FFI 122 March 2022

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Staircase renovation with laminate, vinyl, LVT, or PVC floors

THE REALM OF UNLIMITED OPTIONS STAIR COVERS MAKE RENOVATION OF CLOSED STAIRCASES IN PARTICULAR AN EXCELLENT CHOICE

Photo – Küberit

There are plenty of reasons for renovating a staircase. For instance, perhaps it is showing signs of wear and tear and you want to do something about it. The stairs may also have become slippery and therefore unsafe or the staircase is simply behind the times. Staircase renovation often involves the use of laminate, vinyl, or PVC, but the question is how to go about it and what the best options are and when. This article covers the various options.

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What happens with a thorough renovation is that you can use stair covers, which are available in various materials. First of all, these stair covers are made customised and then fitted over the existing steps, always using an adhesive.

Staircase renovation with laminate The material with which most people are familiar will be laminate. Here, it’s helpful to realise that you can go to work in two different ways.


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