Instal Carpet On Stairs

Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

Instal carpet on stairs.

There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair. Step 7 install carpet. Here the carpet rolls over the flight of stairs without the need for a firm placement. Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.

Step 8 staple carpet down. Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4. Step by step guide 2 1 step 1. Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.

Once you are happy with the carpet placement secure the carpet down with staples. These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place. It is an easy and fast way to install the carpet and for this reason many new home builders use this method. Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2.

Move the electric carpet tacker between the edge to fix the staple. This method is most suitable for heavy and thick set carpets. The waterfall method involves simply bending the carpet over the edge of the stair and bringing it straight down to meet the tread of the next step. 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.

2 installing carpet on stairs. Waterfall or french cap. Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5. Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.

Center the carpet at the bottom of the stairs using an awl to push the carpet back into the tackless strip to create a clean line. The waterfall method of installing carpets on staircases suits less visited areas.