Instal Carpet On Stairs

Waterfall or french cap.

Instal carpet on stairs.

The waterfall method involves simply bending the carpet over the edge of the stair and bringing it straight down to meet the tread of the next step. Staple the carpet down. Move the electric carpet tacker between the edge to fix the staple. Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6. 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. It is an easy and fast way to install the carpet and for this reason many new home builders use this method. The waterfall method of installing carpets on staircases suits less visited areas.

Install the carpet 2 7 step 7. Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4. Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3. There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair.

Center the carpet at the bottom of the stairs using an awl to push the carpet back into the tackless strip to create a clean line. Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2. Step 8 staple carpet down. 2 installing carpet on stairs.

Here the carpet rolls over the flight of stairs without the need for a firm placement. These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place. This method is most suitable for heavy and thick set carpets. Step 7 install carpet.

Once you are happy with the carpet placement secure the carpet down with staples. Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5.