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Non-wool or sisal carpet recommendations for stairs and landing

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doctormumoftwo · 25/03/2026 10:39

Hi, we live in a Victorian house and need to replace the carpet on the stairs and landing. I like a pale colour as the house is quite dark but cannot cope with constant stains/looking dirty. Does anyone recommend a good brand of non-wool carpet or even sisal? Would like it to be easy to clean. Welcome all thoughts!

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doctormumoftwo · 29/04/2026 16:51

doctormumoftwo · 29/04/2026 12:11

I have decided on mine after ordering hundreds of samples and going into a specialist shop to look and feel them all!

The SOFTEST faux sisal, in my opinion, is Alternative Flooring Faux Sisal
Anywhere Ca-rPET.
I have gone for Herringbone Code: 8352.

Its so beautiful, looks like sisal, feels softer than any of the others. I am going for a whipped edge (cheaper and same shade as carpet), but you can do a more expensive cotton tape.

Hope this helps others!

SORRY code was 8332!

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doctormumoftwo · 29/04/2026 16:57

Londonmummy66 · 29/04/2026 13:24

@doctormumoftwo - can I ask how much that is?

For a small 3 story victorian house with stair carpet as a runner (not covering the entire step) + landings I got two similar quotes for all labour, removal of old carpets and fitting etc for approx £3500 . These were both high end companies with amazing reviews. Another company quoted £2500 but after reading their google reviews I was freaked out as so negative- so have decided to go for the more expensive one. I am confident they will install correctly and having seen samples I am really happy with my choice. Even my husband agreed it was soft and happy to have faux sisal! So a winner!

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Londonmummy66 · 29/04/2026 17:32

Thank you - it is also for stairs here so adding in an extra floor at £1k seems about the right amount

WildGarden · 29/04/2026 18:01

fitted carpets throughout our cottage last year. It's Cormac Primo Texture - I think the colour is Elk (can't really remember) but they do lots of neutral colours.

It looks sisal-ish but feels like soft carpet.

Still looks as good as new a year later. I've got ink, coffee and tomato sauce up off of it with just a damp cloth. It was really inexpensive. I
https://www.cormarcarpets.co.uk/carpet-ranges/easy-clean-loop/primo-textures/

Lunaballoon · 29/04/2026 18:10

We recently had this Lewis Abbott herringbone fitted on our stairs and landing. It looks fabulous! We chose polypropylene because we have a problem with moths and so far I haven’t seen any of the buggers!

Herringbone

https://www.floorsbylewisabbott.co.uk/range/herringbone

sellotape12 · 28/08/2026 19:25

Dr. Mummy, if you see this oh please would you let us know how you got on? Presumably after a summer of kids traipsing through the house. Is it hard wearing? Have you cleaned it? Did they ever complain about it being not soft under the feet? I also would love a look alike sisal but worried it just isn’t nice in bedrooms or to roll toy cars over. Please tell me all my doubts are incorrect..! The Interiors blogger studio KP interior design has the anywhere carpet by Alternative Flooring and it looks good on her images… Just not sure about the softness

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