{"product_id":"the-teddington-talkie","title":"The Teddington Talkie","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Teddington Talkie. A golden faux sisal stair runner with stripe border.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful golden sisal stair\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e runner. Get that look and texture of natural sisal — without any of the upkeep and hassle. This faux-sisal stair runner combines the classic woven texture of real sisal with the durability and practicality of modern performance fibres - it lasts and looks awesome for longer. In fact it looks so real it is almost impossible to tell ikt isn't real sisal!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis runner is designed for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estraight staircase with two taped sides\u003c\/strong\u003e, a single stripe making this one of our most effective and striking runners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever! You can choose from a wide range of colours:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack, brown, navy, grey, green, orange, yellow, pink\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more. Simply email us with your preferred trim and you can find those here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fenstoncarter.co.uk\/collections\/carpet-edging-taped-borders-collections\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColoured border tapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿Why Faux Sisal Is Better Than Real Sisal (Especially for Stairs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaux sisal is engineered to mimic the beautiful, organic look of traditional sisal, but solves every problem that natural sisal brings to staircases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReal sisal stains instantly with water — even clean water. Faux sisal does not, making it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore forgiving on busy stairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasier to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike natural sisal, which absorbs spills and is almost impossible to spot-clean, faux sisal can be cleaned with standard carpet care methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe man-made fibres resist fraying and wear, making it ideal for high-traffic staircases where natural sisal simply doesn’t cope well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFaux sisal doesn’t develop dark patches, fading, or uneven tones the way real sisal can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet and family friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo fibre-shedding or rough texture — and it stands up well to pets' claws and daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the same textured, timeless look of real sisal, but with a finish designed for modern living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⭐Quality You Can Depend On\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis faux sisal range is made from premium performance fibres, giving you a runner that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooks and feels like natural woven sisal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResists stains, water spills, and general household wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffers excellent longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintains its colour and appearance over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a huge upgrade over cheaper online alternatives that often use low-grade materials and simply don’t last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFREE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivery (mainland UK) for all Fenston Carter members (its free to sign-up) otherwise £49.99 inc VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDelivery time 2 weeks (often less)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriced per step (1m per 2 steps on average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke item made in London, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder sample in 3 sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about our carpet runners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would like a landing piece to match \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplease get in touch direct for a price: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fenstoncarter.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ehttps:\/\/fenstoncarter.co.uk\/pages\/contact \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the video for a close-up! \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a hand-made item made in our London workshop.  \u003cspan\u003eFREE DELIVERY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto anywhere in the UK mainland.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END BEFORE MAKING YOUR ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a rule of them and for guidance only;\u003cbr\u003eJust count your steps and order accordingly\u003cbr\u003e1 step will require 0.5m length of runner to cover it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 6m long and your runner may come in 2 sections for ease of transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will make \u003cstrong\u003eNO difference\u003c\/strong\u003e to the fitting however, if you want it in one section please contact us before ordering. It takes a little longer and costs a little more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePictures displayed are a guide only, as colours can vary dependent on your monitor\/tablet\/phone - we highly recommend you request a sample piece before you order to make sure you are happy - we send them, out free. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a stair runner. Therefore the ends are not whipped as they will need to be cut to be fitted. If you want a floor runner with whipped and taped ends then please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to know the termonology of a staircase to help talk in flooring language then go here: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/fenstoncarter.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/the-anatomy-of-a-staircase-and-staircase-terminology\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1755900248372000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0DnXsOYyaCiozrLA9qYERY\" href=\"https:\/\/fenstoncarter.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/the-anatomy-of-a-staircase-and-staircase-terminology\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/fenstoncarter.\u003cwbr\u003eco.uk\/blogs\/news\/the-anatomy-\u003cwbr\u003eof-a-staircase-and-staircase-\u003cwbr\u003eterminology\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA straight faux sisal runner can be fitted yourself. Here is a great video that explains how to do that:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YlXagjGdv8w\" title=\"How to fit a straight stair runner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/YlXagjGdv8w\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to measure for a stair runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SAuso47i7O4?si=9eSBCFGkFpOn6NyE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinding stairs, platforms and landings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straight runner won't fit on a curved or winding stair. You need a special piece cut for that. You can order these on the left but please be aware we are going to need a template sent to us in the post in order for us to cut them to the correct size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn a final note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a final (final!) note, please be aware that a lot of time, cost and care goes into creating your runner. Regardless of where you purchased it from, if you have bought it on a whim with the intention of sending it back if it isn’t quite right, We urge you to reconsider, cancel your order and just request some samples so you can be sure of your purchase. We send them out free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bespoke, hand-made item and we are not liable to accept returns. Please make yourself aware of the legal guidance under UK law: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/accepting-returns-and-giving-refunds.  However, we will accept returns and issue refunds on runners of 50cm to 60cm width and over 4m in length. 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