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.
Instal carpet on stairs.
Step by step guide 2 1 step 1.
Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.
Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4.
Here the carpet rolls over the flight of stairs without the need for a firm placement.
Staple the carpet down.
Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.
Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.
This method is most suitable for heavy and thick set carpets.
These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.
Waterfall or french cap.
Move the electric carpet tacker between the edge to fix the staple.
Step 7 install carpet.
Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.
Once you are happy with the carpet placement secure the carpet down with staples.
2 installing carpet on stairs.
Such as the basement and underground enclosures.
Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.
The waterfall method of installing carpets on staircases suits less visited areas.
Step 8 staple carpet down.
There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair.
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.
Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.