Jute Stair Treads

The first step when buying jute stair treads is to measure your stairs. If you have spiral stairs or a staircase where the length of each stair varies as you go up, you will need to measure either each individual stair or every stair where the size changes. This could become complicated and tedious, particularly if you have many staircases which need to be measured. Once you have the measurements, you will then be able to request the correct quantity and the correct size from the supplier.

In order to make jute stair treads as effective as possible for your requirements, you need to choose the correct size. Choosing treads that are too small could result in certain areas of your carpet getting damaged, while treads which are too large can be dangerous for people trying to walk up and down the stairs, particularly if they are carrying things or wearing certain shoes.

If you have standard stairs that don’t vary in shape, you will have the measurements for one stair and this will be provided in a rectangular shape just like the stairs. However, different styles and sizes of steps could mean that you end up with various sizes and shapes.

However, no matter what the size of the stairs is, jute stair treads are available with either rounded edges or straight defined edges. This is a decision that will come down to personal preference. The rounded edges will extend all the way to the edge of the stair, so you don’t need to worry about any areas not being covered effectively.

The correct thickness to buy will depend on the type of carpet you have and the number of trips up and down the stairs which take place generally in a day. For stairs in offices and communal areas which may be walked up and down 50-100 times or more during the day, you should choose jute stair treads which are thicker than standard. While the standard thickness is normally 1-2cm, thicker treads are around 3-4cm and provide much more cushioning for the carpet.

Thicker treads are also suitable for delicate carpets which you may be concerned could get damaged. Use your best judgment to decide what type of thickness would be best for the carpet, either in your home or in an office or other communal areas.