Purchasing a custom-size carpet runner can be expensive, but the price drops significantly when you are willing to begin with a remnant or a raw-edged piece of carpet and make the finishing touches yourself. Guests may even stop to pose for the paparazzi when it's their turn to walk the red carpet.
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Measure the length and width of your aisle to determine the size you want your carpet runner to be.
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Take your measurements to a flooring warehouse or retail store. Have the store clerk cut a piece of red carpet runner in the length you need.
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Trim all of the carpet edges with a knife to make sure they are straight and free from loose threads.
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Bind the edges of the carpet with an adhesive binding tape. Begin in the middle of the carpet and work your way around the corners.
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Secure the carpet to the floor with duct tape or carpet tacks at each end.