Carpeted stairs are safer than hard surface stairs as they lessen your chances of slipping and pad your fall if you lose your balance.
Installing carpet on stairs.
Elegant stays not only add a touch of class but they also keep the carpet runner in place.
Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.
Such as the basement and underground enclosures.
Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.
Here the carpet rolls over the flight of stairs without the need for a firm placement.
Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.
The deeper the tread the more comfortable the climb.
The waterfall method of installing carpets on staircases suits less visited areas.
How to install carpet over hardwood flooring.
Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.
This method is most suitable for heavy and thick set carpets.
Staple the carpet down.
Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.
These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.
Installing carpet on stairs the right way.
Building codes control the dimensions of treads and risers.
Once you have selected your carpet measured and prepped your stairs you are ready to begin installing your new carpet before getting started be sure to learn the terms for the different parts of your staircase.
Treads are typically 10 to 11 1 2 inches deep.
Installing an elegant carpet runner on stairs is a simple project well within the skill set of even beginning diyers.
Step by step guide 2 1 step 1.
Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4.
2 installing carpet on stairs.