Non Slip Stair Treads for Wood
Buy the best non slip stair treads for wood selected and recommended by interior designers. By Peyton Robinson.
For wooden stairs or slick carpet, if you fear falling down the stairs due to a slip, then get yourself, and your family, some non-slip stair treads for wood or carpeted stairs. They stick firmly, yet are easy to remove for cleaning. And they are attractive and won't ruin the look of your staircase, which is important if fine woods or carpet are involved. Look to the collection and pick out some for your stairs.
Non Slip Stair Treads for Wood
Buying Guide
Peyton Robinson
Interior Design Expert
From fancy feeding stations to designer crate furniture, Peyton knows how to ensure comfort to your furry companion without compromising on the aesthetics of your home.
As good as those hardwood stairs look in your home, they can pose a serious risk of slipping for children, elders and older pets. Why, even the average adult is at risk of slipping or tripping on stairs as made evident by this disturbing statistic by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
More than a million stair-related injuries are reported each year in the US. Sadly, most of the ways to fix this veer towards expensive remodels. Non-slip carpet chair treads, on the other hand, are a simple and cost-effective solution to slippery stairs. These stick-on, mini-rugs provide a firm, non-slippery surface that makes it a breeze, to ascend and descend stairs.
If this is the first time you are shopping for these, then here’s some help.
Treads are available in a variety of sizes like 8”X30, 9”X36, 10”x30. If none of the sizes match, then buy the closest matching set and customize. If you have stairs that get narrower or a spiraling staircase, then customization is definitely on the cards. So keep a pair of scissors handy and always order a few extra ones so that you can cover any remaining areas. Some sellers include a few extra treads in the pack anyway. If you are unsure about this, then reach out to the seller and enquire.
The old saying, ‘Pictures can be deceiving’ holds completely true when it comes to shopping for carpet treads online. What might appear to be a large tread that offers complete coverage on each stair, might in fact not even cover half the stair. Even worse, it might not cover the edges. To prevent this from happening, measure the length and the breadth of the stairs and compare it with the size of the treads.
Non-slip carpet treads come with either an adhesive surface or carpet tape that sticks to the stairs surface. This is hands down, one of the most important factors that will determine how effective the treads will be.
If the carpet tape is of substandard quality, then the treads will start to peel off or shift, after a few days of use, which sort of negates the very purpose that you bought it for originally. So, you need something that sticks and stays put.
At the same time, the adhesive on the tape must peel off cleanly without leaving a gooey residue on the hardwood, because you will be adjusting it a lot when you first install it.
Non-slip carpet treads are available in a plethora of fabrics, colors and patterns. You can easily find one that matches the hardwood aesthetically. But you also need one that’s durable and easy to clean.
- Polypropylene fiber is one of the best options. It is machine washable and withstands everyday use easily.
- Rubber treads are cheaper than Polypropylene but the aesthetics are nothing to write home about.
Also check the thickness of the tread. Anything that provides a wee bit of cushioning feels better than a thin surface. Your old pet will certainly appreciate the extra padding.