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There are basically two methods for installing carpet on stairs. One is the waterfall, where a piece of carpet covers each riser and tread. The other is the cap and band installation. In this case, the cap is a piece of carpet on the stairs and the band is installed, the piece that will cover the braces. In this article I will show how to install the carpet with the waterfall. These instructions are for the basic steps and not by a spiral staircase, which would require furtherProcedures.

Tools needed:

Tack Strip

Staples or nails wallpaper

Measuring Tape

Knee

Knee kicker (check save the rent)

Stair Tool (Save check the rent)

Utility knife

Hammer

Eyewear

Of course, you must remove all the old carpet. Get rid of the strip turn and does not try to use the old pads. Be sure to remove all nails and staples, and then sweep the area to beCarpeted.

Before you begin you will find out how much carpet you need. Simply measure the width must be calculated in the tread. If your staircase is open on one or both ends, make sure that under the nosing where half and add it to measure the width. Mapping of the entire length of the scales measuring the tread and riser. Under the assumption that you should use carpet pad, add at least 3 inches per stair. If your steps add nosingfoot to measure whole flight.

Okay, let's get started. Apply the tack strip to the position step. First, we must strengthen the carpet padding in the horse. You can do this with a knee kicker. This is a tool to install the carpet in small areas and stairs. It consists of a piece of metal pipe with a needle-plate attached to it. On the other hand, is a padded cushion that you can position your knee to apply pressure on the carpet. They must be able toto save a local rent. Simply place the padded end several inches above the knee and to increase the pressure.

You can use the knee kicker:

To hang the strips in office have to use the knee kicker carpet directly from the center of the tread and hook to the strip is at the crossroads walls to stretch. Once the carpet was in the tack strips is required of your tool belt back and forth to compress the pin set connected. UsingUtility knife or cutter, cut, if necessary. A carpet knife is better because it has two faces, and is sharper than a utility knife. Repeat this procedure on each side of the tread. Prior to guarantee the next step, which is upright on the carpet and then opened the procedure to attach the lip. I recommend you staple about every 2 inches. Do not forget to also staple food on the edge of the riser.

Be sure to take a step back and look at your work before proceeding to the next. IfCarpet smooth? You kick in uniform? It is also a good time to give the knees and back a rest. If all goes well, the tread looks more to the next. If not, should be deducted on the carpet and installing again. Repeat this process until you are finished.

When you stop the process over and admire your work and allow yourself a pat on the back. Now you have a wide open view.

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