Carpet and flooring in Fitzroy North
Fitzroy North runs from Alexandra Parade to the Merri Creek, with Edinburgh Gardens at its centre and shops along Queens Parade, St Georges Road and Nicholson Street. It’s about 24 km by road from our Huntingdale showroom. Its streets of mostly brick Victorian and Edwardian terraces and single-fronted cottages are protected by heritage controls.
When a terrace has timber stairs, a carpet runner is a classic way to soften them.
Carpet runners on timber stairs
- The look: a runner covers the middle of each step and leaves the timber showing at the sides, so you keep the stair’s character.
- The practical side: it adds grip and quietens footsteps on the stairs.
- Edges: the runner’s sides can be overlocked for a neat, bound finish, at an extra charge.
- Carpet choice: a dense wool or a patterned carpet suits a runner. Patterns need to line up on every step.
- Pricing: every staircase is different, so runners are measured and quoted on site.
See an overlocked staircase we’ve completed, or compare carpet and timber stairs.
Supply prices for Fitzroy North homes
| Flooring | Supply price per m² |
|---|---|
| Wool and wool-blend carpet, mid-range | $68.30 |
| Premium wool carpet | About $110 |
| Designer and patterned wool carpet | About $123 |
| Engineered oak, plank or herringbone | From $89 |
| Engineered Australian species, plank or herringbone | About $130 |
Carpet stairs average about $600 to install per staircase, plus carpet and underlay; runners and patterned stairs are quoted at the measure. Prices include GST. For a rough figure for your own rooms, try our instant price guide.
Questions about flooring in Fitzroy North
How wide should a stair runner be?
Most leave an equal strip of timber on each side. We’ll work out a width that suits your stair at the measure.
Can a runner go on painted stairs?
Yes. A runner works on painted or stained stairs; if you’re repainting, do it before the runner goes on.
Can the hallway carpet match the runner?
Yes. Using the same carpet in the hallway or upstairs ties the stairs into the rest of the house.
Why CarpetAce
We’re not like other flooring stores. In many stores the person who measures and quotes never lays a floor, and the job is handed to an installer on a work order. Tony Chalhoub, a carpet installer for more than 20 years, founded CarpetAce in 2010 so that every job is measured and quoted by people who know how to install it.
We’re family-owned, with more than 40 years in flooring, and rated 5.0 from more than 300 Google reviews.
What to expect
- A free measure at your home, with the samples brought to you.
- Advice from people who install floors, not just sell them.
- A written quote emailed within 24 hours of the measure.
- Removal of the old floor and furniture moving, if you need them.
Nearby areas we service
Nearby, we also lay floors in Fitzroy, Carlton North, Clifton Hill, Northcote, Brunswick East and Princes Hill. See every suburb we service.
Ready when you are
For a free measure and quote in Fitzroy North, call 0425 552 816 (Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm) or contact us online.