If you’ve got staircase that you want to stand out, there’s many choices to help you achieve that goal. Selecting the right type of flooring for your staircase will vary, depending on several factors. So let’s take a look at two options that you typically see on staircases.
Hardwood
Hardwood staircases are commonly seen throughout multi-story homes, providing an elegant look with many different styles and colors. If you are going for that elegant, catch-your-eye beauty, then hardwood is a great choice. Thanks to many options in styles, colors and finishes, it’s likely that you will find a hardwood to rightly suit your home.
It’s important to keep in mind that staircases can be slippery. If you’ve got children, pets or elderly living in your home, then perhaps hardwood isn’t the best choice.
Hardwood staircases can also creak and be noisy when walking and up and down, so if you don’t wish to hear traffic up and down the stairs, again, hardwood might not be a good choice.
Carpet
Now if you’re looking to go the safety route, carpet is your best choice. Carpet stair treads greatly reduce the likelihood of a slip-and-fall accident, providing everyone a place with traction to place their feet as they walk up and down the stairs.
Carpet also transitions well as it comes in many different styles, patterns and colors. It’s also soft and quiet, and can provide some warmth during the cold winter months.
Conclude
You have to ask yourself what’s most important: safety, style, elegance, etc. If you’re stairwell isn’t used very often and you want to wow your guests, then hardwood is a great option. Quite the opposite, if you plan on using your stairs often and are worried about safety, carpet is a great selection. We may not be able to make the choice for you, but we can certainly help you make the correct choice, so stop in today!
