Carpeting on the stairs is done for two main reasons. One is safety so that people using the stairs don’t trip off and the other is to maintain the insulation.
Installing a carpet is an easy job and can be accomplished by even a layman if he has the basic knowledge and tools.
The carpet on the stairs is laid in two manners i.e., the waterfall method and the cap and band method. In the waterfall method a single carpet is put on the riser and the tread whereas in the cap and band method, the pieces of carpet are used separately for the rider and the tread.
The waterfall method is less time consuming and neat work. It can be done by taking a little extra length of carpet than the height of the flight. It can be fixed by using the nails or staples by tightening the carpet at the crotch of the stairs.
The only thing to be taken care is that the carpet is laid smoothly as loose carpet can cause accidents.

Stair lifts provide one of the most comfortable way of movement. The stair lifts are a better option for straight stairs as installing it is economical and easier. The stair lifts rails can be put on the stairs or on the adjacent wall. The stair lifts are available from many companies. Some of the stair lifts operates on alternate current (AC) and some are operated through batteries.
The stair lifts are the ultimate in comfort and have myriad of features. Some of the important features include soft start and stop operation, automatic sensors, safety belts, latest switch controls etc. it also have facility for the wheel chair movement.

The installation of the stair lifts is very quick and easy but one has to take care of the after sales service. One should first learn the performance and features of stair lifts before purchasing it.

The stair lifts are a must for aged people and people who are unable to climb the stairs.