How To Install A Rug On Stairs

Roll up the carpet and lay it a few steps above the bottom.

How to install a rug on stairs.

Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward. Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3. Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2. These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.

Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6. Then pull the end toward the bottom. 2 installing carpet on stairs. Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.

Install the carpet 2 7 step 7. Staple the carpet down. For the rug itself you can absolutely use a regular runner or even a few runners placed end to end just make sure it will go the entire length of your stair risers and treads. Step by step guide 2 1 step 1.

Keep the roll centered as you work your way up the stairs. 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. Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.