Diy Carpet Runner Installation Stairs

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 carpet runner installation stairs.

Work your way down the stairs pulling tight but don t over pull or else it will make the rug wonky and uneven. After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet. I lined up the rug at the top of the stairs and measured out the space on either side to ensure it was even. If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead.

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. Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear. I have been wanting to do a stair runner ever since i first finished the stairs.

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. At top of last riser cut runner tight to the underside of the nosing or molding. 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. How to install a carpet runner on wooden stairs 9 steps stunning staircases.

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. End the process at the corner between the top tread and the last riser to the floor above. Staple each edge of the runner 2 inches above bottom of riser. Use your hands to smooth the carpet stair runner smooth over the tread nose the round part of the stairs.

Staple underneath the nose of the tread to secure it where the staples will be virtually invisible. This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day. 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.