<p>Chenilled, textured and sewn together in a unique Cablelock braid, the <strong>Colonial Mills Softex Check Stair Tread - 8 x 28 in. - Set of 13</strong> is an oval braided rug that's soft enough for a bedroom, yet stain-resistant and durable enough to be used in high traffic areas. They also function to protect your wood stairs.</p> <br /> Colonial Mills The resurgent popularity of braided texture comes as no surprise to Colonial Mills, Inc. (CMI). For the past several years, CMI has developed new colors and styles that will capture the home decorating imagination of just about anyone. CMI considers a braid as a method of construction, not a style. Braided construction adds a distinctive look and premium durability to rug styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. Creating exceptional rugs and providing superior customer service is a team effort at CMI, proudly recognized as a trusted supplier to the best-known retailers in the United States today.