If you have stairs in your home, it may consist of the same floor covering as the rest of the house, or it may be different. Many homes have hardwood flooring on the stairway, even if the rest of the home is carpeted. People with small children often choose to stair carpets so it will help to avoid slips and falls.

The process of installation of stair carpets is made simpler by following a few easy instructions. If this is a replacement, rip out the old carpeting first and remove all glue, padding, and debris.

Once the old stair carpets are removed, it is time to cut and measure the carpeting for the staircase. Remember that the measurement has to include the steps and not just the length of the stairway straight down. An easy way to do this is to measure one stair and then multiply it by the number of stairs. Don’t forget to include the top and bottom landings as well.

When installing the padding, it will really only need to be added to the landing of each step, and can be done easily with a staple or nail gun. Ensure that the padding is applied securely and evenly on each step.

Begin fastening stair carpets from the bottom up. They will most likely need to be stretched so it is important to use a knee kicker to help to stretch it the right way and get it to stay tight in all of the crevices and corners. Use a staple gun to staple the carpet to the rise for each step and ensure stapling underneath the riser where it will not be visible or stepped on with bare feet. Ensure that the stair carpets are tight to each stair.  

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