Stair flooring: safe footing and a clean fit
Stairs take more wear per square foot than any other floor in the house. They also get noticed. A good stair job needs the right material and an installer who measures every tread.
1. Dense, low-pile carpet
A tight loop or dense cut pile from Shaw or Mohawk wraps cleanly around the nose of each step and does not show traffic lines. It is also the safest surface for kids and older family members. Waterfall or Hollywood wrap, your choice.
2. Hardwood treads with a carpet runner
Solid or engineered treads from Provenza or Hallmark match the floor above and below. A runner down the middle adds grip and quiet. Stanton makes runners built for exactly this.
3. LVP stair treads with matching nosing
COREtec and Shaw make stair nosing that matches their planks, so a basement or rental staircase can carry the same waterproof floor all the way down. Durable and easy to clean.
In stock now: several of our in-stock carpets are a good fit for stairs. See the in-stock page. Hardwood treads and matching nosings are ordered to fit.
Stairs are priced per step, not per square foot, because the labor is in the fitting. Send us a photo of the staircase and a step count and we can give you a close number before we come out.