tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post8599948484767065144..comments2023-10-27T09:23:56.086-04:00Comments on loft & cottage: looking for a stair solutioncasey at loft and cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07180716705337502674noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-28107506276270952422011-05-10T19:05:39.414-04:002011-05-10T19:05:39.414-04:00Hi Camille, the Ikea rugs are polypropylene so I t...Hi Camille, the Ikea rugs are polypropylene so I think they're pretty cleanable. I am still torn between doing it myself (hard work, a two hr trip to Ikea) and just paying Lowe's to do it all!casey at loft and cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180716705337502674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-85576627352833575572011-05-09T22:11:22.251-04:002011-05-09T22:11:22.251-04:00Yay for Sarah moving in, that's awesome! No id...Yay for Sarah moving in, that's awesome! No idea about DIYing the rug runner...but if anyone can do it, you can! And mad props when you pull it off:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459211820940379244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-65346723237080609312011-05-09T12:18:01.693-04:002011-05-09T12:18:01.693-04:00Can't wait to see what you decide....I am lean...Can't wait to see what you decide....I am leaning towards the Ikea idea.SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-11968724524014415242011-05-05T21:15:50.654-04:002011-05-05T21:15:50.654-04:00I have a question about the ikea runners. Are the...I have a question about the ikea runners. Are they synthetic/washable. I think you should use these. They are perfect!<br />CamilleThe Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-54417396224699150702011-05-03T21:55:32.927-04:002011-05-03T21:55:32.927-04:00I'm so excited to see how this project turns o...I'm so excited to see how this project turns out for you; we didn't use a rug pad and it's been fine. Love the idea of the nail heads that should make the process easier... we watched a bunch of DIY videos on youtube and weren't brave enough to tackle for our first home improvement project, but looking back could see how this would be achievable. Hope you'll share some pictures of the after!!meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394156846246522760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-13458804504699911542011-05-03T21:10:15.337-04:002011-05-03T21:10:15.337-04:00We are right in the middle of this project too. T...We are right in the middle of this project too. The runner goes in next week. We don't plan to use a rug pad, but we plan to use carpet tape on the treads and then staple the carpet in the corner where the back meets the tread. I definitely think it's a manageable project! Make sure you write about any tips!Shannon @ Project Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389440686869223908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-34994396528514536742011-05-03T18:41:13.059-04:002011-05-03T18:41:13.059-04:00I have no wisdom to share, but if it works, it wou...I have no wisdom to share, but if it works, it would look fabulous. Crossing my fingers for you.Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-44098402426277557592011-05-03T17:46:10.669-04:002011-05-03T17:46:10.669-04:00I like the IKEA runners a lot! And I doubt you ne...I like the IKEA runners a lot! And I doubt you need a pad -- we had an oriental runner in our old Colonial growing up with no pad and it was fine....not that I ever tumbled down to try out the landing. And congrats on the roommate!! FUN!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056293502544777703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-4475947145693809102011-05-03T13:55:11.957-04:002011-05-03T13:55:11.957-04:00We are connected in spirit Casey. My stairway loo...We are connected in spirit Casey. My stairway looks similar to yours and I have been tossing this idea around too. When I saw Jenny's post yesterday my wheels started spinning again. Gretchen Opgenorth added a D&A runner which was gorgeous - don't know about the cost though. Darn it, I thought you were going to say the Lowes option was much less than that. You could probably even check your local carpet store (we have Carpets By Henry here) sometimes they have remnants in the back that are very nice and cost less. Will wait to see what you decide.Renéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651977756534816441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-30072867443521356362011-05-03T13:01:19.341-04:002011-05-03T13:01:19.341-04:00I like the Ikea runners. That's such a great i...I like the Ikea runners. That's such a great idea with the nail heads. Don't think a pad is necessary. Can't wait to see everything finished!ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323536043479164234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3948097068702714071.post-48588558670949946342011-05-03T12:38:56.881-04:002011-05-03T12:38:56.881-04:00Oooooo you are brave but I know you can do it. I&...Oooooo you are brave but I know you can do it. I'd go for the Greek key runner with nail heads. I personally don't think you need a pad underneath as your going to be attaching it to the stairs. Good luck. Cannot wait to see photos.Valerie Wills Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030691457373944737noreply@blogger.com