Diy Carpet Runner On Stairs

I wondered if anyone had ever used floor carpet runners on their stairs and after a little googling i found out that some had.

Diy carpet runner on stairs.

First i measured the steps so i knew the size of the runner i was looking for. If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead. Installing a carpet runner using tackless strips adds color and comfort to stairs and can be accomplished by a diyer of any skill level. Most stairs runners cost over 200 even diy ed.

Just make sure it will go the entire length of your stair risers and treads. Add a touch of elegance texture and color to your home s interior staircase by installing a carpet runner. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase leaving some wood. Even making threats of buying sticky pads to put on the stairs.

Use a prybar and hammer to get up the strips easily then pliers to remove the staples. Above is the one thealslev rug. Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear. A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade.

Once the carpet was gone there were a bazillion staples and a tack strip on each stair tread. A good way to shop. Run a row of staples along the bottom of the bottom riser where the carpet meets the floor. That made me jump into action.

Because the staples are in the corner between the riser and the tread they should stay well hidden. For the rug itself you can absolutely use a regular runner or even a few runners placed end to end. It took me several hours to get all the staples but you want to make sure there are none left. I have been wanting to do a stair runner ever since i first finished the stairs.

This cost me about 65. 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. 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 guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day. Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise.