How much should a stair runner cost!?

8 years ago

Hi there,

I'm hoping you guys can help me with this one as I can't believe a stair runner can cost so much! I have just bought a little house and I really want a sisal runner with a black border for the staircase (15 stairs, three winding at the bottom) and I have been quoted around £850 (supplied and fitted)! I know runners can be surprisingly expensive and I am based on the outskirts of London but it seems a bit excessive especially when they are a couple of hundred on line. Any help or experience gratefully received! Thanks.

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claire D

8 years ago

We're going through the same as you as we are having to replace our very expensive sisal runners with their beautiful black taping after only 5.5 years. Would strongly recommend against sisal anywhere, but particularly on the stairs. Any dirt, spilt drinks, splashes of water result in stains that even professional carpet cleaners cant get out. The pile is too short and it all gets embedded in those lovely ridges. They shrink away from the skirting board quickly because they cant be pinned down like normal carpet so it quickly looks tatty and we're only 3 people including an unusually clean and tidy child. If you do treat yourself please don't buy sisal!I

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Tani H-S
8 years ago
I think it depends on the carpet they are using as some runners (designer ones with the lines on the outside) can cost a fortune. Check the linear metre price for comparisons with them.
Does that include the metal bars to hold them in place as well or will they be tucked under each tread? Only the bars are expensive (from £10 each I think!)
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mjp33
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for your response, the bars were an additional £500 :( I think I shall have to embrace the painted stairs look for now!
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George Quinn
8 years ago
I am sure that you can get something cheaper (a lot cheaper, in fact). You can find a lot of offers on the internet, but it is just as Tani was saying in the previous comment: designer ones can cost a fortune.

Unfortunately, I cannot help you directly with this because we don't do stair runners at the moment, but if you decide on refurbishing your stairs, we created some step by step tutorials that can guide you. Hope this helps!
mjp33
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks George, I already have a carpenter lined up to put in banisters etc. that was the first thing I did when I got the keys, open staircases frighten me!
raul_breganzo
8 years ago
I'm in process of doing my staircase too so it would be good to know of places that sell the bars please? Don't get put off by the price! You'll find plenty out there at reasonable prices!
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Parfitts Carpets & Interiors Ltd
8 years ago
Check out your local independant flooring show rooms there are quite a few quality of stair runners and stair rods ! And I am sure your local independant showroom will be able to advise you and save you money in the long term !
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Parfitts Carpets & Interiors Ltd
8 years ago
If you lived in pembrokeshire we would be able to offer you a custom made runner at a fraction of the cost ! If you have winders you will need to be careful of the pattern matching ! May be end a local company that over a service to "overlock " or bind carpet edges then you will be able to reduce the cost any more !
mrskain1
8 years ago
That seems a ridiculous price. I'd keep looking.
mjp33
Original Author
8 years ago
Wow, thank you Claire! I was under the impression that is lasted for years so this is very helpful advice. Will do some more research I think. Thanks again! Parfitts, I do always try to use local independent suppliers if I can, and this quote was from one of them. I feel like you get a better service and all the ones I have dealt with so far have had some great stories about the local area and its history which is also nice :) Thanks all.
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George Quinn
8 years ago
My pleasure maddieplail. You took the right decision to call a carpenter. The stairs seem quite unsafe as they are now. Also, if you want to work at improving the design, you could choose some nice stair parts designs (I'm sure you'll find something on our website) and ask your carpenter to do a full renovation. Good luck with your project!

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