Install Carpet Stair Stringer

To carpet your stairs start by measuring your stairs and using a pencil to mark a line two inches on either side of each tread to give you an outline of where the carpet should go.

Install carpet stair stringer.

I would like to have it match the basebaseboards so will plan to paint. It is an easy and fast way to install the carpet and for this reason many new home builders use this method. How to deal with stringers that had carpet thanks jim for the detailed diagram. Secure them to the stringers with wood screws.

This video is a must see for d. This video will show you how to install carpet on your stairs for less than 1 10th of the cost to have it done professionally. There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair. Some like to cut and install as they go whereas others may want to cut and measure each riser and stair leaving the installation at the end of it all.

Start installing the treads and risers. We had carpet on the outer stringer. After the stringers are attached install the stair treads and risers. Diyers of any skill level can add color and comfort to stairs.

Such a shame because the wood just has so many staples. Next you ll need to nail down tackless strips onto each step which is how you ll keep the carpet in place after it s installed. 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. As you install one riser position and fasten the corresponding tread so you can carefully climb to the next step for installation.

Waterfall or french cap. We re iin philadelphia on the east coast and i ve never seen this before. 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.