Professional stair runner fitting and stair carpet installation across West London and Hounslow. Traditional runners with rods, full fitted carpet, and landing carpet — all included in a free home visit and fixed quote.
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Stairs are one of the most technically demanding parts of a property to carpet. Each tread and riser must be measured individually, the carpet has to fold and bend around nosings cleanly, pattern repeats — if the carpet has one — need to align tread to tread, and the whole installation has to be secure enough to stay put under constant use without loosening or fraying at the edges.
We fit stair runners and stair carpet across all of West London — from Victorian terraces in Chiswick and Brentford to modern townhouses in Hounslow and Twickenham. The original pine staircases of period properties in this part of London are a speciality: we know how to fit a runner that shows off the wood on either side while staying firmly in place, and how to deal with the narrow stair widths common in Edwardian street properties.
Whether you want a traditional runner held by brass stair rods, a neat waterfall-style fitted carpet, or just the stairs with a landing carpet to complete the look, we cover it all. See examples of our stair work in the gallery.
There is more than one way to carpet a staircase. Here are the main approaches we offer.
A carpet runner — typically 60–80cm wide — runs down the centre of the staircase and is held in place at the base of each riser by a decorative stair rod. The exposed wood on either side of the runner is sanded and painted or varnished separately. This style suits period properties throughout West London and creates a classic, elegant look. Rods are available in brass, chrome, and painted iron finishes.
A full-width carpet covers the entire staircase from wall to wall, fitted using gripper rods at the nosing of each tread. There are two finish methods: waterfall, where the carpet runs smoothly down over each nosing in a single pull; and French tuck, where the carpet is cut and tucked tightly under each tread for a more tailored look. Full-width carpet is the more common choice in modern homes and rental properties.
A landing is usually carpeted at the same time as the stairs — it would look odd to have a beautifully fitted stair carpet that stops abruptly on an unfinished landing. We measure and fit landing carpet as part of the same job, cutting around any newel posts, doorways, and skirting boards for a neat continuous result.
Winding stairs, stairs with a quarter-turn or half-turn landing, and open-tread staircases all require individual treatment. On winding stairs, each tread has a different shape and each piece of carpet must be cut separately. Open-tread stairs (where there is no riser, just the tread) require specific carpet grades and fitting methods. We handle all configurations.
Stair carpet fitting is one of the areas where experience makes the biggest visible difference. The nose of each tread — the leading edge — takes concentrated wear with every step. If the carpet is not pulled tightly enough over the nosing and secured correctly, it will lift and fray at exactly the point that sees the most use.
Pattern matching is another skilled element. If you choose a patterned carpet for your stairs, the repeat needs to align from tread to tread so the pattern flows as you look up the flight. This requires careful planning and precise cutting — and some extra carpet. We account for pattern repeat when calculating how much carpet your staircase needs.
Stair rods must be fitted at precisely the right height and position on each riser — too high and the rod will ride over time; too low and the carpet will work loose at the tread. Each bracket is fixed individually into the riser, and the rod sits firmly across the full width.
Stairs also connect visually to the hall below and the landing above. We plan the layout so the carpet runs continuously from the hallway at the bottom to the landing at the top, with no awkward joins or changes in direction at the wrong places.
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We cover all of West London and Hounslow. Book a free home visit — we measure your staircase, bring samples, and give you a fixed written quote. No obligation.