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Are you looking at replacing the flooring on your stairs? You may be deciding if you want laminate or carpeted stairs. As with most things for the inside of your home, there is no right or wrong answer. It’s your home and your choice. However, there are some factors you may want to consider when deciding if you should have laminate or carpeted stairs in your home. This is what we look at in this blog post.
Sleek and modern vs safe and cosy
Laminate and carpet stairs are different in their material. Laminate stairs offer a sleek and modern look in your home. They have a clear, protective layer which makes maintenance and cleaning easier. However, carpeted stairs offer a safe, cosy and traditional feel for your home. Whether you should have laminate or carpeted stairs really depends on your lifestyle, the look you want and the specific requirements of your family.
Practicality
Laminate stairs are ideal for durability and ease of maintenance. They are also available in a wide range of design options, styles and colours. It’s an ideal flooring for stairs as it’s durable and hardwearing, which is great for high-traffic areas like stairs. Meanwhile, the harder surface of laminate stairs might not be ideal for your home. Laminate flooring is slippery underfoot and can be dangerous if you’re wearing socks, are near wet areas or have wet feet. If you have a young family or vulnerable adults, we would strongly advise against having laminate flooring on your stairs. Here at Hereward Carpets, we value safety above all else, and we do not fit laminate flooring on stairs.
Carpeted stairs feel nicer underfoot. They offer comfort and safety as well as noise reduction. This makes carpet stairs ideal for busy homes. However, they do need more maintenance and can be harder to clean. Choosing a short and dense pile carpet will make hoovering easier, and it will look as good as new for years to come, as pile flattening is less prominent than choosing a thick pile carpet.
Just two fantastic examples of a hard-wearing carpet most suitable for your stairs are Stainfree Rustique Ultra and Stainfree Country Collection. Boasting subtle colours and an extremely dense and bleach-cleanable pile. You cannot go wrong with these outstanding ranges.
Pop by to discuss your flooring options
As we said, there is no right or wrong answer when deciding if you should have laminate or carpet stairs in your home. It’s your home and your choice. However, if you are unsure, pop into our flooring showroom in Peterborough. We can discuss the pros and cons of flooring for your stairs. You can then choose which you think works best for you, your home and your budget.
