Stair Tread Covers Can Prevent Damage to Your Mat

 Stair Treads offer a great way to keep your family safe during cold, dark winter nights. If you have children who are prone to falling and hurting themselves as they move up and down the stairs, Stair Treads will keep them safe. Staircases can present a slippery hazard for small children who may be too young to recognize their own danger and fall. This is why it is so important to purchase anti-slip stair treads for every stairway in your home.

Stair treads come in a variety of styles and finishes, but they all have one thing in common: They are designed to prevent a person from slipping and causing bodily harm. Rubber stair treads, especially those made of latex rubber, are one of the most popular products on the market. The one reviewer wrote, "After a few falls, I've been wearing the rubber-backed ones ever since." Rubber stair treads provide an added layer of protection between a person and the stairs. If a person slips and falls, the rubber-backed tread will soak up some of the shocks and help slow down the descent.

The majority of stair treads sold today are made of either non-slip rubber backing or material that resembles it. One reviewer wrote, "The rubber feels nice and somewhat plush." Another reviewer wrote, "It gives the stairs more traction so that you don't slide down as easily." Some reviewers said that the rubber was slippery but felt good when walking. There are also several that do not feel like rubber at all, which some people may prefer.

The amount of traction varies on the stair treads that one reviews. One reviewer wrote that the product has a medium amount of traction. Another reviewer wrote that they have seen great traction in the three years that they have had the product. One manufacturer does offer a free trial of their product.

Stair Tread Covers are often used in place of stair treads when outdoor steps are present. Outdoor steps may be slippery for several reasons. If there are loose stones or other debris on the outside of the stairs, the slip could put the user at risk for a fall. Stairstep mats can also be used to cover outdoor steps that are not covered by railings.

Before purchasing stair treads, you may want to review the steps themselves. Some staircases are not very steep, while others have a significant grade. A stair tread that is too steep may not provide the safety that you need. If the stairs are not steep, you will still need to utilize some form of railing to protect your feet and legs from the potential dangers present on the stairs.

Stair Tread Mats should be used with caution if you are in an area with a lot of carpeting. Carpeted stairs tend to swell when they are traded heavily. When you are near the top of the stairs, you may want to pull up the carpeting so that you do not slip when you take your next step. You should not use carpet runners in place of stair treads because carpet runners are not non-slip products. They are only designed to help reduce the friction between the carpet and the steps.

In addition to using stair treads with care in an area with carpeting, one reviewer wrote that he has used rubber backing on the stairs with success. One reviewer wrote that the rubber backing works well and is easy to remove. When you pull up the rubber backing on the stairs it clicks into place and is very secure. One reviewer wrote that this product does not dent rubber as other manufacturers advertise and one reviewer said that the stair treads do not slide when they are applied properly. If you have thick carpeting, consider using carpet runners over stair treads and you may be able to avoid some of the carpeting damage that can occur over time.