This protects the carpet underneath, keeping that security deposit intact. Carpet Pads The simplest solution to a sliding rug runner is a high-quality carpet pad. Even over other carpeting, you should always put a pad under rugs; carpet pads protect the rug and the carpet, hold the runner in place and make the runner more comfortable underfoot.
For a grand entrance, a striped runner can visually extend your hallway. Rugs with geometric patterns work well for stark modernism or a lived-in mid-mod look. For the rug itself, you can absolutely use a regular runner—or even a few runners placed end-to-end. Just make sure it will go the entire length of your stair risers and treads; a good way to shop for one is to take that measurement and then find your rug.
Rug stair treads are strips of carpeting designed to sit on each individual step in a staircase. You can use rug stair treads on hardwood, laminate or carpeted stairs equally effectively. Installing laminate flooring over carpet is not recommended in most installation situations.
Since carpet is usually plush and soft, your laminate flooring would not have the support it needs to keep the locking system sturdy. If a carpet pile is too high, there may not be enough stability to float your floors.
Using a double-sided carpet tape is an easy and inexpensive way to stop your area rug from creeping on the carpet. All you have to do is simply apply the tape directly on to the back of your rug and then press it in place.
The tape will make both the area rug and carpet stick together, thus prevent it from slipping. Do you need padding under stair runners? Yes, you do need to put padding under your stair runner, unless you choose a stair runner that has a non-slip backing on it.
A non-slip pad keeps your runner in place and can even add a bit of cushioning to the stairs. Hook the carpet into the tackless strip at the top of the stairs. Apply glue to the stair riser if applicable and the tread, using the glue trowel. Stretch and pull the carpet down onto the glue to eliminate wrinkles. Secure the carpet onto the next tackless strip as you move down the stairs. Smooth the carpet by hand and tamp it down to make the adhesive stick well.
Alternatively, you can lay the carpet over the stairs and secure it with staples instead of a tack strip. First things first: is it dumb to put a rug over carpet??
Leave a space about the width of one fingertip between the pad and the back of the riser. Next, smooth the pad over the tread and pull tightly over the nose, careful not to over-stretch the pad. Staple the pad to the underside of the nose, repeating the pattern of one staple at the center line, and two on either side. Trim any excess padding if necessary. Repeat this process until one pad is attached to each tread.
Unless you choose a runner with a non-slip backing, you will need to use carpet padding. Ideally, carpet padding should be used under any rug that is at risk of sliding around. Without carpet padding, stair runners are at risk of slipping out of place, which can not only look sloppy, but lead to dangerous slips and falls.
Note that carpet padding is designed specifically to go over either carpeted or hardwood floors, so be sure to choose the right one for your situation. Padding designed for hardwood floors will not work well over carpet! Begin by cutting a strip of double-sided carpet tape, slightly shorter than the width of the carpet runner.
Place this tape along the riser of the first tread, just under the nose. Once the runner is attached to the tape, use your staple gun to drive one staple into the center of the edge of the rug, and another every three inches from the center on either side. Smooth the rug tightly against the riser, pressing the bolster chisel into the crease of the next tread. Using the same pattern as before, staple the rug to the bottom of the riser in the center of the rug, then again every three inches from the center on either side.
Repeat this process of stapling the runner over each tread and to the base of each riser until the entire staircase is covered. Once you reach the final riser, fold the end of the runner under and press it tightly against the riser, then staple the runner into place.
This will create a clean, finished look. The easiest way to install a stair runner without the use of nails is to use a heavy-duty staple gun instead. If you opt not to use any hardware, be sure to use a high-quality carpet tape and carpet pad that grips strongly to the surface of the stairs. Some basement stairs are made of materials such as concrete or raw wood or may have a slippery, painted surface. In this case, nails or staples may not be an option, and normal floor tape and carpet padding may not be effective.
You may have to use a carpet pad with heavy-duty rubberized backing in order to hold the runner in place. Another option to give the runner extra stability is to install stair rods once the runner is in place. Stair rods are typically slim, metallic tubes that are attached to brackets. First, install the brackets by lining one against either edge of the runner, and sliding them back until they are sitting in the crease where the riser and the tread meet.
Be sure they are aligned flush with the runner as well as the crease! Secure the brackets in place using the drill and included hardware. Next, press the rods over the carpet into the crease of the stair. Secure the rod into each bracket, and repeat until they are all secured. Home Depot has a great tutorial on installing carpet rods. Be sure to check it out to see a more step by step tutorial. Want to shop the supplies to install your own carpet liner? Just click on an image below!
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