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tair carpet and runners are gaining popularity in home décor like never
before. Tuftex Carpets of California, the premier residential carpet division of Shaw Floors, offers gorgeous patterns that are just perfect for
staircases. Some of the newest introductions from Tuftex make quite a
statement on the stairs. Whether you are looking for an elegant diamond pattern
or a Moroccan tile design, Tuftex products provide a beautiful design aesthetic
and great performance on the stairs.
Carpet is a great option for the stairs for a multitude of reasons. Some of
these reasons include design aesthetics, safety, acoustics, and cost.
u Design aesthetics are a key reason to install carpet on a staircase. What better
way to add design flair and color to the stairs than with a glamorous pattern
and color. Tuftex Carpets of California has a fantastic array of the hottest
designs and colors that work with every décor.
u Safety is another important reason for installing carpet on the stairs. Carpet
is much safer than hard surface flooring on staircases because wood floors can
be slippery and can easily lead to a fall. Carpet offers a softer surface on the
stairs which could help reduce the likelihood of an injury if a fall did occur.
u Acoustics and sound reduction can be achieved by adding carpet to the
stairs. Walking down a staircase with hard surface can be noisy and disturbing
for others in the house. Carpet provides great sound absorption which leads to
quieter steps down the staircase.
u Cost savings are yet another reason to consider carpet for the stairs. Carpet
tends to be much more affordable to install on a staircase than hard wood
floors due to time and labor costs.
Keep in mind that all of the Tuftex products are available in broadloom and
area rugs. This makes it very easy to coordinate a stair carpet with a matching
area rug. For more information on Tuftex Carpets of California’s products and
to find a local retailer visit tuftexcarpets.com. ■
Opposite: Spiral Staircase dressed in Casablanca
from Tuftex. Above: Sweeping staircase featuring
Arbor also by Tuftex.
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