How To Install A Rug On Stairs

These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.

How to install a rug on stairs.

You ll need some slack to work with so that you don t tug too hard on the bottom and cause the entire roll to fall down on you. Install the carpet 2 7 step 7. Roll up the carpet and lay it a few steps above the bottom. Keep the roll centered as you work your way up the stairs.

Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3. Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience. Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6. 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.

Staple the carpet down. Then pull the end toward the bottom. Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5. Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

2 installing carpet on stairs. Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2. Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4.