Stairs Flooring: Seamless Style

Top Recommendation: Engineered Wood

Structural integrity with a luxury finish.

For a staircase that feels solid and looks incredible, Engineered Wood is the gold standard. The structural stability of the planks means they provide a firm, secure feel underfoot, while the real timber nosing profiles create a high-end joinery finish that carpet simply cannot match.

• Seamless Flow: Match your hallway wood floor perfectly for a continuous look.
• Solid Feel: Provides a robust, substantial feel to every step.
• High Durability: Can be sanded and refinished if high-traffic areas show wear over the years.
• Bespoke Look: Natural grain patterns make every step unique.
• Matching Accessories: We supply colour-matched stair nosings for a professional finish.

The Value Choice: Laminate

Toughness meets affordability.

Laminate is an increasingly popular choice for stairs due to its exceptional durability. The hardened top layer resists the scuffs and kicks that stair risers often suffer. Modern installation systems allow you to clad your stairs in laminate for a clean, architectural look at a fraction of the cost of solid timber.

• Scuff Resistant: Tough surface handles shoe scuffs on risers exceptionally well.
• Cost-Effective: A budget-friendly way to modernise a tired staircase.
• Easy to Clean: simply sweep dust from the corners; no vacuum lugging required.
• Consistent Colour: Ensures every step matches perfectly without natural variation.

The Practical Choice: Vinyl Click

Safety, silence, and style.

Vinyl Click is rapidly becoming a favorite for staircases thanks to our new range of matching stair nosings. It allows you to extend the practical benefits of your hallway flooring right up the stairs for a fully integrated look. Its textured surface offers excellent grip, making it a safe choice for busy family homes.

• Matching Nosings: We supply colour-matched nosings for a seamless, professional finish.
• Slip Resistant: Textured surfaces provide superior grip, essential for stair safety.
• 100% Waterproof: Easy to clean muddy footprints or spills without worry.
• Quiet Acoustics: Reduces the thud of footsteps compared to harder laminates.
• High Durability: Commercial wear layer withstands the concentrated footfall on stair treads.

The Importance of Stair Nosings

What is a Nosing? The “nosing” is the trim that covers the sharp edge of the step. It is the most vital part of a stair installation, protecting the edge of the floor board and providing a safe, rounded profile for your foot. We stock a full range of matching and contrasting nosings to ensure your installation is safe and stylish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is wood flooring on stairs slippery? Any hard surface is smoother than carpet. However, for domestic use, standard wood and laminate finishes provide adequate grip. For households with young children or elderly relatives, we recommend ensuring the stairs are well-lit and considering a “runner” rug or grip strips if you have specific safety concerns.

Can I install it on an open staircase? Yes. Engineered Wood is particularly good for open-tread staircases as it has the structural strength required. You may need to finish the underside of the plank depending on visibility.

How durable is it compared to carpet? Hard flooring will far outlast carpet on stairs. Carpet on the “nose” of the step wears bald very quickly due to the friction. Wood and Laminate do not suffer from this issue, keeping your staircase looking newer for longer.