The best replacement for wood stairs is carpet.

The best alternatives to wood stairs are rated as following:
★★★★★  carpet
★  carpet stairs
  carpeted

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Speaking about wood stairs, one probably shouldn't forget about painted risers.

Other search terms related to wood stairs and their ratings are:
★★★★★ painted risers
★★★★ white risers
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