There are plenty of options when it comes to renovating your staircase. So make sure you find out exactly what the possibilities are. Would you like a staircase with the natural look of wood? If so, you could cover your stairs with laminate. Or perhaps that isn’t such a good idea after all?

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The natural charm of wood on your stair treads

Wood is a popular interior design material, and with good reason: it has a natural charm and exudes warmth. What’s more, it combines beautifully with other materials, colours and textures. However, it does have its drawbacks: wood requires a fair amount of maintenance, is not moisture-resistant and is also quite expensive. For many people, that last point in particular is the deciding factor in opting not to go for wood after all.

Laminate on your stairs can be a budget-friendly option

If you’re on a tighter budget, you’ll soon find a product that’s both low-maintenance and affordable. Especially if you want the warm, natural look of wood, laminate can be a good alternative. Laminate is also perfect for your stairs. A staircase renovation using laminate is quick, offers plenty of extra options such as LED lighting and LED strips, and produces a beautiful result. What’s more, there are endless possibilities for matching the stairs to your interior, and the material is very low-maintenance.

Big disadvantage of laminate: it is not scratch- and wear-resistant.

So laminate stair treads sound like a good idea. Except that, with heavy use, scratches and scuff marks start to appear on laminate quite quickly. Over time, exposure to sunlight and light also causes colour variations in the material. That’s why you should choose an Upstairs stair renovation. Thanks to the Upstairs Original Top Layer, your stair treads will be scratch- and wear-resistant, even after years of intensive use. Of course, we know there are cheaper alternatives, but with us you’re guaranteed top quality. Our stair treads are produced entirely in-house – and that’s what makes us unique! At Upstairs, we not only guarantee the quality of our stairs, we also ensure that all raw materials and end products are both environmentally friendly and exclusive.

Do you go for cheap or for durability with a lifetime guarantee from Upstairs Staircases?

With over 25 years’ experience, Upstairs Staircase Renovation is the leading expert in staircase renovation. To date, we have given over 80,000 staircases a fresh new look by fitting stair tread covers, which our skilled craftsmen install over your existing steps.

 

Would you like to renovate your staircase too? If so, please get in touch with us. We’d be happy to arrange an appointment with one of our advisors, who can advise you on all the options available.