Install Carpet Stair Stringer

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

Install carpet stair stringer.

This video is a must see for d. Diyers of any skill level can add color and comfort to stairs. There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair. How to deal with stringers that had carpet thanks jim for the detailed diagram.

Such a shame because the wood just has so many staples. 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. Use a circular saw to cut the treads to the length of each riser. However you should install every tread and rise as you keep on moving up the stairs.

Secure them to the stringers with wood screws. As you install one riser position and fasten the corresponding tread so you can carefully climb to the next step for installation. It is an easy and fast way to install the carpet and for this reason many new home builders use this method. 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.

Waterfall or french cap. After the stringers are attached install the stair treads and risers. 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. 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.

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. I would like to have it match the basebaseboards so will plan to paint.