Premium Bespoke Stair Runners: Made, Measured & Expertly Fitted in Barbican & London
😊 2,500+ happy clients
📐Free Measure & Quote
🛡️Fully Insured Fitters
🗑️ Uplift and Removal Service
🤝Wear Guarantee On Every Floor
😊 2,500+ happy clients 📐Free Measure & Quote 🛡️Fully Insured Fitters 🗑️ Uplift and Removal Service 🤝Wear Guarantee On Every Floor
Your Trusted Stair Runner Supplier
Wool • Sisal & Naturals • Patterned • Binding & Edging • Stair Rods
Turn your staircase into a statement. Barbican Carpet & Flooring designs, supplies and expertly fits bespoke stair runners with precise templating for straight flights, winders and bullnose steps. Choose from wool, sisal, seagrass, jute and stain-resistant options, then finish with whipped/taped edging and optional stair rods in brass, chrome, black or antique tones. We handle everything measure, make-up, underlay, grippers and immaculate installation.
Why choose our runners: Safer grip on stairs, design impact for hallways, custom widths (typically 60–85 cm), pattern matching on turns, colour‑matched thresholds and tidy, dust‑controlled fitting.
Popular looks: striped wool runners with antique brass rods; textured sisal with black taped borders; contemporary herringbone weaves with double borders for townhouses and City apartments.
Stair Runner Styles & Materials We Offer
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Wool Runners
Soft, durable and naturally insulating. Available in plains, heathers, stripes and heritage patterns — perfect for busy family homes.
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Naturals (Sisal, Seagrass, Jute)
Textural and contemporary, great for hallways and stairs. We’ll advise on suitability and care (sisal/seagrass suit drier areas; jute for lighter traffic).
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Patterned & Herringbone
Go bold with stripes, geometrics or herringbone weaves — ideal for making a design statement on straight runs and landings.
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Stain-Resistant & Synthetic
Hard-wearing, bleach-cleanable options for rental properties and heavy use areas.
Measurement, Templating & Installation
Survey & Design — We measure treads/risers, winders and landings; agree runner width, binding and rod finish.
Make-Up — Your runner is cut to size, edged/bound and prepared with nosing allowance.
Professional Fitting — Underlay and gripper placement for safety; runner tensioned and fixed; rods aligned and secured.
Finishing Touches — Thresholds at top/bottom, tidy trims and a final walk-through.
Subfloor or squeaky steps? We can quote for preparation and remedials before fitting.
Stairs, Landings & Hallways
Straight Flights — Clean lines and perfect symmetry.
Winders & Turns — Accurate templating for pattern flow.
Bullnose/Feature First Step — Shaped and bound for a showpiece start.
Split Landings — Mitred joins and border alignment for a seamless look.
Our Process
Free Home Measure & Advice
We bring samples to you, assess your floor and discuss options.
Fixed Quote & Scheduling
Transparent pricing with realistic lead times.
Professional Installation
Careful preparation, tidy installation and finishing touches.
We work with leading brands
Why Choose Us
Specialists in runners: Bespoke design, edging, rods and flawless fitting.
End-to-end service: Measure, make-up, supply & fit — all handled in-house.
Trusted locally: 2,500+ happy clients across Barbican and Central London.
Quality brands: Curated ranges from leading manufacturers.
Clear pricing: Transparent quotes and realistic lead times.
Book a Free Home Visit
Our flooring expert will help you find your dream floor.
We'll give you friendly, personalised advice.
We'll measure up, plan, and give you a free, no obligation quote.
Book a Store Appointment
Our flooring expert will help you find your dream floor.
Lots of flooring chat with one of our expert floorologists
A lovely cup of tea or coffee and a comfy seat
The chance to see and feel our flooring samples in person
Book your appointment online
Frequently Asked Questions About Laminate Flooring
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Yes, runners add traction compared to bare timber. We fit with quality underlay and grippers for a secure installation.
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Most homes suit 60–85 cm, leaving an even reveal each side. We’ll advise based on your staircase.
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Absolutely. We template winders so patterns/borders flow neatly around corners.
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They’re optional and mostly decorative today, but they complete the look. We’ll show you finishes and finials.
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Sisal and some seagrass weaves can be suitable. We’ll discuss maintenance expectations and suggest the best options.
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Yes, we can coordinate with hallway carpets, hard floors and door thresholds.
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We can include uplift & disposal and any preparation in your quote.