End the process at the corner between the top tread and the last riser to the floor above.
Installing carpet on wood stairs.
If there were existing hardwoods underneath the carpet sand them before re staining.
Outdoor carpet is very thin and durable and appropriate for use in a laundry room or basement as well as on 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.
Follow the instructions on dry time.
Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.
Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat.
Installing it on stairs requires stapling it or gluing with a flooring adhesive.
Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth.
After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet.
The deeper the tread the more comfortable the climb.
Stain and clear coat your stairs to give them long lasting appeal.
Elegant stays not only add a touch of class but they also keep the carpet runner in place.
Installing an elegant carpet runner on stairs is a simple project well within the skill set of even beginning diyers.
Treads are typically 10 to 11 1 2 inches deep.
Installing carpet on stairs the right way.
Building codes control the dimensions of treads and risers.
Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.
These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.