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carpet or wood steps?

last month

I am replacing the carpet on our stairs. I wanted to just replace the carpet going upstairs to the bedrooms. We also have carpet on the stairs going down to the kitchen. For the stairs going down to the kitchen I was considering going for wood. Only issue is that the wood on the first floor and the wood on the ground floor won’t match the new steps. So any thoughts on whether to go with wood ( engineered or veneered) or stick with same carpet. I’ve also included my possible colour choices if anyone has an opinion!Thank you!

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Daisy England
last month
Carpet without a doubt on each flight of stairs.

Wooden stairs are slippery and will need maintenance. Anyone with heels may leave marks.
rae601
Original Author
last month
Thank you. I agree
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Sonia
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Wooden stairs look amazing but I feel they could be very slippery if, for example, you are just wearing socks?
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Woodfloors4u
25 days ago
Many of our customers opt for wood on stairs, carpet is more economical cost-wise but ultimately it's personal preference.

See below image of engineered Natural Oak fitted on stairs with Solid Oak double groove stair nosing.

At Woodfloors4u we specialise in Engineered Oak & Solid products, finished & unfinished. If you would like to discuss your staircase requirements please feel free to get in touch with the office on 020 8500 1940 / www.woodfloors4u.co.uk.

https://www.woodfloors4u.co.uk/product/natural-oak-brushed-uv-oiled-wood-flooring-240-x-4-15-x-2200mm/

https://www.woodfloors4u.co.uk/product/solid-oak-double-groove-square-edge-stair-nosing-old/

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