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.
Instal carpet on stairs.
Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2.
Staple the carpet down.
Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.
Step 8 staple carpet down.
Step by step guide 2 1 step 1.
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.
The waterfall method of installing carpets on staircases suits less visited areas.
Such as the basement and underground enclosures.
Here the carpet rolls over the flight of stairs without the need for a firm placement.
2 installing carpet on stairs.
Move the electric carpet tacker between the edge to fix the staple.
Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.
Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.
Once you are happy with the carpet placement secure the carpet down with staples.
Waterfall or french cap.
There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair.
Step 7 install carpet.
This method is most suitable for heavy and thick set carpets.
These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.
It is an easy and fast way to install the carpet and for this reason many new home builders use this method.
Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.
Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.