How to Install Carpet on Stairs Case | Step by Step Guide

 

Carpeting the staircase not only enhances the look but also silent the walkthrough, yes you heard it right installing carpet on the staircase has been a trend for some time and again gaining back popularity for today’s generation. A carpeted staircase has more safety and stability as well. So if you are planning to have one then read further to have a complete idea about it. 

Carpeting the staircase not only enhances the look but also silent the walkthrough. Check out the step by step process that how to install carpet on stairs case

How to Install Carpet? Things Needed

➤ Tape measure
➤ Carpet knife
➤ Hammer stapler
➤ Straightedge
➤ Wall trimmer
➤ Stair tool
➤ Carpet
➤ Pad
➤ Tackless strips
➤ Hot melt seaming tape
➤ Seam sealer

How to install carpet on stairs case? Steps to be followed

1. Measure Each Staircase and accordingly cut the carpet board ensuring it falls within the boundary of the staircase that you’ll be nailing to the back of the tread and the bottom of the riser.
   
   
2. Install the Tackless strips carefully to the back of the thread and bottom of the riser by giving enough space, if needed combine 2 tackless strips together for better spacing.
   
   
3. Staple the carpet board on the strips by using a hammer stapler to make sure it is fixed properly and quite strong. Start fixing from the middle for a better finish.
   
   
4. Wrap the carpet pad around the front edge of the steps and down the riser. Smooth and stretch the pad so that it fits tightly against both the tread and riser, then staple the pad to the riser.
   
   
5. Using a tape measure, measure the stair and riser and add 4 to 6 inches (or more if your steps are deeper) to the stair width to cover the edges.
   
   
6. Measure the template and attach the cuts as all staircases may not be of the same dimension. Take proper care of the same while working on it.

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