So today, I show you the easiest and cheapest way to replace carpet on stairs with wood.Additionally, this method offers you an option to match your existing hardwood floors.Here are some jump links to the main sections of this post to help you find the information you need quickly.Video ...
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...
Interior designer and TKP Design founder Tessa Kluetz Pernell says you’ll need the following supplies: one or more runners, sharp fabric scissors, a staple gun, staples, carpet padding, a carpet tucker, a tape measure and a pencil. “Once you’ve measured your stairs’...
Want Carpet that's soft, stain resistant, durable & great for kids & pets? Retired flooring expert shares decades of hands-on carpet knowledge.
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. ...
Installing carpet is a hard joband it takes a toll on the body. Most carpet installers end up with bad knees, hips and back as a result of all the physical labor involved. After 20 years as an installer most know it’s time to find something else to do. Many open up a carpet and...
This form is designed to help you make wise and informed choices. It will help you compare the specifications of any carpet and padding you are considering.this form will make sure you ask all the right questions. It will also help you compare the total project cost for the Carpet, Paddin...
Hire a local pro to install your carpet Find Pros Factors that can influence carpet installation cost The carpet alone typically costs from $1.11 to $12.60 per square foot, with some high-end brands costing even more. In addition, the padding adds another $.35 to $1.14 and labor another ...
Step 5: Rip Up and Roll Carpet When removing the old carpet from the room, consider wearing long sleeves to protect your forearms. After you’ve removed all the carpet strips from the space, it’s time to get rid of the carpet padding. Grip the corner of the carpet with your pliers ...