After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet.
Installing carpet runner on stairs that turn.
End the process at the corner between the top tread and the last riser to the floor above.
90 degree turns these are easy.
A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade.
Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear.
Winder stairs that turn corners are more challenging but still doable with our expert instructions.
27 inches and 32 inches.
A stair runner is something installed to protect either steps or the carpet on your steps.
If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead.
Because vinyl stair runners have tiny teeth on the underside a lesser amount of work and securing implements are needed.
Measure the width of the stairs to determine the width of the carpet.
This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day.
Installing a stair runner on a straight staircase is a relatively easy project even for novice do it yourselfers.
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.
In this video i will teach you everything you need to know to do it.
Turn the carpet upside down and snap a chalk line on each side so that the distance between the chalk lines is equal to the width of the runner.
If you are installing a narrow carpet runner add 2 inches to the width of the desired runner width and add the length of the.
Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.
Roll out the length of carpet needed to run the length of the stairs and cut it approximately 3 wider than the finished runner will be.
Repeat the process starting at step 5 as you work your way up the stairs.
Gripper and underlay should be used under stair runner carpets in the same way as they are used for any other carpet.
Stair runners are priced by the linear foot and available in two widths.