# Stair Runner help/advice

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**Created:** [November 25, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stair-runner-help-advice/233990 "2013-11-25T07:17:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\
**Post date:** [November 25, 2013, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stair-runner-help-advice/233990/1 "2013-11-25T07:17:02Z")

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So i removed the old carpet and refinished my stairs in hardwood (replaced risers and treads), just realized how slippery these things are when i have socks on. I have a 1.5 year old and a preggo wife so im concerned about someone slipping.

Looking to add a runner but worried about ruining the stairs with glue/tack strips etc. What are some alternatives and will most carpet places do it??

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**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stair-runner-help-advice/233990/2 "2013-11-26T19:32:32Z")

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> [@Johnnylude"](#):
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> So i removed the old carpet and refinished my stairs in hardwood (replaced risers and treads), just realized how slippery these things are when i have socks on. I have a 1.5 year old and a preggo wife so im concerned about someone slipping.
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> Looking to add a runner but worried about ruining the stairs with glue/tack strips etc. What are some alternatives and will most carpet places do it??

[http://www.naturalarearugs.com/custom-stair-treads/](http://www.naturalarearugs.com/custom-stair-treads/)

Saw them when reading this post [DIY refinished stairs...how they have held up... - Cleverly Inspired](http://cleverlyinspired.com/2012/06/diy-refinished-stairshow-they-have-held-up/)