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flooring for 2 steps?

cosmile
cosmile Posts: 355 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
i have two steps leading to my kitchen and garden,i have laminate on the other hallway,but i did have carpet on the two steps,but it wears out so quick and gets dirty quick.

i just wondered if there is anything i can put on the steps that isnt slipery as i have children.....anyone any ideas please?

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  • brightonman123
    brightonman123 Posts: 8,535 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    rubber mats?
    Long time away from MSE, been dealing real life stuff..
    Sometimes seen lurking on the compers forum :-)
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    I stuck lino down with 'no more nails' on a step , that was over five years ago , seemed to have worked.
  • cosmile
    cosmile Posts: 355 Forumite
    wallbash wrote: »
    I stuck lino down with 'no more nails' on a step , that was over five years ago , seemed to have worked.


    is it slippy? and did u attach it to wooden steps?
  • davidscottishpainter19
    davidscottishpainter19 Posts: 21 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Buy two rubber nosings (they are quite wide and are stuck to the edge of the step) they are used for commercial installations but sound perfectly adequate for your circumstances. Go to a carpet shop and get them fitted by a proffesional. If its just 2 steps, then you are looking at a tiny piece of carpet required. Ask for a commercial Heavy domestic wearing carpet. This installation should last you an infinate amount of time, and although the nosings are not cheap, they're worth it for stopping injury.

    http://www.kingslandfloors.co.uk
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