Stair Runners in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells is full of staircases built to be looked at. The Victorian and Edwardian villas off Mount Ephraim, the Regency houses around Calverley Park and the period terraces near the Pantiles and Mount Sion were rarely meant to be carpeted wall to wall, and a runner suits them far better, keeping the timber and the proportions on show while softening and quietening the stairs. Silverdale Flooring supplies and fits stair runners right across Tunbridge Wells, and the showroom is on home ground at 181 Silverdale Road in TN4. Pop in whenever suits, or have the team bring the samples to you.
Reviews From Tunbridge Wells and Beyond
As the local showroom, most of our work comes by recommendation, and Silverdale is rated 5.0 by customers. As two of them put it: “Better value than other quotes and a huge range for all price ranges,” and “the carpet was fitted when they said it would be and the fitters did an expert job.” That is the standard we hold on every staircase.
How the Job Gets Done
Survey and honest advice
The town’s tall Victorian staircases are often steep with a turn or two, so we look at the staircase first and tell you straight what it needs. You get advice on material, width and whether stair rods or a fully fitted gripper finish suits the look, with no push towards the dearest option.
Material, fitting and finish
Wool and wool-rich blends last best on stairs, and we stock Brintons, Cormar, Axminster, Westex, Penthouse and Victoria Carpets across most budgets. Our own fitters cut the runner to the exact width, centre it square and finish the edges cleanly, so it sits tight for years rather than lifting within one.
Silverdale has supplied and fitted floors across West Kent for more than 15 years, and most domestic staircases are completed in 1 to 2 days.
Wool and wool-rich blends the hardest-wearing choice for a staircase
Striped and patterned runners for a traditional or bolder finish
Natural fibres such as sisal, seagrass and jute for period homes
Bound, whipped or corded edges in a colour matched to your hall
A typical flight of 13 to 14 steps is usually fitted in a day, with curved or winder staircases taking a little longer.
Bespoke Runners, Rods and Edges
Made to order, your runner can be cut to the exact width of your staircase and finished with a woven, cloth or whipped edge in a colour that ties into the hall. It is the detail that makes a period staircase near the Common or a townhouse off the Pantiles look properly finished. If you want the hall or landing to match, see our carpets in Tunbridge Wells.
Stair Runner FAQs
How wide should a stair runner be?
Most Tunbridge Wells homes suit a runner between 60cm and 80cm wide, with 5cm to 10cm of bare tread showing each side. The proportion matters more than the exact figure, so we measure the staircase and recommend a width to suit it.
Can a runner be fitted on a turning Victorian staircase?
Yes. The angled winder steps are cut on the angle so the border stays even both sides. Having seen plenty of the town’s period staircases helps, and we assess before quoting so nothing surprises you on the day.
Is a runner better than fully carpeting?
For a great many Tunbridge Wells homes, yes. The period staircases tend to have good timber that looks better on show at the edges, and a runner is far easier and cheaper to replace when the centre wears.
Do I need an underlay?
It is worth having. Underlay softens each step, cuts the noise through the house and absorbs impact that would otherwise hit the pile directly, adding real life to the runner.
Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Rusthall and Beyond
Silverdale covers the whole of Tunbridge Wells and the areas around it, Southborough, Rusthall, Pembury, Langton Green and Speldhurst among them. The Silverdale Road showroom sits right in the middle of it all in TN4. See stair runners in nearby Rusthall and Southborough, or the full areas we cover.
Pop In or Call the Tunbridge Wells Showroom
Call the Tunbridge Wells showroom on 01892 543049 or email info@silverdaleflooring.com. The showroom is at 181 Silverdale Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9HT, and free home visits are available across Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area, just ask when you get in touch.
Every free home visit includes:
Samples brought to your home to view in your own light
The staircase measured, including any winder or turning steps
Honest advice on material, width and stair rods versus gripper fitting
A clear written quote, with no pressure to decide on the day