How To Put A Rug On Stairs

Building codes control the dimensions of treads and risers.

How to put a rug on stairs.

If your stairs follow the standard dimensions it will be much easier to measure and lay your carpet as carpet runners designed for the standard dimensions will be easy to find. Take measurements of the stairs before selecting your runner area rug to be sure you ll choose a rug with sufficient length and width. Visit a carpeting outlet to see samples of the patterns and colors available. Install carpeting on stairs if you can t choose between carpet and wood to cover your stairs choose both.

Next make a slit directly in line with each post to the edge of the carpet away from the stair. Multiply the height by the number of risers and the depth by the number of treads. Fit carpet pad to the stair 2 5 step 5. Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2.

Install the carpet 2 7 step 7. Carpeted stairs are safer than hard surface stairs as they lessen your chances of slipping and pad your fall if you lose your balance. Stair runners are priced by the linear foot and available in two widths. Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.

Assuming you have standard sized stairs and allowing for 3 inches on either side to display the wood you need 24 inches for each stair step and riser. Step by step guide 2 1 step 1. Cap stairs if the stair is open on the side with railing posts the carpet must be cut around each post and re joined on the other sidefirst install the tread as described above. The deeper the tread the more comfortable the climb.

They re made of synthetic fibers wool or a combination of both. Select one stair tread and measure its depth and the riser or step height. 27 inches and 32 inches. Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.

Installing carpet runner on stairs overview how to install stair rug runner 1. Treads are typically 10 to 11 1 2 inches deep. Put on the carpet pads 2 4 step 4.