These 5 Editor-Approved Stair Tread Carpets Stop Slips and Falls in Their Tracks

Our favorite stair tread carpet overall goes to the Cosy Homeer Stair Treads, which stayed intact despite daily visits from our German Shepherd and Blue Heeler dogs. They perfectly accommodate our awkward wood stairs (oddly shaped thanks to an arched staircase) and are thick, durable, and soft. We can see these lasting for years to come with little maintenance. 

Installation was simple: they recommended using a hair dryer to help bond the adhesive to the stairs, so we followed suit. When lifting a tread to readjust, there was no sticky residue left behind, and it didn’t remove any varnish from the stairs.

We immediately noticed how comfortable the treads feel underfoot, and we’re pretty pleased to report that they haven’t shifted a bit during use. These treads are very durable—we haven’t seen any damage from dog claws or wear and tear. The treads still feel soft, and they fluff back up easily during cleaning. 

We noticed a bit of lifting around the corner edges after testing, but we easily stuck them back down without an issue. They pilled ever-so-slightly, but we attribute that to the large amount of dog foot (or rather, paw) traffic. 

_{Dimensions: 9 x 28 inches | Material: Polyester and rubber | Number of Treads: 4, 7, 10, or 15}

The cost of adding carpet to your stairs can be sticker-shocking, but coming in under $50 for 15 pieces, we can’t recommend the Kooteta Non-Slip Carpet Treads enough. While testing these on our staircase, we loved the chic navy blue color and added slip-resistance, especially when our 6-year-old granddaughter comes over (which is at least three days a week). 

The stair tread is made of polyester, which we don’t love, but the texture provides a secure grip for walking. They’re comfortable to step on, even barefoot, and add much-needed traction to our slippery wood stairs.

The stair treads do an excellent job of staying in place underneath foot traffic—none of them shifted or moved even an inch. The bottom adhesives keep them in place, and when removing a tread, it didn’t lose any stickiness, plus, the floor underneath wasn’t ruined or impacted.

One downside is how quickly water soaks into the surface, but even though these aren’t waterproof, they dried pretty easily when we did a spill test. It soaked into the surface quickly. Whenever any debris accumulated, we used a handheld vacuum to get lint and hair off with ease.

_{Dimensions: 8 x 30 inches | Material: Polyester and rubber | Number of Treads: 4, 7, or 15}

Who said stair tread carpets have to look frumpy? We added these to our brand-new townhouse and feel they’ve only enhanced the cozy, neutral look we established. 

During testing, we never noticed shifting or moving of the stair treads after sticking them in place. We give them tens all around for security, design, and price. 

We attached these to our pine stair treads and felt no remorse—they never matched the rest of the flooring, so we were eager to cover them. They are super comfortable without being too shaggy, and they make a big difference in comfort when coming up and down the stairs.

Installing these was a breeze. The treads have an adhesive on the bottom, like a big sticker. It was easy to pick one up after sticking it down to readjust, as long as we didn’t press too hard. We did this a few times to ensure the one we placed down was even with the one before, and the floor underneath is unharmed.

Because of the light, sandy color, we chose to vacuum these more often than we typically washed the stair floors previously. Though they are light, they don’t show dirt and debris too blatantly, so this was more of a clean-freak homeowner’s choice rather than a necessity. But, we felt it was worth mentioning. 

_{Dimensions: 9.5 x 30 inches | Material: Polypropylene | Number of Treads: 2, 7, or 14}

Life happens on your stairs (like spills, stains, and soils), so a washable stair tread is advantageous. We love these Ojia Carpet Stair Treads for that easy-to-clean reason, a necessity in our four-cat, two-dog household. They are not only stylish, but also offer great traction for us and our pets alike.

These stay secure thanks to a removable, rubber backing, rather than the adhesive on our best overall and best bullnose selections. They did a great job staying in place—there was some shifting over time, but not enough to be a hazard or issue.

These can be vacuumed, swept, mopped, and machine-washed, oh my! We did put the machine washable claim to the test, and we’re happy to report that they held up great. We found these comfortable to walk on both barefoot and in socks, and the extra security of the treads was lovely. 

Our pets seemed to enjoy the stair tread carpets as well—our cats took to napping and hanging out on them, while our older dog, who typically acts nervous on the wood stairs, goes down with much more confidence. 

Whether your household has pets or doesn’t, these are a great, easy-to-clean option for a little extra traction.

_{Dimensions: 20 x 32 inches or 31 x 31 inches | Material: Neoprene | Number of Treads: 1, 4, 7, 10, or 15}

Though adhesive is great for a permanent stair covering solution, sometimes, you want to enhance traction without the commitment. We think the L.L.Bean Everyspace Stair Treads perfectly fit the bill with their rubbery, non-slip material that stays put when you need it to, but are easily movable for cleaning.

Installing these was as easy as taking them out of the box and placing them on the stairs. We liked the look of them even better after they had a few days to settle, and loved them ever since.

We’re happy to report that these securely stayed in place when going up and down the stairs, though over a few days, we saw a centimeter of shifting. 

That said, we didn’t find this bothersome and put them back in place after cleaning the floor. We also noticed a bit of pulling and pilling, but this could be thanks to our dog.

Over the testing period, the treads attracted a lot of dog hair and dust bunnies, so we vacuumed them periodically and found it was super easy to do so, mostly because they were easy to remove and re-place into position. 

_{Dimensions: 8.5 x 30 inches | Material: 24-ounce recycled polyester and rubber | Number of Treads: 4}