Is carpet suitable for staircases?

Walking into the carpet store, you'll see a large assortment of colors, designs, and styles. You may wonder if that should be your choice for the stairs, especially now with many vibrant patterns, colors, and styles.

After all, the staircase may be the first thing people see when they enter your house. So, it should be a showcase.

Carpet is one of the most popular floorings for stairs. It's both elegant and functional!

Carpeting provides cushioning to soften falls and reduces noise, such as footsteps. Consider these factors when choosing carpeting.

Fiber

This is the most critical decision you'll make when choosing a carpet. It has everything to do with both appearance and performance.

Stairs are heavily trafficked areas, so you need a fiber that's both durable and has excellent stain resistance. Nylon carpeting is a great choice, as is the triexta fiber.

Polyester has superior stain resistance. It's best for small, quiet families with no pets.

Olefin, mainly associated with loop styles, is stain resistant and durable.

Wool is durable and has superior soil repellency. In addition, it's somewhat absorbent, so spills need to be wiped immediately.

See us when shopping for carpet in North Las Vegas, NV, or Lake Havasu City, AZ. You'll see a large variety of fibers in our showroom.

Safety

Whatever floor covering you choose must securely wrap around banisters, railings, posts, and treads.
It needs to provide a level foundation for the foot; otherwise, people can slip and fall down the stairs.
Low pile rugs, Berber, level loop, and cut and loops work well; they are durable and easy to keep clean.

Visit our carpet store today

Beno's Flooring, an award-winning company, has been operating for over 20 years. Over the years, we've helped homeowners and businesses choose the right carpet and other flooring types for their style and budget.

Walls to the floor, we have it all! Visit our showroom you'll see top brands like Mohawk, Dixie Home, Stanton, Dream Weaver, and more. We have two locations: Lake Havasu City, AZ, and North Las Vegas, and we service North Las Vegas, Henderson, Las Vegas, Summerlin, NV, and Lake Havasu, AZ.