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Folks,
We're building a mountain cabin with a loft. We plan to carpet the second story, with the lower floor being clad in hardwood flooring. I'm feeling torn about carpeting the stairs. We've got to make a decision within the month. Pros/Cons anyone? thx, skg |
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"windriverfamily" wrote:
We're building a mountain cabin with a loft. We plan to carpet the second story, with the lower floor being clad in hardwood flooring. I'm feeling torn about carpeting the stairs. We've got to make a decision within the month. Pros/Cons anyone? Carpet pros: quieter cheaper doesn't hurt quite as bad when you trip Carpet cons tends to wear faster than hardwood not as esthetic as hardwood (IMHO) You might want to look into using carpeted stairs with hardwood end caps. Costs more than just carpet, but, IMHO, it's more attractive than just carpet alone. |
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"windriverfamily" wrote in message ...
Folks, We're building a mountain cabin with a loft. We plan to carpet the second story, with the lower floor being clad in hardwood flooring. I'm feeling torn about carpeting the stairs. We've got to make a decision within the month. In my personal (and rather painful) experience, uncarpeted stairs can be very slippery, especially with wet feet. If this cabin will be used for skiing or water sports, and anyone is likely to be wet, I'd go with carpet. |
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Just from a safety standpoint I'd carpet them.
Trip In article , says... Folks, We're building a mountain cabin with a loft. We plan to carpet the second story, with the lower floor being clad in hardwood flooring. I'm feeling torn about carpeting the stairs. We've got to make a decision within the month. Pros/Cons anyone? thx, skg |
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![]() TripFarmer wrote: Just from a safety standpoint I'd carpet them. Trip In article , says... Folks, We're building a mountain cabin with a loft. We plan to carpet the second story, with the lower floor being clad in hardwood flooring. I'm feeling torn about carpeting the stairs. We've got to make a decision within the month. Pros/Cons anyone? thx, skg But expect it to look grungy after 6 months and plan to replace every 4-5 years. -- "If George Bush wants to make national security an issue in this campaign, I have three words for him that I know he'll understand. Bring it on!"--John Kerry, quoted in the New York Times, Feb. 1 "Call off the Republican attack dogs."--Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe responding to Dick Cheney's speech on John Kerry's defense record, quoted by the Associated Press, April 26 |
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![]() "Tracy" wrote in message om... "windriverfamily" wrote in message ... Folks, We're building a mountain cabin with a loft. We plan to carpet the second story, with the lower floor being clad in hardwood flooring. I'm feeling torn about carpeting the stairs. We've got to make a decision within the month. In my personal (and rather painful) experience, uncarpeted stairs can be very slippery, especially with wet feet. If this cabin will be used for skiing or water sports, and anyone is likely to be wet, I'd go with carpet. Hardwood, but with some of that clear nonskid finish stuff mixed in the poly you coat it with. Satin finish hardwood is VERY slippery on stocking feet in the middle of the night when you are raiding the fridge. I say hardwood because carpet on stairs does show wear very quickly, esp on the noses. I also recommend as square an edge on the treads as you can stand, just rounded enough not to splinter. That bullnose is where most slip'n'falls start, in my experience. Wide deep treads are best. Would a faux wrought iron staircase look out of place? Is stairway open or enclosed? Don't forget railings- they make a big difference in slip rates. aem sends... |
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