If the carpet on the steps is thick, installing a vinyl runner rather than a carpet runner may be your best option. Though staircases come in multiple styles, a straight staircase is the easiest staircase on which to install runners.
Things You Will Need
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Read the instructions carefully before you begin to ensure you understand what needs to be done and everything you need to complete the job. Set aside adequate time to complete the job in one shot as a partially installed vinyl runner on carpeted stairs can be a safety hazard.
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Carefully and thoroughly vacuum the carpet covering the stairs. Before you cover up the carpet, you want it to be very clean.
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Starting at the very bottom step, carefully position the vinyl runner. The end of the runner should touch the floor. Use the stair holds or tacks to secure the end of the runner to the first riser. The first riser is located between the floor and the first tread.
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Carefully unroll the vinyl runner so it goes up and over the next step. Make sure it is securely in place, and then use one stair rod or one set of tacks to secure the runner to the second riser.
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Repeat the process all the way up the staircase until you reach the top.
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To secure the runner at the top of the staircase, use tacks at each corner and by the riser edge of the tread.
The Drip Cap
- A stair runner is something installed to protect either steps or the carpet on your steps.
- Use the stair holds or tacks to secure the end of the runner to the first riser.
- Carefully unroll the vinyl runner so it goes up and over the next step.