The berber isn't nearly as ugly as I thought it would be. It actually came out quite elegant-looking.
And it's very soft and thick, which is the whole point. I hate carpeting and wouldn't have it anywhere else in my house, the stuff's NASTY! Only on the stairs, for the cushioning of little noggins when they tumble down. I got the thickest berber and heaviest carpet padding available. On such a small job there's not much difference in the price of materials 🙂
