Instal Carpet On Stairs

Step 7 install carpet.

Instal carpet on stairs.

Waterfall or french cap. Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4. Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2. Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5. Move the electric carpet tacker between the edge to fix the staple. Once you are happy with the carpet placement secure the carpet down with staples. Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.

Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience. 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. Here the carpet rolls over the flight of stairs without the need for a firm placement. This method is most suitable for heavy and thick set carpets.

There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair. The waterfall method involves simply bending the carpet over the edge of the stair and bringing it straight down to meet the tread of the next step. Center the carpet at the bottom of the stairs using an awl to push the carpet back into the tackless strip to create a clean line. Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.

The waterfall method of installing carpets on staircases suits less visited areas. Such as the basement and underground enclosures. Step 8 staple carpet down. Staple the carpet down.

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