How to safe-proof wooden stairs (in a bi-level) to prevent falls?
Must be easy to clean without looking commercial .
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Carpeting with rug pad is your best safety option. Stair treads and not skid strips will not prevent serious injuries should someone contact edge of tread when falling.
They make nice stair treads that are decorative .
If you've experienced several falls on stair carpeting, it may have been poorly installed, or too deep of pile. Stair carpeting should be so secure there is no movement.
Perhaps you need a lower pile carpet. Shag/deep pile carpeting is not advised for stairways, to preclude tripping/falls.
It would be prudent to install dual handrails, if you've not already done so.