Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Two days ago I slipped down our wooden stair case from top to bottom...and although nothing was broken...and I am only badly shaken...and bruised...I am now afraid to use these stairs.So does anyone know where I can buy some stair treads...we live between Bergerac...and Bordeaux.Many thanksEffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 You cab buy shaped carpet treads,that fit from the back of the tread and go over the lip, at most Brico's. If you are a little bit handy, you could buy a strip of carpet ,latex/hessian backed so it doesn't fray, and cut the shapes out yourself and either staple the treads on or use small tacks. Sticking them on makes a more permanent job but obviously won't do the wooden stairs much good if you ever want to remove them.I have seen the treads done with a ribbed rubber mat, safe but not very decorative.Regards. 5 mins St.Malo. www.ourinns.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 We had the same problem and finally got a stair carpet fitted, complete with brass rods (which need constant polishing[+o(]). All our French friends think this is hilariously British and some refuse to believe it was a French company who provided it.Chrissie (81) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thank you for your advice...hubby and I will look into it soonest. Effie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thank you Chrissie...the stairs are very narrow...from front to back...and I think that carpet plus rods...may be too much...however it's certainly worth considering...though personally...I'd prefer to get some one in to make a new staircase...the one we have is very badly designed...though attractive to the eye. However I'd rather be safe than trying to negotiate a pretty staircase.Thank you for replyingEffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 We have wooden stairs but I don't find them slippery - do you wash or treat them with anything that would make them slippery? Carpets on stairs - never again, hoovering it would kill my back, it's so easy with wood and seeing how much fluff and hair gathers in the corners [+o(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 [quote user="Suze"]We have wooden stairs but I don't find them slippery - do you wash or treat them with anything that would make them slippery? Carpets on stairs - never again, hoovering it would kill my back, it's so easy with wood and seeing how much fluff and hair gathers in the corners [+o(][/quote]I once rented a gite where the staircase was varnished and it certainly was dangerously slippery - maybe this is the route of the problem? Certainly ours is not varnished or polished and we don't have any slipping problems either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi Suze...we've only been here for three weeks...and no we don't wash or polish them...but even our surveyor said that they were too steep by English standards...they're a semi spiral too...and I made the big mistake of wearing my socks...and as I came down my feet just went from under me...I hit every step...and landed in a heap on the tiles...at 65 you don't bounce...I was really lucky not to have broken my hip...ribs...or toes...which are all heavily bruised. So better safe than sorry.Thanks for replyingEffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Effie - you are very lucky. I did similar five years ago and I am still living with some of the consequences. The trick is not to wear the socks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi there...the stairs are really steep...narrow in the tread...and semie spiralled...a recipe for disaster...even our Siamese cat is cautious when coming down them ...and if he finds them worrying what chance do I have...and I don't have his nine lives...LOLThank you for replyingEffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Well, I do have four hands and a prehensile tail...Serious answer is that we had the old staircase ripped out and a safer one (no-frills, from a bricoshed) put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 [quote user="Dick Smith"]Effie - you are very lucky. I did similar five years ago and I am still living with some of the consequences. The trick is not to wear the socks...[/quote]Or wear socks with a carborundum sole........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Actually Effie, I am completely serious - I almost came to terminal grief, concussion, broken bones, cuts and bruises. If the stairs are dangerous get rid of them. Wooden treads are quite safe (if you don't use high gloss varnish or wax them) but the design can be a killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hello Dick...sorry to hear of your fall...yes you're perfectly right about socks...silly mistake...won't do it again. LOLRe your consequences...I immediately took Dr. Bach's Rescue remedy for the shock...and then all night I alternated between the homeopathic remedies Aconite 200...and Arnica 30. My husband bless his heart...rubbed all my sore places with Arnica oil the following two days...and used Hypercal on my swollen toes...and I also recieved 'healing' from my fellow healers.I'm happy to say that although I am bruised...I'm certain that without these natural remedies...I would have been still in my bed.If I can advise you with regard to your old wounds please don't hesitate to ask...I am a trained Aromatherapist...and registered healer...and have been working with the Bach flower remedies...and homeopathic preparations for nearly 25 years now...and if I can't help you...I know a 'man' who can. LOLThank you for caringGod Bless youEffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 On the subject of healing, Effie, I am afraid that you and I part company...I'm glad it worked for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert the InfoGipsy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Dick Smith wrote"Well, I do have four hands and a prehensile tail..."I always knew that avatar wasn't a real picture of Dick -- far too handsome! So what part of S America do you come from Dick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effie Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Ahhh..... Dick...."Each to his own"...as the old woman said as she kissed her cow. lol.[:D]Nice talking to you.Love and LightEffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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