What kind of rugs are best for hardwood stairs?

Question

Have new hardwood staircase that's already getting scratched. Heard latex backing causes damage/discoloration to the wood.
Any body know where I can get small stair tread rugs w/o latex or rubber backing?

Answer 1

Our hardwood staircase is carpeted down the center. The other option is a custom center carpet and then you would buy the iron rods to hold each in place.

Answer 2

Great project. Don't remove the plywood unless there is damage that can't be repaired. Just a suggestion, but you can buy a couple boxes of hardwood stained just the color you want from a flooring store. Often times they have left over boxes from a large job and will sell them to you cheap. Always place the riser on the tread. If your cuts are not perfect, not to worry. Where the riser meets the tread you can put a bead of clear silicone and not see irregular cuts. I do it all the time. Have Fun

Answer 3

Hi

the best rugs are the ones with a jute backing. I would advise anything that is high density. Here is one I liked, but i dont think they have them in the roll runner size.