Sisal Stair Runner Installation in Kensal Green, London

EXEN Flooring recently completed a sisal stair runner installation in Kensal Green, London, as part of a flooring project for a newly created loft room. Our customer, Matt, selected Alternative Flooring Sisal Tigers Eye for a 24m² loft room and a matching sisal stair runner, finished with light blue tape around the edges.

The staircase presented a particular challenge because it consisted of two flights with six winder steps and had dimensions that differed from a conventional staircase. The unusual shape meant that the runner could not be prepared using standard measurements. Each section needed to be measured and templated carefully before the sisal carpet was cut.

The project also required particular attention to the cutting and fitting of the sisal. Unlike a conventional carpet runner, sisal needs to be cut accurately around the tread and riser junctions. The edges need to be positioned carefully so that the ends of the sisal do not remain visibly exposed or appear uneven after installation.

Project Overview

• Location: Kensal Green, London

• London borough: Project location associated with the London Borough of Brent

• Property: Newly created loft room

• Loft room area: 24m²

• Carpet: Alternative Flooring Sisal Tigers Eye

• Staircase: Two flights and six winder steps

• Runner edging: Light blue taped finish

• Services: Loft room carpet fitting, staircase templating and sisal stair runner installation

• Project duration: 3 days

Alternative Flooring Sisal Tigers Eye for the Loft Room and Stairs

Matt selected Alternative Flooring Sisal Tigers Eye for the project, together with a blue tape for the stair runner edging. The same sisal carpet was used to create a coordinated finish between the new loft room and staircase.

Once the carpet and edging had been selected and the order confirmed, our fitting team arranged the first visit. The initial stage involved fitting the sisal carpet in the 24m² loft room while also taking detailed measurements of the staircase for the runner.

Installing Sisal Carpet in a New Loft Room

On the first day, our fitting team attended the property to install the sisal carpet in the newly created loft room.

Loft rooms can have more complicated layouts than standard rectangular rooms, with multiple corners, sections and changes in direction. Accurate measuring is therefore particularly important before sisal is cut. The room was carefully measured and the carpet prepared to follow its layout before the installation was completed.

At the same time, the staircase was surveyed for the stair runner. Because this was a loft staircase with an unusual configuration, the measurements needed for the runner differed from those normally taken on a straightforward staircase.

Detailed Templating for a Six-Winder Staircase

The staircase consisted of two flights and six winder steps. The changing shapes of the winder steps meant that each section had to be measured carefully before the sisal runner could be cut.

Our team produced individual templates for the different staircase sections. These templates were then used to determine the required shapes and dimensions of the sisal carpet.

This stage is particularly important when fitting a sisal stair runner. If a section is cut incorrectly, the runner may not sit correctly at the transition between the tread and riser. Accurate templates help ensure that the carpet is prepared to correspond with the actual shape of the staircase.

Why Sisal Stair Runner Installation Requires Precision

Sisal stair runners require careful cutting and fitting, particularly around the junctions between stair treads and risers. The natural carpet needs to be positioned accurately so that the edges remain neat once the runner is secured.

A section that is cut too short can leave the sisal edge visibly exposed at a step junction. For this reason, our team paid particular attention to the measurements before cutting the runner, checking that there was sufficient material for the required sections.

The unusual dimensions of the loft staircase made this preparation even more important. Rather than treating the staircase as a standard set of identical steps, the individual shapes were accounted for during the templating and cutting process.

Blue Taped Edging for the Sisal Runner

Once the staircase templates had been completed, the sisal carpet was cut according to the required shapes. The runner was then finished with the light blue tape selected by the customer.

The taped edging provided the requested finish around the runner and was prepared before the installation team returned to complete the staircase.

Using a specified tape colour also allowed the customer to introduce the chosen light blue detail into the stair runner while retaining the natural appearance of the Sisal Tigers Eye carpet.

Installing the Sisal Stair Runner in Kensal Green

On the second day, the prepared runner was brought back to the property and carefully installed on the staircase.

The individually templated sections were positioned across the two flights and six winder steps. Particular attention was required at the tread and riser junctions, where accurate positioning and cutting are important to the finished appearance of a sisal runner.

Because the staircase had an unusual loft configuration, the installation required the prepared sections to follow the measurements taken during the first visit rather than relying on a standard runner layout.

Completing the Three-Day Sisal Flooring Project

After the stair runner installation had been completed, the working areas were thoroughly cleaned and the finished flooring was checked before the project was handed back to the customer.

The complete project took three days, covering the 24m² loft room, staircase templating, preparation of the sisal runner, light blue taped edging and installation across the two-flight staircase.

The completed project provided a coordinated sisal finish between the newly created loft room and staircase, using the Alternative Flooring Sisal Tigers Eye selected by the customer.

Sisal Stair Runners in Kensal Green and London

This project demonstrates the detailed preparation that can be involved in sisal stair runner installation in London, particularly when working with loft staircases and winder steps.

Accurate measuring, individual templating and careful cutting are important parts of preparing a sisal runner for a staircase. This becomes particularly relevant where the staircase contains sections with different dimensions or shapes.

EXEN Flooring works on sisal carpet and stair runner projects in Kensal Green and across London, including residential projects requiring detailed staircase measurements, carpet preparation and specialist fitting.

FAQ

Can EXEN Flooring install sisal stair runners in Kensal Green?

Yes. EXEN Flooring provides sisal stair runner installation in Kensal Green and across London, including projects involving winder steps and unusual staircase layouts.

What sisal carpet was used for this project?

The customer selected Alternative Flooring Sisal Tigers Eye for the 24m² loft room and staircase runner, together with a light blue taped edge.

Can sisal carpet be used as a stair runner?

Yes. Sisal carpet can be prepared and fitted as a stair runner. However, accurate measuring and cutting are particularly important around stair treads, risers and junctions.

Can a sisal stair runner be fitted to winder steps?

Yes. Sisal stair runners can be fitted to winder steps, but the changing shapes of the steps require careful measurements and individual templates. This project included six winder steps.

Why is templating important for a sisal stair runner?

Templating allows the individual sections of a staircase to be measured before the sisal is cut. This is particularly useful on loft staircases, winder steps and other stairs where the dimensions are not uniform.

What colour tape was used on the stair runner?

The customer selected a light blue tape to finish the edges of the Sisal Tigers Eye stair runner.

How large was the loft room?

The newly created loft room measured approximately 24m² and was fitted with the selected Alternative Flooring sisal carpet.

How long did the project take?

The complete project took three days, including the loft room carpet installation, staircase templating, sisal runner preparation, taped edging and stair runner installation.

Does EXEN Flooring install sisal stair runners across London?

Yes. EXEN Flooring undertakes sisal stair runner and carpet installation projects across London, including Kensal Green and surrounding areas.