There are two methods of installing carpet on the stair.
Install carpet stair stringer.
We had carpet on the outer stringer.
Such a shame because the wood just has so many staples.
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Secure them to the stringers with wood screws.
Use a circular saw to cut the treads to the length of each riser.
I would like to have it match the basebaseboards so will plan to paint.
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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.
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How to deal with stringers that had carpet thanks jim for the detailed diagram.
Waterfall or french cap.
Start installing the treads and risers.
As you install one riser position and fasten the corresponding tread so you can carefully climb to the next step for installation.
After the stringers are attached install the stair treads and risers.
We re iin philadelphia on the east coast and i ve never seen this before.
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.
It is an easy and fast way to install the carpet and for this reason many new home builders use this method.
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.
Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.