Install Carpet Stair Runner Over Carpet

Since the stair runner likely won t be long enough to cover your entire set of stairs this is where the multiple rugs will be needed.

Install carpet stair runner over carpet.

Because vinyl stair runners have tiny teeth on the underside a lesser amount of work and securing implements are needed. Also stair carpet runners help protect your stairs from further wear and tear while covering up signs of existing damage. After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet. One popular method used to protect carpeted steps is to install a vinyl stair runner over the carpet.

End the process at the corner between the top tread and the last riser to the floor above. Place the front part of a knee kicker a professional carpet tool available for rent from your local. Pairing a patterned runner with plain carpeted steps or vice versa creates a dramatic décor statement in next to no time. Finish off the project.

Add stair rods optional. Repeat the process starting at step 5 as you work your way up the stairs. Recenter the runner then push the carpet back over the nosing and toward the next tack strip. Adding a stair carpet runner can make plain carpeted steps look attractive and stylish.

Unroll just enough carpeting to reach the top of the highest riser. But now the stairs look awful compared to the living room i will be shampooing them but trust me it doesn t help much. I d like to attach a runner at least on the part you can see from the downstairs but want to make. Press the starting edge of the carpet runner evenly along the riser s adhesive bead.

My landlord replaced the carpet in the living room yay and agreed to have it pulled off the stairs if they were finished underneath. 10 unroll a little more carpeting and push. If the carpet on the steps is thick installing a vinyl runner rather than a carpet runner may be your best option.