Lower Level Stairs Flooring Dilema

9 years ago

We are building a house and are at the flooring selection phase. The main level will have hardwood floors. The stairway to the lower level will be adjacent to the hardwood. I don't particularly want carpet in the basement and was considering vinyl plank flooring in the lower level

I don't know how to treat the stairs leading down to the lower level . I would like the saftey/softness of carpet, but think this isolated swath of carpet will not look right. Any suggestions or thoughts?

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Macomb Stairs and Millwork
9 years ago
Hi there!

Have you thought about possibly putting matching hardwood end caps along the walls and a carpet runner up the center. This is a nice way to carry the wood through and also introduce the carpet without making it stand alone!
susanbroz
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you! Would the stair be totally finished in hardwood and a runner placed on top or is this a different installation? I hope I am clear in what I am asking.
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Macomb Stairs and Millwork
9 years ago
This can be done either way. We usually base this on what type of runner you want to go with. If it is a finished edge runner I would almost always recommend a full wood step. If it is a more traditional carpet, that is lets say continuing from the second floor, an end cap installation looks great if done properly.

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