Modern Rugs has just introduced a brand new collection of Sisal Stair Runners in addition to our current range of sisal rugs and sisal hall runners. These new stair runners come in 10 designs and can be cut to any length, including matching hall runner lengths. Here we provide a useful buying and fitting guide ensuring you can achieve the look you want for your stairs.

Measuring for your Stair Runner

The first step in buying your stair runner is measuring your staircase. The easiest way to measure your staircase is to measure one step (horizontal) and one riser (vertical) and times it by the amount of stairs you have. So for example the average flight of stairs will contain 13 steps. The length required to cover 13 standard size steps is usually 6 meters. It is important that you measure your stair runner length correctly. Unlike our rugs our stair runners are cut to the length you require and therefore are non-returnable.

Fitting Your Stair Runner

The quickest and easiest way to fit sisal stair runners to your stairs is to use stair rods or stair clips. These hold your runner firmly on each step without the need for any permanent adhesives. Stair rods or stair slips can be purchased from a number of places however we recommend StairHeaven.co.uk as they have one of the best selections available. Stair rods are very easy to fit with just a screw driver and ensure that your runner stays fixed to your staircase.

Another way to fix your runner to your stairs is to use a new product called Easy Studs (also available from ‘Stair Heaven’). These are studs which are specially designed to press through carpets and runners and grip securely into your floor or step. They also come in a range of colour options. Easy studs are probably the most cost efficient option to fit your stair runner.

You can also fit your hall runner without using stair rods or stair clips if you wish, however this is a bit more complicated and we recommend that you use a qualified carpet fitter. Fitting a stair runner without the use of stair rods involves gluing the stair runner to your stairs (direct stick method) or you can use a recommended underlay and stick it directly to the stair then stick the latex back of the runner directly to the underlay (double stick method).

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