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Quieter, safer, kid- and pet-proof staircases - Tennessee & Texas's stair-carpet specialists handling layout, padding, and finishing details.
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Stair carpet installation in Tennessee & Texas
Stairs take more abuse than any other surface in the house - they're loud, slick, and never get a day off. A properly installed carpeted stair runner or [wall-to-wall carpet](/carpet-flooring) solves all three problems at once: quieter footsteps, a softer landing if someone slips, and a finish that hides daily wear.
Mobile Floors & More has carpeted staircases all over Tennessee & Texas, from older two-story homes in Little Rock's historic neighborhoods to new construction in [Bryant and Cabot](/service-areas). We handle layout, padding, tackless strips, and finishing details - waterfall vs. Hollywood wrap, French cap nosings, custom binding - so every stair lines up cleanly with no visible seams.
Wall-to-wall vs. stair runner - which is right?
Wall-to-wall carpet covers the full tread and riser. It's the warmest, quietest, and most pet-friendly option, and it's the easiest to keep clean since there's no exposed wood edge to scuff.
A stair runner leaves the wood exposed on either side and works beautifully with painted risers or open balusters. Runners typically run 27" or 32" wide with custom-bound edges in a matching or contrasting tape.
- Low-pile nylon - best durability for high-traffic stairs
- Wool or wool-blend runners - premium look, naturally stain-resistant
- Solution-dyed polyester - best for households with pets and kids
- Custom binding in 30+ colors to match your trim
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*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See design consultant for details.
Learn moreWhy stair carpet outperforms hardwood for many homes
[Hardwood stairs](/hardwood-stairs) look stunning but they're slick in socks, loud underfoot, and unforgiving on a dropped phone. A quality carpet absorbs a meaningful amount of impact noise, gives kids and older relatives a softer landing, and takes the edge off a barefoot trip to the kitchen. For dogs that struggle with traction on wood, carpeted stairs fix that overnight - no slipping scramble, no scratched nosings.
How we install carpet on stairs
We start by pulling the old carpet, padding, staples, and tack strip, then inspect the wood underneath. Loose treads get re-screwed; squeaks get glued. From there we install fresh 8-pound rebond padding, tackless strips on every tread and riser, and stretch the carpet with a knee kicker and power stretcher so it stays tight for years. Every seam is heat-bonded - the same attention to detail we bring to every [flooring installation](/flooring-installation) we do.
Carpet stair pricing in Tennessee & Texas
Pricing below is per stair, materials and labor included. A typical home has 13-16 stairs.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard nylon carpet, wall-to-wall | $58 - $88 per stair | Most common choice |
| Premium nylon / stain-resistant | $84 - $118 per stair | Pet- and kid-friendly |
| Wool or wool-blend runner | $115 - $170 per stair | Custom-bound edges |
| Berber loop carpet | $68 - $98 per stair | Not recommended with cats |
Final price depends on stair count, whether we're removing existing carpet or wood, and any pad upgrade. Free in-home measure, no obligation - [request yours online](/free-estimate).
Carpet Stairs - frequently asked questions
Low-pile nylon and solution-dyed polyester. Both stand up to the constant friction stairs see. Skip plush, deep-pile carpet on stairs - it crushes fast at the nosing. See what other Tennessee & Texas homeowners chose in our [reviews](/reviews).
It hides them visually, but we fix them properly first. Every loose tread gets re-screwed and any open joints get glued before new carpet goes down.
Yes, as long as the treads are structurally sound. We protect the wood underneath so you can switch to bare hardwood later if you want.
It wears well and looks great, but skip it if you have cats - the loops snag easily on claws.
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