The main purpose of the stair tread rugs is to protect the stairs especially wooden stairs from scratching it and also to collect dust and reduce noise from people climbing the stair. Unlike hard rubber which commonly used in outdoor stair treads which actually scratching the wooden floor, rugs are soft which are ideal to use in sensitive wooden stairs. They are also stylish and available in various colors and unique design patterns. One of the common stair tread rug is the braided stair tread, usually made of textured high density wool that is breaded together forming a long oval shape. Some braided rugs are made with one color, usually khaki to camouflaged stain from dirt and dust.
Others are made with a combination of different colors braided together forming an intricate pattern and are available in unlimited or infinite combinations possibilities. Other type of rug is the carpet tread rug, they are actually made of ordinary carpet just like the one used in most homes. The only different is the size; just like common carpets they are available in thousands of design and lots of color combination. So if you want something to match your home decor or theme that wouldn’t be a problem, just bring a sample design or color and show it to the seller and I’m sure you can easily find one.
The common problem about tread rugs is that it can easily slip out of its place because of its lightweight but with the use of a non-slip tape underneath it solves the problem. Another problem is that this type of stair treads tends to curl which is very annoying and looks ugly, that’s why some manufacturers uses curl resistant material to eliminate curling and ensure that the rug stays flat on the floor even if you use it for a long time. In other countries they are utilizing old clothes to make a tread rug. They cut them into long strip and braided them together forming a unique tread rug. Some people recycle the excess material from clothing manufacturers. They buy them at very low price, and turn them into a tread rug and sell them for a profit.
