Diy Carpet Runner For Stairs

This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day.

Diy carpet runner for stairs.

Diy stair runner out with the old in with ikea. We moved into our house 9 years ago and replaced the carpet and painted but we hadn t touched that part of the house since then. To say it was time for an update would be an understatement. A few months ago when i went to ikea a 4 hour round trip to buy some items for the boys room makeoveri also went to check out a rug runner i thought could work as a stair runner.

This cost me about 65. Above is the one thealslev rug. End the process at the corner between the top tread and the last riser to the floor above. That made me jump into action.

The above numbers show how i placed each staple. A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade. Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear. Installing a carpet runner using tackless strips adds color and comfort to stairs and can be accomplished by a diyer of any skill level.

First i measured the steps so i knew the size of the runner i was looking for. The first step was to rip up the existing runner and then give the stairs a coat of paint. Repeat the process starting at step 5 as you work your way up the stairs. Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise.

I ve been anxious to share this inexpensive stair runner project i just completed last week. These stairs have needed a makeover for a while. I didn t love the actual carpet runners that were offered in stores so i looked for a regular indoor outdoor runner we could use. I wrote a post about that project here the problem with a stair runner is that i couldn t find one that was both long enough and pretty enough.

After stapling the carpet to the last tread use a carpet knife to trim any excess carpet. To do this i used the carpet tucker to get the runner as tight against the stairs as possible. I placed a staple in the center underneath the nose of the stair and then worked my way out to the ends every 3 4 inches. I used a high gloss white paint that would be super durable and only had to paint the side of the treads and risers.

Most stairs runners cost over 200 even diy ed. Even making threats of buying sticky pads to put on the stairs. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase leaving some wood. If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead.