The staircase is a heavy traffic area in our home.I would appreciate advice on types of wood flooring appropriate for this.
2007-02-05 11:44:47 · 2 answers · asked by Geenahh 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Laminate flooring is not a recommended flooring surface for stairs. They are too slippery the finnish is melamine. Higher end laminates do make treads with a more textured surface. Stair runners installation requires stapling up under the nose of the step and also in the crotch of the step. This will creates holes and chips in the laminate surface that can not be refinnished.
Installation of laminate on stairs is also difficult and is best left to professionals. Labor is nearly equivilant to hardwood.
3/4 inch solid wood pre-formed stair treads are the best option for stairs. Some people use treads with matching risers others prefer the look and cost savings of painted white risers. Labor and materials are significantly higher than carpet. Real wood is a permanent flooring surface and can be refinnished many times. Use one of the harder woods to prevent dings and dents. The Janka scale will help you with your selections for the traffic level of your home. Oak is beautiful and economical for a more traditional house. Brazillian Cherry blend with a more elegant and formal house. A stained maple will create a light bright clean contempary look. Take clues from other woods in your house especially if you already have an existing banister that is goiing to remain in place. Most of the time stairs are finnished on site so you can choose from a full range of stains or match existing features in the home.
Any runner that you choose to install over your wood should be made of nylon or wool. Select a construction that is low and dense with a tight backing to prevent carpet stretch and wrinkling. A firm felt pad installed only on the treads under the runner will absorb foot shock and help to maintain the carpet for a very long time. Choose a medium color to hide dirt and stains. Too dark all the dust and white dirt will show. Too light and you'll see every little drip and drop. The reason for the runner? You may not want one at first because you'll be enjoying the beauty of the wood but practically speaking; it's safer. Your runner does not have to be expensive. Choose any broadloom carpet. Having a border is not a requirement. This way width of the runner doesn't become a restriction for you.
Good Luck with your project.
Jen
2007-02-05 15:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Laminate Stairs
2016-11-05 11:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laminate flooring is OK for stairs. It can be rather expensive installed on stairways, not due to the cost of the laminate flooring, but the trim pieces needed to do a responsible job on stairs are expensive. You may want to check into board flooring for stairs (wide boards typically used for stair applications). They are usually rounded on the edge and do not need the trim that lalminate flooring needs. I'm not sure of the cost though. Good luck with your project.
2007-02-05 11:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by Tara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the exact same problem with the laminate flooring in my wife's craft room above the garage. I did something very similar to what Jeff Smoker is saying. The difference is I have a wood shop and was able to make the piece my self because I could not find a ready made piece anywhere in town.
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2014-09-26 05:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would use the real thing there.Laminate flooring is easy to use but not that dependable.Carpet would be safer.
2007-02-05 11:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by sipppihercoldsaursasaurus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a good choice, although it may be slippery when wet.
2007-02-05 11:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by Swede 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋