A staircase covered with carpet can be a real eye-catcher.
Whether it is in the hallway, the living room, or a modern open space: carpet immediately gives your staircase atmosphere, warmth, and a luxurious look.
Moreover, an upholstered staircase is safer and sound-absorbing — no more hard footsteps, but a soft tread that feels pleasant under your feet.
At Port of Altea, we upholster stairs fully custom-made, in countless colors, textures, and qualities. In this blog, we show you the possibilities.
Upholster staircase: only treads or fully around?
When you want to upholster your staircase, you can choose between different finishes:
1. Only the treads (and risers)
This gives a sleek and modern look.
The carpet neatly runs over the top of the tread and down the riser.
Suitable for lovers of minimalism and calm lines.
2. Including the sides (full upholstery)
Want a warmer, more luxurious look?
Then we upholster the staircase completely around, including the sides.
This creates a full, hotel-like look and is especially beautiful for stairs that are clearly visible in the living room.
Which finish suits best depends on your style, your interior, and the shape of your staircase.
We are happy to think along with you, both in our showroom and at your home.
Choose a staircase with character: patterned carpet
Want your staircase to really stand out? Then patterned carpet is a great choice.
Think of:
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graphic designs
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subtle stripes
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hotel chic patterns
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classic herringbone pattern
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luxurious woven textures
With patterned carpet, your staircase gets a unique look.
At Port of Altea, we ensure the pattern flows beautifully from step to step, even on a winding staircase.
That requires craftsmanship — and that’s exactly what we excel at.
The importance of underlay carpet (underfloor)
For extra comfort, longer lifespan, and better sound insulation
When upholstering a staircase, many people only think about the carpet itself.
But the underlay carpet (underfloor) is just as important.
Why?
✔ Better sound insulation
A staircase covered with carpet and underlay absorbs much more sound.
Ideal for apartments, terraced houses, or multi-story homes.
✔ More comfort under your feet
The steps feel softer, fuller, and more luxurious.
✔ More beautiful final result
Unevenness is absorbed, making the carpet fit tighter.
At Port of Altea, we use underlay carpets specially suited for staircase upholstery — sturdy, shape-retaining, and sound-reducing.
Why have your staircase upholstered by Port of Altea?
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Perfectly fitting custom work
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Professional upholstery
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High-quality carpets, including project quality
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Advice in the showroom or at your home
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Option for underlay carpet for extra comfort
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Patterns carefully aligned continuously
Whether you prefer calm and modern or striking and luxurious — we make your staircase a real eye-catcher.
Need personal staircase advice?
Do you find it difficult to imagine your staircase with carpet?
We understand — after all, a staircase is a major part of your interior.
Feel free to visit our showroom in Altea or schedule a free consultation at your home.
Together we look at:
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color and material
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pattern
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type of finish
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underlay carpet
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maintenance
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and of course: your living style
At Port of Altea, we ensure a beautiful, sustainable, and safe final result.