How to protect carpeted stairs? The carpet on stairs is off-white, and I feel it's already showing signs of dirt/wear/tear even though it's been only about 10 days since we moved in.
If it was flat floor, rug was an option. If it was hardwood stairs, stair runner/treads was an option. However, it is carpeted stairs, and people think it's very dangerous to put stair treads/runner over carpeted stairs.
Is vinyl runner safer? We have a bunch of kids who like to run down the stairs on everyday basis, so I'm really concerned about skidding and slipping.
This one shows the best example of the effect I was trying to explain. I do not have a shot that shows how the handrail goes past the ceiling, but with a little imagination you could picture what the rail would have to do if the stairs were much wider at the bottom.
Best Answer
Scotch guard will greatly increase the stiffness and how it holds up to dirt and abuse. I suggest a heavy heavy layer of scotch guard once a year right after it has been shampooed (let it dry of course).
Long-term carpet might not be ideal. You need to try to figure out what is under the carpet. Almost all of the time you can take out the carpet tacking, sand, and the stain/paint the stairs. This is not hard to do, doesn't cost much, and it is a true DIY project.