Follow the instructions on dry time.
Laying rug on stairs.
The only main difference is that there will be a lot more excess to trim.
Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.
Here we lay out the right steps to take before carpeting a step by step guide to laying as well as some very important safety tips.
If you have pie shaped or curved stairs install the carpet on the riser in the same way as mentioned above.
Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4.
If there were existing hardwoods underneath the carpet sand them before re staining.
This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase leaving some wood.
Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2.
Installing carpet on stairs the right way.
Laying carpet on stairs can be a little fiddly but knowing the right preparation and some key dos and don ts will help you make light work of it.
Stain and clear coat your stairs to give them long lasting appeal.
Multiply the height by the number of risers and the depth by the number of treads.
Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.
If the stairs are open on the side then the carpet must be bent in two ways.
Center the carpet on the bottom edge of the steps.
This creates a clean line between the bottom of the stairs and the flooring.
Step by step guide 2 1 step 1.
Lengthwise over the front of the stair and widthwise over the side.
Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise.
For the tread start as mentioned above by fastening the carpet to the floor under the nosing and bring the carpet straight over the lip and across the tread.
In these cases there is the possibility of smiling to occur on the side of the stair.
Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.
Use an awl to push the carpet onto the tackless strip.
Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth.
Select one stair tread and measure its depth and the riser or step height.
Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat.
Staple the carpet down.
Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.