Advise on wool sisal runner for stairs... Please help!
Kim
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Comments (1)I used to get remnants bound to cover my family room floor, and after a few months, the binding always started to fray from the vacuum. My steps, on the other hand, were tucked under and it held up beautifully. Having given my experience, I would have to admit the type of carpet you selected is not as plush as what I had on my steps, and the quality of the binding used may make a big difference in how it holds up to the vacuum. Also, you might not be using the beater brush on your steps, but an attachment instead which might be less destructive. What does your carpet "professional" say?...See MoreCarpet runner help please
Comments (30)Sigh - did a bit of looking yesterday and my husband really doesn't like the sisal look, he wants something with a bit of a pattern. I told him that I don't care for the large floral pattern that seems to be the norm for stairs these days so am looking for a compromise. It was also a bit frustrating because the sales person kept trying to steer us to a low cut pile and said that would be fine on stairs. We did find a nice one in Shaw Caress line that had more of a linear textural pattern. I also quite like this one that I found on Houzz (linked below) but didn't see anything similar in the store. Hello from Brookside Julie! We are loving the new house and neighborhood. We have been to Bella Napoli several times, I recall you saying that it was one of your favorites. We went to Southside yesterday, our first stop. They were going to call us after talking to one of their dealers who carries a wool blend carpet, so we'll see what they come up with. Here is a link that might be useful: [anybody know where to find a similar runner?[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/fremont-georgian-residence-traditional-staircase-minneapolis-phvw-vp~4577709)...See MoreHelp, need to find this stair runner again, who makes it!?
Comments (1)I would take this photo to a carpet/flooring showroom and see if they can match it or find you something very similar....See MorePlease help! Narrow hallway runner dilemma
Comments (26)Have you considered entirely removing the door from the hallway entrance? That gives you more flexibility with sizes. I really prefer "C" but much will depend on what you can find that is ready to go, especially if you're looking at antique rugs. I would not worry if the area in front of the bedroom door were just flooring. Here's a company provided by "This Old House" for a squeak stopping kit. Check it out and see if your husband could work with it. Maybe someone you know could send it to you if they don't ship overseas....See MoreTamara
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