Part of this is aesthetic—your stairs will feel less naked! And even though it seems like one of those tasks that will require customization and special expense, it isn't. You can totally install a stair runner all by yourself, just a few supplies required. The pads of your feet will definitely thank you. Two supplies are essential: a runner rug and a staple gun. You might also want something called a bolster chisel basically a glorified scraper to be sure you get a nice, clean crease where the riser meets the tread.
Would you like the stairs to be extra cushy? Also, grab a rug pad that can be cut to the size of the treads. 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. Keep in mind, you can always buy one that's too long and trim it to fit. At its simplest, installation looks like this: Lay one end of your runner at the top of the stairs where you want it to begin, then use the staple gun to staple across it in regular increments.
Feel good? Preparing a Concrete Surface for a Carpet Runner If the concrete steps were painted, you should first remove cracked or peeled paint with a grinder or putty knife. You also need to clean off any debris, so you're left with a smooth surface. Remove stains with a strong solvent and use hot water and detergent with a stiff brush to clean the steps.
Fill any indentations or cracks with epoxy or bonding primer. Use a grinder if necessary for a level surface. How to Attach Runners on Concrete Stairs After measuring and cutting the carpet runner, you're ready to attach it to your steps. For carpet runners on wood stairs, you would use tacks to secure tackless strips, carpet padding and the runner. Look for a low-pile option, add a thin underlayment, make sure to keep it for a short period of time, opt for a vinyl runner and be sure to use tack strips to fix your runner down.
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. Unroll the runner over the stairway. Center it over the topmost riser, with its edge taut against the nosing or stair edge. Center the edges of the runner between the pencil marks you make on the treads. Insert staples through the ends and every 4 inches in between the secure the upper edge of the runner to the riser. Staircase runner ideas are a classic part of hallway design for a reason.
Not only do they look lovely, they are usually the most practical choice to go for too, covering tired-looking staircases in beautiful colors, patterns, and textures and protecting against everyday wear and tear. For concrete steps and installation without staples, carpet installers use an industrial carpet adhesive called carpet seam epoxy.
This adhesive contains synthetic latex resins that serve as an extremely sticky and durable tackless strip replacement. Any style of carpet can be used on stairs BUT nylon and wool are the most desirable for runners. Both choices tend to be very durable and offer the most high-end look.
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