After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet.
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.
I have been wanting to do a stair runner ever since i first finished the stairs.
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.
This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day.
Staple underneath the nose of the tread to secure it where the staples will be virtually invisible.
I lined up the rug at the top of the stairs and measured out the space on either side to ensure it was even.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
I wondered if anyone had ever used floor carpet runners on their stairs and after a little googling i found out that some had.
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.