Hallway carpet runners?

[advres]

I know, kind of a lame topic but I needs advice. I have a 3' x 14' hallway. I want to get a single runner for the whole length but it doesn't need to span the complete width of the hall. Problems I am facing is all the ones I find have some stupid pattern and are crazy expensive. I'm not looking to put a $800+ runner down for hallway traffic.

So does anyone have a good source on pretty plain and relatively cheap runner carpet? Even a more industrial one would be OK as long as it isn't too rough. Just need something to go down so I stop scuffing up the hardwood.

thanks

[Hutch]

Maybe call a remnant shop and see if they can cut something for you (and stitch up the sides so it doesn't run.)

[RootSkier]

Most carpet comes in 12' wide rolls. If that would work, go to Home Depot or a carpet store, pick a carpet on the roll, and have them cut a piece 2'6" or whatever. Indoor/outdoor or industrial type carpets won't run on the cut ends...

[gatorboy]

We had leftover carpet from our living room. My buddy, the carpet installer, took the leftover to a seamstress and she cut them to our desired dimensions...2 2x3 and 2 3x4. She stitched a similar colored border and shazam - great rugs by the slider and garage door. I'm sure same could be done for a runner since they are redonkeylous expensive.

[splat]

Home Depot sells runners, doot.

[bagtagley]

FLOR tiles would work, and some of the patterns aren't super pricey...I don't think.

[Tippster]

wow - that's some seriously ugly shit, Bags.

Advres - you want the crazy pattern stuff because it hides traffic dirt better than solid colors. Trust me. There are many companies that will make runners by the foot - usually around $20/ft. $200 is not too much to spend.

You'll never see a traffic pattern on this: http://www.rugsexpress.com/rugs/anti...y/19012/0.html