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Stair Tread Rugs
Stair tread rugs are the unsung hero of many homes because they, unassumingly, rest on your steps silently and faithfully protecting you from falls and other accidents. In a home where you have less than sure-footed elderly folks or active kids, keeping these rugs on the staircase is a priority.
Of course, just like everything else these days, technology has allowed stair tread rugs to be produced in a rainbow of colors and materials, washable or disposable, multiple patterns, from monochromes to flowers and butterflies, these rugs have been designed for every taste, every need, and every budget.
But if you are one of those whose athletic, sure-footed stride never slips or trips, and you have no energetic kids in the home, how – you may ask, do stair tread rugs benefit you? Well, it is rather simple; the rug does more than help you avoid slipping accidents on your steps; it actually has three main functions that most people do not, or have not, contemplated. First, stair thread rugs, of course, increase your traction when climbing up and down stairs. A lot of folks appreciate the fact that their bare feet are not in direct contact with cold surfaces in the winter time, and hard surfaces all the time. Without them, hardwood floors and stairs become slippery on contact; and constant cleaning will tend to keep the surfaces smooth thus also adding to their slippery feel.
Secondly, stair tread rugs will help keep the noise that would be generated from a stair case to a minimum by providing a cushion to the pounding of feet on bare wood. You probably have come to realize that staircases are like the perfect drum, hard surface with hollow interiors. Stair tread rugs significantly lessen the 'drum-effect' of your staircase. Stair treads also considerably reduce the creaking noises typically heard on wooden steps thus giving the home a more solid sound and feel.
Another thing you will observe after the installation of your stair treads is that the upper levels of your home will be noticeably less dusty. You probably have deduced the not-so-obvious reason behind this. The stair treads actually serve as mini, individual door mats. The net effect of this is that every time you climb your stairs, with each step you are actually wiping your shoes as if you just entered the home, thus keeping a significant amount of the dust and dirt that you would normally track to your upper levels from ever making it up there.
With these and other associated benefits, such as accenting your home’s décor, it is easy to see why stair tread rugs are a terrific home improvement idea. What’s more, they are very light on the wallet. You can pick up a set at your nearest home improvement store or go on line and search among the array of choices that are available in the marketplace today. If you are handy with tools, you can easily mount them yourself, otherwise you can use a handyman to install them and the job will most likely be completed within an hour.