[tobahinda]

I was advised to carpet my stairs for safety. I don't know which texture would help keep me from falling or tripping.

[tobahinda]

Is there a carpet for stairs that would help to keep me from slipping?

[creahands]

All carpets can be used on stairs, it depends on your décor.
Are you carpeting the whole step or just a runner?

If not installed correctly will be more of a hazard then the bare wood.

Chuck

[tobahinda]

All carpets can be used on stairs, it depends on your decor.
Are you carpeting the whole step or just a runner?

If not installed correctly will be more of a hazard then the bare wood.

Chuck

A very good answer but I got a little backlash from my daughter-in-law who said that in the even that I do slip on the stairs, a thick carpet will cushion the fall.Personally I like to go up and down stairs, always holding on to the rail, in my bare feel.Just a country (senior) girl at heart. Thanks for your ideas.

[massplumber2008]

Carpeting may not be the best solution here even if it was to "cushion the fall"... idea is to prevent the fall to begin with! Instead, if you and/or your loved ones are concerned about slips I would think an ANTI. SLIP STAIR TREAD (or tape) would be a better solution.

Check out these links for more info.:

Stair Treads Nosing Anti Slip Fiberglass

Non Slip Tape Anti Skid Adhesive

http://www.brookstone.com/indoor-outdoor-stair-treads

Rubber Stair Tread Systems with Design Patterns

There are many other designs available at most home improvement stores or flooring supply stores... ;)

Anti. Skid paint can also be used for this application if you don't mind having the stairs painted!

Mark

[creahands]

Don't know your age or physical condition,but if that is the cause of your daughter-in-law's request, think about a stair chair.

Chuck