the stair tread then you will need to use a hair dryer to heat the adhesive which will render it quite loose. This makes the removal process quite easy.Be careful not to apply too much heat, and ask your supplier about the best way to prepare fpor your new carpet stair treads.