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[lilypadfrog]

I have a 2 story house with tile on the first floor and carpet on the stairs, upstairs hall, 3 bedrooms and loft.   My problem is that the carpet on the stairs and hall is very badly worn, very visible from the front door etc.  I had planned to replace all the carpet with vinyl planks but cost is a problem right now.  

In your opinion, if I were to replace the stairs and hall with very similar color vinyl planks would that look awful?  I have always heard that the fewer flooring choices in a home, the better.  The carpet in the loft and bedrooms are still good.

Thank you

[Peaches McPhee]

When you say "very similar color vinyl planks" are you saying it is similar to the color of the downstairs tiles or the upstairs carpet?

[Mom2Dogs]

@lilypadfrog When we replaced the flooring in the living room, I wanted to put planks on the stairwell....the company talked me out of it, saying it was a slip hazard.

Not sure that it is  a true statement, but I ended up putting new carpet on the steps.  I understand the wear issue...I also was told it was pretty expensive, because of all the cutting....let us know what you decide to do.  I am curious about the stairway.

[lilypadfrog]

Both the existing carpet and tile are very light beige.  Not colors I would choose again, but its what I have.  Both carpet and tile are 10+ years old.  I did consider having the vinyl in a darker color as an attempt as a choice to contrast???

[itsmagic]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

@lilypadfrog When we replaced the flooring in the living room, I wanted to put planks on the stairwell....the company talked me out of it, saying it was a slip hazard.

Not sure that it is  a true statement, but I ended up putting new carpet on the steps.  I understand the wear issue...I also was told it was pretty expensive, because of all the cutting....let us know what you decide to do.  I am curious about the stairway.

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My son-in-law’s mother is rebuilding a cottage and wanted to use vinyl planks on the stairs and the builder also told her it was a slip hazard so she is going to use carpet. 

[godi]

What’s under the rug? Is it wood flooring? If so just use that till you can afford what you want to do. If not wood can you run a runner down center of stairs and paint the edges again until you can afford to do what you want. Good luck to you in this undertaking. 

[millieshops]

@lilypadfrogI've been considering the vinyl planks also, but I'm not dealing with steps.  Given how my contractor explained the installation process, I would not consider them for steps (if I still had steps)

  I do expect to use the planks but for a one-story condo great room.   I'm still working on details, but given what I think the costs will be for everything that needs to be upgraded, I expect to carpet both bedrooms -  and both will be done with the same carpet.  I'm not concerned about having 2 different floorings.  I had 2 in my previous home and it was fine.

[lilypadfrog]

Digo,  I would assume the steps and landings (think 5 steps, 4x4 landing, 5 steps, 4x4 landing then 5 more steps) are probably made of the cheapest plywood that met code when the home was built.   

[Sooner]

@lilypadfrog   Try going to a local carpet store that has been in business a long time and has a good reputation.  Ask about carpet remnants, indoor/outdoor carpet, etc.  Tell them what you want, what your budget constraints are, and see what they can do to to work with you.

You should try a few places if you can, but often a local dealer with have more leeway and be more flexible than a big box store.  They also have more experience, more carpet in stock, and carpet leftover that may fill the bill for you!

GOOD LUCK!  ALSO, I wouldn't hesitate to use a darker color on the stairs.  Maybe you could even find a fun print or something different that appeals to you and adds some zip to the house!

@lilypadfrog wrote:

I have a 2 story house with tile on the first floor and carpet on the stairs, upstairs hall, 3 bedrooms and loft.   My problem is that the carpet on the stairs and hall is very badly worn, very visible from the front door etc.  I had planned to replace all the carpet with vinyl planks but cost is a problem right now.  

In your opinion, if I were to replace the stairs and hall with very similar color vinyl planks would that look awful?  I have always heard that the fewer flooring choices in a home, the better.  The carpet in the loft and bedrooms are still good.

Thank you

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[lilypadfrog]

Sooner, great idea!   I can take a look next week.  Maybe with the 4th of July,  there will be sales.  I also like your idea of totally different, possibly print carpet.