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   Danno | Jul 08, 2006 11:18pm | #1

   Maybe glue on pieces of cork?

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   housenut1 | Jul 13, 2006 05:37am | #5

   Danno:

   I didn't even think about cork but you did.  Great idea.

   Thank you

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   Danno | Jul 13, 2006 02:10pm | #7

   You're welcome. The cork will probably wear more quickly than hardwood, but it should be quieter and I would think it wouldn't be that hard or expensive to replace when needed.

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   woodroe | Jul 09, 2006 02:06am | #2

   Have you been to a carpet store that caters to a different clientel than a big box store? Runners are often not very thick. Another option is to have the edges bound on a carpet you like, at the width you prefer.

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   housenut1 | Jul 13, 2006 05:40am | #6

   woodroe:

   I may use this idea for the entry area for our mud room if the commercial enty mat looks to commercial.

   Thank you

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   WayneL5 | Jul 09, 2006 03:18pm | #3

   Many older homes years ago used rubber stair tread covers.  They are still available, I'm sure.

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   housenut1 | Jul 13, 2006 05:35am | #4

   Thanks WayneL5. I will probably go with using cork which someone else suggested although your suggestion is my second choice.