Fitting sisal stair runner

[andyc2000]

Right, from what you are saying, that method would allow the sisal to stretch and become loose over the nose of the tread?

Thanks for all the advise, I'll have a think about what I'm going to do, don't want to die in stair related incident....

 

[coolevilangel]

Right, from what you are saying, that method would allow the sisal to stretch and become loose over the nose of the tread?....

Yes, correct
The system 10, double stick method as advised by the pros will never become baggy due to the whole area of the material being adhered to the floor etc..

Let us know how you get on..
Mike

 

[crazydaze]

Www.stairrunnersdirect.com

Well....
You could do it like that........

I wouldnt...

That 'advice' needs taking down asap.
they need an email fired their way quickly, telling them they have no idea what they talking about....
Altogether too much wrong info there

Only reason i can assume why they have it there is so they can sell more of the stuff.
They'd have a harder job shifting it if they put 'you must find a fitter yourself who knows how to handle this specific stuff'

However, you do seem keen and not put off from having a go.
let us know how you get on with it.

It's the 'we fit anywhere in the Belfast area for £35 that terrifies me!!!!

A Sisal stair runner fitted for £35!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[andyc2000]

That did seem a little dodgy myself... I didn't actually buy from that site. Is the dura lay system available to buy online anywhere?

 

[crazydaze]

I'd imagine so but it really is a pro job.

You'll need to order a full roll so at least2-3 times what you'll need of underlay, then you'll need suitable adhesive (check the F-Ball adhesive RAG) so long as you know the manufacturer of the Sisal although I'd take a guess at something like F3.

And now the job gets tricky, because as you fit the sisal, the adhesive will cause the sisal to shrink so you have to allow just the right amount of extra as you fit so it doesn't become unusable etc.

Like has been said, Sisal on stairs, infact anywhere, is best left to someone who really knows what they are doing.

 

[andyc2000]

Fair enough. I'll probably just put it down with the non approved method, see how it wears and then swap it for a wool carpet runner when it all goes horribly wrong. Seemed like such a good idea at the time.....

 

[lymmranger]

Www.stairrunnersdirect.com

..........Oh my God

that advice is "reasonable" -(and only JUST) for carpet only and even then would quickly become baggy and dangerous. That method is definitely NOT for sisal

just proves what a dangerous place the net really is.........

It needs taking down before the body count gets too high

.....email sent!!!!!!

 

[andyc2000]

Just thought I'd follow up...

After 2 years of use the stair runner is still in good shape and has not stretched at all, it was already backed with latex so I guess that stopped that from happening... No one has died or been remotely injured.

 

[lymmranger]

Just thought I'd follow up...

After 2 years of use the stair runner is still in good shape and has not stretched at all, it was already backed with latex so I guess that stopped that from happening... No one has died or been remotely injured.

I am very pleased for you............

.................BUT - doing things your way is WRONG!

.................as you say this is a DIY site, and therefore others will read this thread

..................what you have done breaks all the rules and is dangerous, very dangerous, very very dangerous

 

[andyc2000]

If it's any consolation I will probably be replacing it. We've had some building work done and it's got a bit dirty, with brick dust, plaster etc.

We plan to get a runner installed up the stairs and into the loft. I need something that can easily turn corners and as it's fiddly I'll get someone in to do it - any recommendations?

Thanks

Andy