Trim a rug pad to size for each tread using fabric scissors. Thebest rug padsfor installing a carpet runner on your stairs are thin but dense. There are two types of installation: Flat-top (when the carpet falls straight from the edge of the stair to the tread of the next step), and...
Learn how to install a stair runner with rods. On curvy, pie stairs! I’m so happy to finally be sharing this home project with you. We installed this stair runner on our curvy stairs this past summer. And we didn’t find the time to install the stair rods until this past Fall, wi...
If you’re looking to update your stairs, there are many ways you can do that: take up the carpet, install a carpeted stair runner, paint, restain, replace the railing, build a new banister/newel post, add fabric to the risers, plus more ideas here. But if you’re looking to make...
Replace Carpeted Stairs with Wood Cost First, I did a quick price comparison to replace carpet stairs with wood flooring to show you the cost savings.By far, this is the cheapest way to replace carpet on stairs. Stair Size Width: 36″ Tread: 10” minimum depth Risers: 7” high, no ...
How to install a DIY stair runner Step 1: Clean your stairs thoroughly. “Do any touch-ups as needed to the wood or paint,” Kluetz Pernell says. Step 2: Take care when taking measurements. Depending on your selection, most stairs will need two to three runners, Wi...
13. Install a Stair Runner Another thing that’s on my wishlist. We have carpeted stairs, and I’m sure if you own a builder grade home you might have them too. Removing the carpet andadding a stair runnerwill help your home feel instantly unique. ...
A soft carpet offers absorbent properties that can weaken reflections. They also soften the impact of footsteps, dampening structural vibrations as people use the stairs. Acoustic underlays pair well with carpeting — you can cover the underlay with a carpet to conceal it and compound the effects...
Enforce a shoes-off policy while indoors. Place a “please take off your shoes” sign on your front door to broadcast your desire to protect the carpet on your stairs. Warning Be sure to clean the carpet runner on a regular basis, as odor may result if left uncleaned for long periods ...
Most cats prefer not to walk on things that make noise or feel uncomfortable on their paws. If you need to protect your floor, try a carpet protector like this.Again, we’re limited by our space, so you may not be able to follow all of these guidelines for every litter box in your...
It took a lot of sanding to get the stairs smooth enough to paint. But then it went on fairly smoothly (other than trying to keep the dog and cats from walking on it when it was wet). Installing the runner was the trickiest part of this entire project (especially since it was my ...