Stairway Flooring Liverpool

When considering flooring types, there are so many rooms in the home to factor in. You have sumptuous bedroom carpets to consider, soft and cosy enough to sink your toes into. And you need to think about your kitchen laminate that will need to resist stains and withstand the pitter-patter of family feet and those of any pets.

When it comes to stairway flooring, there are plenty of superb options available that will make your staircase a centrepiece rather than an afterthought. Here at Carpet Design & Flooring, we can help you achieve your goals regarding flooring for hallways and stairs, whatever the property layout and however you are designing your interior.

Laminate flooring for stairs is a popular contemporary option. We’ve all seen how stunning real wooden stairs can look, but these can be very expensive and not always durable. Laminate flooring for stairs is a great alternative option. Flooring for hallways and stairs is often carpeted, but laminate can be an excellent option. Ensure you have the laminate installed by a professional, as they’ll need to piece the laminate flooring planks together perfectly to fit each stair tread and cover everything evenly.

Laminate flooring for stairs has another added advantage you may not have considered before: If you’re renovating the staircase of an older home, you may have noticed that the centre of each tread will be slightly worn and dented. The glue used for installing laminate flooring for stairs will actually help to even out these dents, offering a more level installation and a better, more finished look to the end product. Laminate flooring is also a little more grippy now than it used to be, with manufacturers adding textured layers that offer superior slip resistance. So if you’re concerned about not being able to use laminate because of this old issue, fear not, we’ll be able to advise you on purchasing a type of laminate that keeps your stairs safe to use for even children and pets.

A popular alternative for flooring for hallways and stairs is, of course, carpet. Stair carpet options are varied and easy to install. Having a stair runner carpet installed is especially simple as it involves very little deviance in the cutting process, but installing any kind of stair carpet isn’t quite as simple as installing carpet anywhere else in your home. We don’t recommend DIY installing carpeting on your stairs, although it can be done. When it comes to staircases, using the services of a reputable professional will ensure that your staircase is safe and looks wonderful.

Stair carpet has the added benefit of being especially easy to match with upstairs carpets for hallways and bedrooms, giving a cohesive look. Stair runner carpet, additionally, will create an elegant vintage style while providing a bit of extra softness and warmth. Traditionally, stair carpeting does reduce the risk of falls by giving people a bit more traction when going up or down. Stair runner carpet and regular stair carpet alike come in a variety of options, pile-heights, materials, colours, and even patterns. Our luxurious 100% wool options are especially good at warding off allergens and are easy to keep clean and fresh.

If you’re still undecided between laminate flooring for stairs and stair carpet, our friendly team of experts are more than happy to help you decide. Why not visit us in Liverpool or phone us to discuss your ideas for your flooring for hallways and stairs?