Keep the roll centered as you work your way up the stairs.
How to install a rug 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.
Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.
2 installing carpet 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.
Roll up the carpet and lay it a few steps above the bottom.
Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2.
Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.
Staple the carpet down.
Step by step guide 2 1 step 1.
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.
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Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.
Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.
These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.
Then pull the end toward the bottom.