Tools Needed To Install Carpet Runner

Make sure you re using the correct size.

Tools needed to install carpet runner.

Near both ends of the tackless strip staple the runner into the crease where riser meets tread. Use carpet tool and rubber mallet to pack runner tightly between the tackless strip and the riser. This would be the most expensive carpet install tool so renting it versus purchasing it is important. The economy knee kicker stretches carpet during installation the economy knee kicker stretches carpet during installation and makes it easy to fix loose carpet.

Each rise tread nose section needed about 21 of stair runner to cover each stair. If you re installing carpet over a concrete subfloor use masonry tacks or epoxy adhesive to hold the tackless strips in place. Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear. This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day.

A seam roller helps press the back of the carpet into the seaming tape and smooth out irregularities in seams so they lie flat. If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead. Tackless strips come in a variety of widths thicknesses and heights. So since the stair runners i ordered were 8 feet long i needed to order 3 stair runners to cover the entire 19 25 feet of stairs.

Use this when you have a large area of carpet to stretch across a room. Therefore 21 inches x 11 treads about 19 25 feet. The thick foam filled bumper pad and nonslip comfort foam hand grip makes this knee kicker comfortable to use. Staple each edge of the runner 2 inches above bottom of riser.