After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet.
Diy carpet runner installation stairs.
This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day.
Use your hands to smooth the carpet stair runner smooth over the tread nose the round part of the stairs.
End the process at the corner between the top tread and the last riser to the floor above.
Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear.
I wrote a post about that project here the problem with a stair runner is that i couldn t find one that was both long enough and pretty enough.
Diy stair runner staple gun time then it was time to break out the rugs some scissors a ruler and my staple gun this stanley staple gun is awesome and a must have diy tool.
If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead.
Learn how to install a stair runner in this.
For upholstered installation staple edges to riser then staple runner to underside of nosing every 3 inches repeat steps 3 and 4 up to last riser.
Staple each edge of the runner 2 inches above bottom of riser.
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Staple underneath the nose of the tread to secure it where the staples will be virtually invisible.
At top of last riser cut runner tight to the underside of the nosing or molding.
A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade.
Work your way down the stairs pulling tight but don t over pull or else it will make the rug wonky and uneven.
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.
I wondered if anyone had ever used floor carpet runners on their stairs and after a little googling i found out that some had.
Repeat the process starting at step 5 as you work your way up the stairs.
I lined up the rug at the top of the stairs and measured out the space on either side to ensure it was even.