Functional builder grade stairs stairs that exist only to move people from point a to point b with zero concern for aesthetics can be improved with carpeting it is difficult to fix unattractive stairs because they do not lend themselves to painting carpet works wonders on stairs like this.
Can you carpet open stairs.
Here are the stairs in progress.
Stairs are the most common place in the home to have carpet and yet they are also the trickiest.
Next you ll need to nail down tackless strips onto each step which is how you ll keep the carpet in place after it s installed.
Choosing carpet for the stairs can be a bit more difficult than choosing carpet for other areas of the home.
Add 2 inches to this measurement if you will fold the edges under.
This video shows the fitting of open plan stairs.
Mark a location on each step for the edges of the padding then mark the location for the edges of the carpet.
If you want a more traditional staircase you ll have to figure out the best way to enclose the risers.
For example risers without back sections can give a home a high tech ambiance.
To carpet your stairs start by measuring your stairs and using a pencil to mark a line two inches on either side of each tread to give you an outline of where the carpet should go.
You can see the bland plush carpet here.
So i had a wood tread installed at the bottom step it adds a level of quality and creates a nice transition plain iron balusters painted the railing and then added the patterned carpet.
If you have open stairs in your home you can install a carpet runner here are instructions to install a carpet runner to your open staircase.
Measure the stairs to determine how much carpet runner you will need.
Types of stairs that may benefit from carpeting.
Previously i had white painted traditional balusters and a plush beige carpet.
See more ideas about open staircase staircase stairs.
Measure the width of the step to the points where you wish the runner to cover.
Stairs with open risers can look appropriate for a time but you may eventually tire of the look.