I liked the idea of using these to add a little visual interest but also to help secure the carpet a bit more.
Installing stair carpet rods.
Installing carpet rods with a stair runner using hinged brackets hinged brackets are supplied with quality stair rods ask for high clearance ones for extra thick carpet.
Carpet stair rods are metal bars that are mounted at the back of each stair tread.
Now for the fun part the stair rods.
The rods should be installed over a stair rod protector if there is one.
That adds up and fast.
Stair rods have a distinct flair to the staircase because of the various finials and rod designs that are available.
Stair rods door thresholds more from stair heaven.
We ordered a set of matte black stair rods from ebay.
Welcome to stair heaven a business that specialises in luxury carpet accessories with prices from 9 99 per stairrod we have a huge selection of stair rods stair clips carpet rods door thresholds for you to choose from to make your stairs look elegant or thresholds look wonderful.
The set of stair rods came with brackets and screws.
I love the brass ones but we have a matte black stair railing and we felt black rods would look more cohesive.
But in general they run about 15 a rod.
They are attached directly to the tread and while not completely necessary to hold the runner they can be used to hide any small bumps after installing carpet on stairs.
Unlike full width carpeted stairs a stair runner does not cover the entire stair but allows a portion of the tread on each side to show.
A final touch for our staircase the stair rods.
See more ideas about stair runner carpet carpet stairs stair rods.
If your stair runner carpet and underlay is particularly thick you may need the bracket to lift the stair rod further off the step.
How to install runners with carpet rods.
Stair carpet rod installation details.
Similar to rods except they don t go all the way across stair holders also known as carpet clips are installed on either side of the creased edge like little carpet brackets.
These rods look the best when they are mounted over decorative carpet runners.
Everything you need except for the drill.
So how do you install these rods.
A perfect finish to your home.
This type of.