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Hallway runners
A hallway runner protects the floor in your busiest walkway and makes a narrow space feel finished. Leave 4–6 inches of floor on each side and stop the runner short of doors so they open freely; for length, measure the hallway and subtract about 1–2 feet. In an entryway, start the runner clear of the door swing. Low-pile, flat-weave and polypropylene runners hold up best to daily foot traffic and are easiest to vacuum, and a rug pad keeps them from sliding on hardwood or tile. This page shows runners listed for hallways, entryways and foyers; see every runner size on our runners page.
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Hallway runners: common questions
How long should a hallway runner be?
About 1–2 feet shorter than the hallway, so floor shows at both ends.
What’s the best runner for a high-traffic hallway?
A low-pile or flat-weave polypropylene runner, which resists wear and vacuums easily.
Should a runner go wall to wall?
No; leave 4–6″ of floor on each side.
Not sure which size fits?
Room-by-room layouts in our size guide, or call (650) 533-1335.
Open size guideChoosing an area rug
Start with size: in a living room, leave 12–18 inches of bare floor around the rug and tuck at least the front legs of your sofa onto it. Then narrow by color and style, and add a rug pad to keep it in place.