What Should I Put On The Stairs? Carpet?

I am having laminate floor (wood) installed in my 2nd home. 1600 sf out of 1800sf will be covered by the laminate. We have two sets of stairs. We wanted to have laminate on the stairs as well, but it is just too expensive to do it. ($30 installation per step and $7.25 materials per step). Is there any other alternative other than laying down the carpet? I just hate carpet due to my severe allegies. Do you have any suggestions? :-?

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  • InActive_Account11th October, 2004

    paint???

  • mikejaquish11th October, 2004

    Allergies? To the dirt in Carpet, or the chemical outgassing?

    If it's the dirt, try a carpet runner. They usually are very low pile, and can be quite decorative.

    You may find the economics of anything but paint are similar to the laminate on the stairs, however.
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  • InActive_Account11th October, 2004

    stain the stairs to match the laminate?

  • SmileyFace11th October, 2004

    Thanks for the suggestions. I wish I could stain or paint the steps, but I could not. They are particleboards. If we have to install wood, how expensive is it? Do you know?

  • kenmax11th October, 2004

    you can install wood over lay on the p/b........km

  • SmileyFace11th October, 2004

    Do you know how much that costs?

  • kenmax11th October, 2004

    the price varies greatly. from "cheap" to whatever you are willing to pay. you just have to shop around. they have some really nice "stuff". i put some in a house i am building. looks great......km

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