Many homes in NH have wooden stairs. While they look beautiful in both new constructions and older homes, homeowners often want to partially cover the stairs. Adding a rug to your stairs provides warmth in cold weather and a safer surface than smooth wood without completely hiding the stairs. If you’re thinking about adding a rug to the stairs in your NH home, you have two basic options: a runner or stair treads. Both have their benefits, but in this article, we’re going to take a look at what stair treads can do for your NH home.
Are stair treads the right choice for your NH home? Here’s a look at the benefits of these stair rugs.
Customizable
The first practical benefit of stair treads is that they are easy to customize. If your stairs have an unusual or variable shape (such as turns or landings), it’s easy to cut treads to fit each step. Runners can be customized to non-standard stair shapes, too, but it’s simpler and less expensive to do it with stair treads.
Easy to Clean
Because stair treads only cover the horizontal surface of the steps, they are easier to clean than runners or fully carpeted stairs. Carpet is warm and plush underfoot, but it traps dust and dirt in its fibers, both on the horizontal and vertical parts of the steps. With stair treads, you only have to vacuum the horizontal surfaces.
Enhanced Safety
When wet or freshly polished, wood floors can be slippery! You don’t want to slip and fall anywhere on your hardwood floors, but especially not on the stairs. Stair treads provide better grip on the floor, making walking around your home safer, especially when carrying items up and down stairs.
Hardwood Protection
Hardwood floors are beautiful, but they require upkeep, especially in high-traffic areas of your home. Stair treads protect your hardwood floors from daily wear and tear. Additionally, because treads only cover part of your stairs, you can still showcase your hardwood floors while still receiving the benefits of carpeted steps.
Stair Treads, Runners, and Area Rugs for Your NH Home
Add warmth and character to your NH home with stair treads, hallway runners, or area rugs. At Rug Depot Home, we design and manufacture custom rugs for every room in your home. Contact us today to learn more about our available options and start upgrading your home with custom rugs.