Floor Runners

Floor runners are also commonly referred to as carpet runners. They come in a variety of styles and sizes to suit any home, taste and preference. It is important to take in a few considerations when shopping around for any type of floor runner to make sure that you get exactly what you need.

What Are Carpet Runners?

Carpet and floor runners are strips of material that are placed in the middle of a hallway, stairway or room. They do not go all the way up to the sides of the walls and generally run down the middle only. Think of them as table runners but for the floor instead – there will be the color of the floor or anything that has been laid down below the runner on show either side.

Types of Runners

There are different types of floor runners available.

• The majority of homeowners will opt for the general fabric or carpet runners that work in different rooms of the home; it is possible to find some for stairways and hallways and help to keep floors heated and comfortable underfoot. However, these fabric options are not always perfect for each room or for each household.

• Plastic floor runners are a common consideration when it comes to looking out for something for a bathroom or downstairs hallway because they are easy to clean up.

• Rubber floor runners are also a consideration and perfect for those with animals and small children. The rubber is non-slip, which also makes them perfect as kitchen floor runners and for the bathroom. Rubber is not as easy to clean but it is generally more comfortable and durable than plastic.

Shopping for Floor Runners

When it comes to shopping for these items, it is important to make some considerations.

• The first is the area of the home that you want to place the runners in. This will affect the material that you buy and the size of the runners. You can buy carpet runners that are wider for bigger rooms, which will help to avoid making small rooms look smaller or large rooms look larger.

• For those who are buying floor runners for the staircase, it is important to think about size – both width and length. You cannot just measure the bottom to the top of the stairs to get the length needed; you will need to measure as if you were laying the material down. While this is often a cheaper option than laying a carpet on the stairs and a lot easier, you will be surprised by the amount of material that you need.

• A third consideration is the color that you will opt for. This will come down to the color of the flooring underneath the floor runners and the coloring of the room or hallway that you are laying the runners down into. Take some time to find colors that complement each other so that your home stands out for all the right reasons!