I absolutely love the look and low maintenance of hardwood flooring so i got this great idea insert image of lucy and ethel in candy factory here to have the stairway completely re done ditching the carpet and going with hardwood treads.
Different ways to carpet stairs.
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.
There are two ways of installing carpet on stairs.
It always seems the steps are the first place to show wear.
Carpet runners and fully carpeted stairs are both aesthetically pleasing and practically useful.
Although a carpet is a popular choice for covering the stairs it can also wear out easily and can look dull after sometime.
Cut thick padding in strips 1 inch narrower than the width of the runner just as with the tackless strips and 3 inches longer than the depth of the tread.
Different ways to carpet stairs.
7 alternatives to carpets on stairs that are really breathtaking.
Staple carpet padding to stair surfaces.
Choosing to carpet just the step and not the riser as well as different widths leaving wood visible on either side for example colors and textures will yield different results for your stairs and home.
What style of carpet is best for stairs.
The hollywood method and the waterfall method.
Years ago the carpeting on the main staircase in my home was starting to look quite worn.
Partial carpeting of stairs uses the least amount of.
The hollywood method tightly wraps the carpet over the edge the tread and around the nosing.
Decordezine gives you 7 alternatives to carpets on stairs that will freshen up your home décor in no time.