I didn t love the actual carpet runners that were offered in stores so i looked for a regular indoor outdoor runner we could use.
Diy carpet stair runner.
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.
Even making threats of buying sticky pads to put on the stairs.
The stairs leading down to our basement had looked pretty terrible for a long time.
That made me jump into action.
If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead.
She cut padding a thin sheet of felt usually sold as underlayment for laminate flooring into rectangles slightly narrower than the width of the runner.
Jaime used painter s tape to make sure the runner would be centered on the stairs.
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.
Part home reno part family comedy d.
This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day.
Here is the space we were starting with.
First i measured the steps so i knew the size of the runner i was looking for.
A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade.
Watch diy mom rebekah higgs as she turns her an out of date house into a beautiful loving home for her daughter lennon.
A diy stair runner.
Diy stair runner with ikea rugs.
The solution to make it look about a thousand times better but on a budget.