Carpet styles for stairs

23 Stair Carpet Ideas For 2023

Fibre Flooring/Mark Scott

Looking for stair carpets and runners to transform your staircase? From stripes to classic beige, give your hallway the five-star treatment with a new carpet.

Carpets work wonders on stairs, providing soft and spongy comfort underfoot. Whether you want to make a design statement or prefer a pared-back neutral look, or you've set your heart on a grey stair carpet over a patterned stair carpet, we've got stylish suggestions to suit every interior style and budget. And don't forget, you can find the perfect stair carpet from the exclusive House Beautiful collection at Carpetright for a design that's both hard wearing and practical.

What is the best carpet for stairs?

Stairs are a high-traffic area, so it's crucial that the carpet covering them is durable to withstand its activity levels. When it comes to the best stair carpet material, synthetic nylon carpet may be your best bet for safety and strength, while wool is also a good option as its fibres repel stains and dirt (although it's more expensive). Meanwhile, berber carpets are an incredibly durable choice for staircases as they are made from loops instead of strands.

'A stairway is often the first thing your guests see as they step inside your home and can completely set the tone for your personal interior style,' says Jess Contomichalos, Interior Stylist at Cormar Carpets.

Full stair carpets or a stair runner carpet?

As well as all-over carpet, a modern stair runner is another great way to transform a simple staircase. 'A runner is an excellent way of updating your staircase without breaking the bank,' says Myles Shaw, Managing Director from runrug.

Essentially, a stair runner is fitted to the middle of your staircase, leaving some of the wood visible on each step, while with fully carpeted options, the entire steps are covered. 'Fully carpeted stairs project a feeling of opulence, while a runner will add wow factor,' adds Jess.

Why is carpeting on stairs a good idea?

Carpet is a great option on stairs, especially for homes with young children and elderly family members. Hardwood flooring can become dangerous if anything spills or little ones run with socks. Carpet might not prevent falls, but it certainly provides more stability when climbing stairs.

How much does it cost to carpet a staircase?

According to Checkatrade, the average cost of carpeting a straight, single staircase will usually be around £75 to £100. Meanwhile, the average cost of a carpet fitter is around £120 - £150 per day. If your staircase has a number of changes in direction, it may cost more.

It's also worth noting that the cost will depend on what style you choose. More luxurious carpets, including those made from real wool, will cost more than synthetic materials. Additional bars or staircase rods will also affect the cost.

Do stair carpets need underlay?

'We always recommend that stair carpets and runners should be fitted with a good quality underlay,' Julian Downes at Fibre, tells House Beautiful UK. 'An underlay will do the vital task of taking a significant proportion of the ongoing wear and tear and it would be a false economy to choose a beautiful carpet only to cut corners with your underlay.'

It finances allow, it's a good idea to choose the best quality underlay to avoid undue wear and tear of your carpet. Your manufacturer or retailer will be able to advise on an underlay to suit the carpet and installation, as well as discuss the different options.

Julian adds: 'Wherever possible, choose a contract-rated underlay (an 8mm carpet underlay) to ensure you have the optimal durability. A good underlay offers comfort under foot and sound insulation, too – a welcome bonus for busy households!'

Whether patterned or plain, there are lots of stylish stair carpet ideas for your stairs and landing. On that note, browse through these suggestions...

Embrace patterns

Oliver Perrott/Fibre Flooring

Bold and brilliant stair carpets will make a real design statement. 'Jewelled tones of crimson, magenta and yellow give us a cheerful palette to work with and can be used on flooring for statement carpets and rugs,' the team at Fibre Flooring say.

'With full permission to be bold with colour, pattern and texture, you can look at stripes to really set off a room scheme.'

Pictured: Wool Varsity in 'Princeton' from Fibre Flooring

Create a feature

Dunelm

Have you ever considered painting your hallway bannister to match the carpet? Turn your bannister into a feature by freshening it up with black, navy blue or dark grey paint. It works particularly well if you keep the walls light and bright.

Pictured: Herringbone Jute Border Stair Runner, Dunelm

Keep it grey

Mark Scott

Grey continues to be one of the most popular colours in interior design — and it makes an excellent hallway hue. In this image, the calming grey carpet runner works wonderfully alongside the dark border and papered wall.

Choose a loop carpet

Carpetright

Loop pile carpets — made from tightly woven, densely packed fibres — are the perfect blend of durability and affordability. Designed to stand up to heavy foot traffic, they are great to consider if you're on the hunt for stair carpet ideas.

Pictured: Highgate Loop Carpet, Carpetright

Keep it cosy

RS Photo

Stair carpets are wonderful ways to bring comfort underfoot. Real wool carpets, such as this style from the Country Living collection at Carpetright, will create a luxurious feel in the home.

Pictured: Country Living Monmouth Twist Carpet Green Tea Fleck, Carpetright

Stripes galore

Carpetright

Make a design statement with stripes, which perfectly complements the natural wooden staircase. This stylish Portobello carpet, which is from our House Beautiful range at Carpetright, ticks all the style boxes.

Pictured: Carpetright x House Beautiful Portobello Carpet In Magpie

Go dark and daring

Dunelm

Hallways are the perfect space to have a go at being more daring. This beautiful entryway, complete with an on-trend carpet runner and gold bar cart, adds an edge of grown-up glamour. We recommend picking up a stylish storage box to keep shoes, bags and clutter out of sight.

Shop the full look at Dunelm

Embrace a medley of colours

Rachel Whiting/House Beautiful

Bring together a glorious medley of raspberry, mulberry and blackcurrant shades for a chic and cosy scheme. Paired with a classic grey stripe carpet runner, this hallway is the ultimate recipe for an inviting space.

Make a statement

House Beautiful UK

Give your stairs a new look by matching your carpet runner to wall paint or wallpaper. Take inspiration from this characterful hallway, which features a floral wall design, classic runner in beige and a crisp white staircase.

Choose your textures

@hertfordshire_housebuild/ Tapi carpets

When choosing stair carpets in a busy home, opt for carpets which are stain-resistant and durable.

'Herringbone wool carpets for stairs meet the demands of busy households wanting to make eco-conscious choices when it comes to their flooring,' say the experts at Tapi Carpets. 'Wool and woven carpets are extremely cosy and exude elegance but the natural fibres used have elasticity and bounce back making it extra durable.'

Pictured: Carpet runner in the style 'Herringbone' by Tapi Carpets

Go natural

Kersaint Cobb

With tones of brown, light blue and yellow, this stair runner from Kersaint Cobb helps to create a natural feel in the home. If you want to create a real statement, why not paint your staircase dark navy blue? You won't regret it.

Pictured: Kersaint Cobb, Morocco Runner, Casablanca priced from £68 per linear metre.

Keep it neutral

Comar Carpets/@our_tackyhome

Showcase subtle textures on your stairs with a neutral runner. We've got our eye on this design, which has a chic finish thanks to its neat black trim. Go on, give your hallway the upgrade it deserves...

Pictured: Bouclé Neutrals in Kensington Oak, Comar Carpets

Make a statement

Tim Young/House Beautiful

Implement pattern into your home with an eye-catching carpet runner, such as this hand-woven style from Jennifer Manners. It's a charming, playful pattern that will really work well alongside a white or neutral staircase.

Pictured: Tiles runner in Teal, £2,020, Jennifer Manners; Plant stand by Ferm Living, £179, Heal's; Hemp storage basket, £69.95, Oggetto. Black concrete planter, £55 for two, Rose & Grey.

Create the illusion of space

Carpetright

As well as drawing attention, striped carpets help create the illusion of a bigger space, which is great for a smaller home.

'Often the first thing you see when entering a house, the stairs and hallway create a first and lasting impression on your guests,' says Jemma Dayman, Buyer, Carpets and Rugs at Carpetright. 'It's the perfect area to take risks and be daring with your styling.'

Pictured: Boston Stripes by Carpetright

Play around with blue

Mark Scott/House Beautiful

Lively blue is a calming shade perfect for high-traffic zones (it masks stains better). If you have a small hallway that you're struggling with, try matching stair carpet to your walls. Picking out just one shade will tie the whole space together perfectly.

READ MORE: 8 ways to make your hallway the ultimate Insta-ready space

Go bold

Carpetright

'Bold, geometric designs and bright colours will give your stairs that wow factor and work well when mixed with minimalist furniture and accessories,' says Jemma.

'Opting for repeating patterns will not only allow your design to flow easily into other rooms, but will be forgiving to everyday marks and scuffs as your stairs see some serious use over their lifetime.'

Pictured: Colombus by Carpetright

Keep it fresh

Cult Furniture

Redecorating your hallway? Keep things fresh and fun with splashes of green paint, lots of potted plants and a neutral carpet runner. We love the gallery wall here, too, which journeys up the stairs.

Shop the full look at Cult Furniture

Add a pop of colour

Carpetright

Why not use your staircase to add a pop of colour. This blue stair carpet from Carpetright is ideal for jazzing up an all-white hallway — and will cheer up any rainy day.

Pictured: Condo Patterned Carpet by Carpetright

Keep it fun for the kids

Carpetright

Shake up your interiors by turning your staircase into something fun for the kids — especially if it leads to one of their bedrooms. We love this classic grey stair carpet from Carpetright, which is adorned with white clouds.

Pictured: 'The Nursery Collection Patterned Carpet in Daydream Silver' by Carpetright.

Match your carpet and staircase

Oak Furnitureland

Bring a touch of plush texture to your home with traditional hues, such a dark purple or classic brown. To truly set the mood, why not paint your staircase bannister the same colour as your carpet? Bold and daring, yes, but it will wow guests in an instant.

Pictured: Console table, £269.99, Oak Furnitureland

Carpet runners

Fibre Flooring/@design_at_nineteen

Carpet runners — decorative strips of carpet which run down the centre of a staircase — are all the rage on Instagram. Unlike fully carpeted options, runners aren't as wide as your steps as they leave a gap on the side. Typically installed over hardwood or tiled stairs, they are a brilliant choice for both modern and traditional homes.

'Runners can be fitted on the stairs either as a standard carpet, attached with stair rods or used as standalone hall runner,' says Jenna Kane, Product Development at Kersaint Cobb.

Pictured: Carpet runner by Fibre Flooring

READ MORE: 23 beautiful doormats to brighten up your home's entryway

Monochrome madness

Sisal & Seagrass

Flooring needs to meet practical needs, but you'll also want to ensure it complements the rest of your interiors, too. If you're looking for a style that will give your hallway a smart upgrade, this monochrome stair runner is just the ticket.

Pictured: Black and white runner from Sisal & Seagrass

Create a calming feel

Comar Carpets/Sand and Sawdust

Refresh your entryway with a calming colour palette. Classic and elegant, it's the ultimate way to create a welcoming first impression. And, it looks brilliant with hallway panelling.

'Neutral shades can lighten up a small or dark entrance by accentuating the feeling of space, while gentle stripes add a stylish feature to your staircase,' adds Jess.

Pictured: 'Avebury' by Cormar Carpets

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Best Carpet for Stairs? You"ll Be Surprised! – Direct Carpet

Carpet or Wood Stairs That is the Question? There are all types of carpets out there, some look absolutely amazing but can be of lesser quality,

Today we are going to Go Over What I Personally, think is the best carpeting for your stairs whether you are doing wall to wall Carpeting on your Staircase or your Thinking Modern Farmhouse Fancy Stair Runner :) Today is Carpeted Stairs vs. Wood Stairs.

Carpet or wood stairs: Which is the Best Option?

Choosing between carpeted stairs and hardwood stairs can become a difficult decision.

Carpeted stairs are soft and feel great underfoot, It's also safer than slippery old hardwood stairs. It's Great for sound absorption, but carpet wears.

On the Other Hand, Hardwood Stairs & Floors for that matter are more durable But can be more expensive.

Carpeted Stairs Sometimes from an economic point of view are cheaper and the better choice for many people

Are Carpeted Stairs Outdated?

Have you heard this before? Do they still sell carpeting? Are carpet runners still in fashion? Of course, carpeting on stairs is still happening LOL!

Good Grief have you seen the number of carpet stores in the United States Alone?

The Carpet Industry in the United States alone is worth in 2022 is over 112 Billion Dollars and that's Billion with a B!

So We would say that the carpet industry is alive and well.

How Durable are Carpeted stairs?

There is No Easy answer to how well a carpet will wear on stairs, now with that being said, we think carpet on stairs is awesome, but what kind of carpet is durable?

All carpet is durable and all carpets can last a very long time if taken care of and you don't have a rhino living with you!

Now will certain carpets fade over time: Answer Yes

Will Carpets wear over time: Answer Yes?

Will Carpets Bla Bla Bla: Answer Yes, Yes, and Yes!

No Carpet will last forever and certainly not longer than hardwood flooring, but who cares, it feels great and looks great its eye candy for your staircase and your house, and Having carpet on stairs is fun!

What kind of Carpet is best for stairs?

Well, I'm Glad you asked this Question

Nylon comes to mind right away, Nylon you say, but I thought wool was the best, and then someone told me P. E.T was better or worse oh I'm so confused.

Don't be confused we've got you covered,

Certain Nylon Carpets wear really well & are great for foot traffic, but the Scotchgard can wear off after a certain amount of years or constant shampooing! Wool is an amazing hypoallergenic option but can be very pricey!

Smartstrand P.E.T is great for pets, small children, and foot traffic because it is supposedly stain-proof and can be cleaned endlessly,

At one time white P.E.T was put into an elephant cage and lived on for god knows how long they removed the elephant and steam washed the carpet to brand new go figure?

What Kind of Carpet is Best for stairs:

: Answer the one with the best price/best warranty/ the one you can afford and the one you like :)

Safety

Every year the number of deaths from Falling down slippery wooden stairs in America is estimated to be around 12,000 per year, that's a lot of tumbles,

My understanding is that more people are buying stair runners for their staircases and if not stair runners they are doing full coverage!

Carpet Companies are installing carpet on stairs like crazy for reasons such as grandma slipped a few times and we don't need a broken hip!

My wife is 6 months pregnant and these slippery hardwood floors have to go, carpet we need you!

You would not believe the pet owners out there, especially dog lovers that get a carpet runner installed on the stairs because Spot won't come upstairs to sleep with us! I'm Not kidding ,,, Really!

Carpet By far is the safer choice over wood stairs Boom!

Functionality

Staircases are your most functional part. If it didn't work, it would be impossible to get from one room to another. In this regard, it is necessary to determine whether these stairs are suitable for use as carpeted stairs or wood stairs.

What are the different Installations of carpet on wood stairs called?

The First and Oldest would be called (Waterfall) Like Scarletts Staircase, Waterfall Style Carpet Installation is just like it Looks and sounds, it looks like if you poured water down your stairs it would cascade down like a waterfall to create a traditional look.

The Most Popular Stair Carpet Installation Style in 2022 and 2023 is called cap and band or called Hollywood Carpet Style it describes one method where the installer attaches carpet directly onto the staircase and the carpet is wrapped around the nose of the stair contouring the lining towards the riser.

Do I Need A Professional Installer?

Well, General Rule, is a Proper Installation is key you will need a few special tools and a little elbow grease to pull off an excellent job

Are you a DIYer? Do you Have Some Tools?

If you want to DIY your Own Carpet Installation on the stairs, there is a ton of Tutorial videos on YouTube, You Can Become an Expert Overnight if you've got what it takes, Give it a Shot Live a Little, I've seen many success stories.

Here is an Amazing Video from YouTube showcasing not only how to install a stair runner on a staircase, but also the landing as well its one of the best carpet installation videos on YouTube/https://youtu.be/g_TA4dm3nLE

Where do I buy Carpet for my stairs?

1/Local Carpet Shops have Scrap pieces left over from previous jobs and are just collecting dust and if you ask nicely they may just give you some of their leftover carpets for free,

You don't need much for a small staircase maybe 6x12 and lots of times those small scraps will just go to the landfill so it doesn't hurt to ask!

I know at Our Carpet Store We have more new scraps than we can use so we turn them into DOGBONERUGS sell them and donate the proceeds to pet charities and that saves a whole bunch of landfill, Or saying is from landfill to love here is the link https://directcarpet.com/products/dog-bone-rug-charity

Home Depot Is a place where you can get carpet right off the rack if you are in a hurry! same as Lowes

A fabulous place to get Beautiful carpet runners, stair runners area rugs, and stair carpets are DirectCarpet. com

Noise reduction with carpets

The carpet absorbs sound over wood stairs Depending upon your needs for soundproofing and insulation from loud music, Kids, pets, and tenets, carpets are the right option. Over time, wooden stairs can also start creaking, which could upset some house owners. For light sleepers, it may be necessary to choose a Carpet over Harwood for stairs.

Carpet Wins the competition for the Noise Reduction Hands Down

Carpet is the safer choice

The saying "Be Safer than sorry" is true. Carpets are rated for safety. When a family member is often using stairs, they should always use carpet stairs. Hardwood flooring can be dangerous if something spills over it. Whenever a person falls, hardwood can be more painful than carpet.

Carpet is the Winner in the Safety Factor!

What is the best carpet for stairs with pets?

We think that One of the Best from our Experiences is mohawk smartstrand!

Not because we have sponsorship from Mohawk but our experience over the last 20 years has been the easiest to clean, and stain resistant

There is a Video out there From 2013 of me and a tv host on Breakfast television where I am there and the test is to spill red wine on this particular carpet and I being me got the red wine stain out on live tv in about 35 seconds.

I mean so first hand, we think That this brand is great for people who are looking to keep stains out of their carpet

Mohawk says you can steam clean this type of carpet all the time without problem because there is no Scotchgard the protection is built right into the carpet

What you're looking for is something that is great for high foot traffic, great for absorbing sound easy cleaning, and a quality carpet

Carpet on Stairs How Much Does it Cost?

What are the costs for carpet stairs? Overall cost Installing carpet on stairs costs between $10 and $400 per square foot. You will need to pay an additional $15 to $30 per step if the installation is more complex and requires additional cutoffs, strips, odd curves, upgraded pad

The best thing to do is Find a carpet you like, call around and start getting quotes for your particular staircase needs!

How do you attach the carpeting to the stairs?

Ok, so this is the quick version of how to install carpet to stairs, the quick answer is with staples but let's run this down a bit, shall we with the tools you will need to install and attach your carpet to your stairs?

Knee Kicker

Electric Staple gun

9/16 staples

carpet tucker

exacto knife

hammer

smooth edge or Tack strips

if it's a full stair install Here is a Carpet tool Guide for tools you can use! https://directcarpet. com/blogs/blog/10-tools-you-will-need-to-install-a-stair- runner

5 Ways to Save money when your buying carpet and installation

if you're on a Tight Budget
Credit card!
1/ Don't Pay with your credit card? Why do you say, what about my points lol, Reasons not to pay by credit card are simple Jack! Yes, you will get the points, but you will most likely not pay it off in time and it will cost you more in interest!
Wait till you have saved enough money, carpet is not that expensive,
Ok, if you promise to pay before the end of the month :) yay points
2/ Rip out the old carpet!
Rip out the old yucky carpet you say! Yup, I say, clean it up rip it out all that jazz because carpet companies and Carpet installers will charge you extra for having to clean up your mess! Besides you, ain't got nothing better to do, and you're bored! Think New carpet on wood stairs YA!
3/Move your own furniture
If you have Furniture in the room and in the way it will have to be moved and if you do it with a friend or spouse you will save even more money, If you leave it for the Installers you will have to pay!
Don't Be Lazy :) Save Money move furniture!
4/Buy Local or discount online
Buying your Carpet Locally is a great help to your local economy, but don't buy from big box stores buy from small local well-known retailers with great reviews, these people are the backbone of communities, and usually mom and pop shops,
There are some wonderful online retailers as well that are not huge conglomerates and serve the people locally and abroad
5/Install the carpet yourself
When Carpeting Stairs, If you wanted to save even more money install the carpet yourself, there are many great tutorials on YouTube on how to install carpet in rooms and carpet on stairs here check this video out https://youtu. be/lbBg8M518Ao
6/Bonus Do not Buy the Most Expensive carpet
You can save more money by not buying the most expensive carpet! Do you really need to be that fancy because your peeps wanna come for tea or scotch?
Hell no we won't go to the most expensive carpet because why sally why because style change trends change why do you need a 25-year warranty when your African yellow-green carpet won't be in style and you'll be changing it in five years when you get bored or better yet you sell your house and move LMAO!
Let's wrap this part up/ you can save a ton of money when you carpet stairs if you follow a few steps I've pointed out to you here! you don't have to use all of these tips but hopefully, you'll thank me for this one day :)
Final Thoughts
We love carpet on stairs with wood underneath, meaning we love stair runners or a carpet runner the most because you get the best of both worlds, Carpeted stair treads help prevent falls and hardwood looks beautiful, combining the two is even better than just one or the other, with the right carpet color and the right Hardwood treads there is nothing more satisfying in our opinion!
How to choose and fix stairs carpets

Hello!

My name is Oleg, and I have this question. My house has an old wooden staircase. We have repainted it so many times that it is impossible to count. In the end - tired. Want something new.

And so, on reflection, my wife and I decided to purchase a carpet, but we don’t know how to mount it. I once saw such a ladder, and there were no visible latches on it. Reveal the secret of how stair carpets are attached! nine0004
Thanks in advance!

The carpet on the steps is beautiful and comfortable

Good day, Oleg! In order to fasten the carpet on the stairs, there are several methods and now we will name and describe them.

Contents of the article

Answer to the reader

Fixation with glue

Attachment with double-sided tape

Attachment with buttons and nails

Attachment with pressure rails

Mounting on grab bars

Conclusion

Answer to the reader

Fixing with glue

If you are interested in mounting methods in which the fasteners are hidden from view, then this method is one of them. Such fastening is very reliable - the carpet will not go astray, wrinkle or move. Its base is tightly pressed against the step, so you will not see any gaps from the sides of the steps.

But this solution has a number of negative points:

If you later want to change the carpet, you will have to work hard to tear off the glued carpet. It is trimmed, lined with spatulas or chisels.

Naturally, with this method of dismantling, the reuse of the carpet is out of the question.

The surface of the steps themselves suffers a lot, so you are unlikely to be able to return to the painted look of the structure again.

If during installation you stain the carpets with glue, and do not remove the dirt immediately, then it will be impossible to get rid of it later. nine0022
You will have to cut the carpet on the stairs for each step, since it is impossible to glue the entire canvas at once.

After installation, it will not be possible to use the ladder for some time, so as not to move the coating.

Installation is carried out according to the following instructions:

Stair carpets are cut into pieces, exactly the size of each individual step;

Steps are cleaned of dirt and grease, and then primed;

The adhesive composition is evenly applied with a spatula over the entire surface of the step; nine0022
A carpet blank is laid on top and smoothed out thoroughly;

The procedure is repeated for the remaining stages.

Attention! It is worth starting sticking from above, so as not to step on the completed steps.

Fastening yes double-sided tape

Another method of concealed fastening. It is much easier to perform than the method described above - all that is required of you is a good adhesive tape.

This method will not cause any harm to either the stairs or the floor itself, but it also has a number of disadvantages:

For better fixing, you will also need to cut the stair carpets into separate pieces.

The fixation is incomplete, since the track is attached only to individual strips along the edges.

Over time, any, even good adhesive tape, will begin to lose its sticky qualities and its grip will begin to weaken.

The following shortcoming follows from the first two. A staircase is a structure with a complex geometry, which people move around every day. Because of this, the carpet begins to move out a little and go astray, which is unacceptable, since the stairs are a rather dangerous place, falling from which you can get seriously injured. nine0022

From this we conclude that it is better not to fix the carpets on the stairs with adhesive tape. As a last resort, use it to install carpet overlays on steps.

Carpet pads on stairs

Fastening with buttons and nails

If we are talking about installation on wooden steps, then you can fix the track with nails. Their hats sink into the pile, so the fasteners remain invisible. It is best to use thicker options and with wide hats so that the base of the carpet does not break through under loads. nine0004
The method is very simple and reliable, and you don’t have to cut the path, but there is also a “fly in the ointment” here: stay holes.
The method is not suitable for installation on concrete.

If you remove the carpet for washing, then holes are most likely formed in places where the nails were.

Also very often there is a difficulty with dismantling - as it is almost impossible to pick up the nail heads in the pile. nine0004
Mounting on clamping rails

In the photo - the holder for the carpet on the stairs gilded

Carpet holders for stairs are very popular today. They have a pleasant appearance (they can even be made as a designer product), they have an acceptable price, and only a lazy person can not cope with installation.

A fixing rail is applied to the inner corner.

Fixtures for the rail are installed along the edges of the step. They are attached to nails or screws. nine0121

This completes the installation.

It is worth noting that you can make your own carpet holders for stairs using large cross-section triangular slats.

This method has many advantages, including high strength, but there are also disadvantages:

If wooden slats are not varnished, they will turn black over time.

Self-made holders may not be visually attractive, as a result, they are not suitable for every interior. nine0022
To securely hold the track, you have to use a rather massive rail, which will not look elegant.

We advise you to install wooden holders when you want to create a rustic style in the interior.

Mounting on grip bars

And finally, the last way is grip bars. This type of fastener is also called gripper rails.

Grip slats

They are 2.5 cm wide wooden slats studded with sharp metal spikes. The spikes are inclined with respect to the plank plane by 60 degrees. nine0004
Of the hidden fastener options, this type is considered the most reliable and convenient. In this case, the surface of the steps is also damaged, however, the carpet can be removed and replaced without disfiguring the surface of the steps each time. It is they who we advise you to use, Oleg, if you want the fasteners to be hidden from your eyes.

This is done like this:

First, we mark the steps . We need to find the center and edges of the carpet.

Sawing the length of the rails on the basis that the carpet should be 8 centimeters wider

On screws or nails we fasten, centered, planks . They are installed next to the inner corner of each step on the tread and riser. The spikes are inclined towards the inner corner.

Rail attachment

Next you will need felt or other wear-resistant material . Pieces are cut from it with a width of a rail and a length from one plank to another, taking into account the possible protrusion of the treads. The thickness of the lining must match the thickness of the rail. nine0022
We stretch the felt on the steps and fix it with a stapler. You need to beat every 8 centimeters over the entire surface, and not just along the edges. We start from the top, gradually moving to the bottom.

From top to bottom we roll out the track, focusing on our markup . The canvas is stretched by pushing it in the direction of the rails, which immediately fix its position.

For better tension, use a stretcher - knee tensioner . The head of the tool is set five centimeters from the inner corner and is gradually knocked out with a knee. So we go through the entire step, moving the tool in steps of 10 centimeters.

Stretcher

The final tension is made with the special blade . It actually performs the functions of a stretcher, but only for risers.

Conclusion

That's it! Now you know how to fix the carpet on the stairs. You can do all the work yourself, without the involvement of specialists. nine0004
The video in this article will help you better understand the material. It remains for us to wish you success in your endeavors!

How to install carpet on stairs

How to choose the right carpet for stairs?

Carpet, unlike carpet, does not have a clear pattern. This expands the possibilities of its use: you can fix it in any space, even in the narrowest one. Before finishing the stairs, you first need to consider what material will be used. In addition, you need to calculate the required area of the carpet. When choosing and ordering carpet for the design of stairs, you need to consider several points:

First of all, this is the material from which this coating is made. It is important that it can withstand wear and tear, because the load on it will be increased. In addition, the pile should be easy to clean. Therefore, it is not recommended to fix woolen coatings - they quickly get dirty and are difficult to clean.

The next item is the lining. It should not be very thick, otherwise the carpet will loosely fit the steps.

The covering pile must be fire resistant and non-slip. Ideally, these parameters correspond to models made of rubber. nine0022
Ideal for cladding stairs suitable artificial materials - polyamide, polypropylene.

The durability of the carpet is due to its special structure: first, the fibers are attached to the primary base, and a fixing layer is placed on top of them. And the topmost layer is the secondary basis. This layering is what makes carpet so durable.

Rugs need regular cleaning just like regular carpets. Twice a week it is vacuumed, and in case of heavy pollution, wet cleaning is carried out. nine0004
Material calculation

The required number of carpets depends on whether it will cover the whole staircase or fragmented (ie cover only the surface of each step).

Calculation starts from the top level. It is necessary to sum the treads and risers. 3-4 centimeters are usually added to the stock. The simplest calculation technology is to measure the largest step and multiply this value by the total number of steps. The advantage is that with such a mathematical calculation technique, the allowances formed during the cutting of the carpet are immediately taken into account. nine0004
If the staircase in the house is spiral, the measurement is taken along the outer edge. At the same time, the width of your carpet must be corresponding to the widest step. If the staircase in your house is open, then when measuring, 4 centimeters are added to the width of your carpet, calculated for the hem.

Selecting the right tools and materials

Fastening a soft carpet on the steps of a staircase in a private house begins with the search for tools and consumables. So, you will definitely need:

Openwork saw;

Construction stapler and staples for it;

Roller chisel;

Hammer;

Scissors;

Construction knife.

One day before the start of installation work, the carpet must be laid out so that it straightens out. Attach the carpet to the stairs should be in a warm room, the temperature of which is not less than 15 degrees. The ladder itself is pre-vacuumed, removing small contaminants. And if the steps are concrete, they are covered with a layer of fresh paint. nine0004
How and with what to fix the carpet on the stairs?

There are many easy ways to attach a walkway to a ladder. The main ones are:

Adhesive fixing. A reliable method that guarantees high-quality fixation of the carpet to the steps of the stairs. The glue will not allow the coating to crawl under your feet while walking.

Fastening with double-sided tape. This method allows you to save the reverse side of the carpet from damage by glue. In addition, the coating, which was fixed with adhesive tape, can be easily replaced with another one if necessary. The only thing is that the fixation will not be strong enough. This will become especially noticeable after several months of use. nine0022
Fasteners with nails and snaps. Another reliable way to attach carpet. True, it will be difficult to replace the carpet later. In addition, both the material and your staircase will suffer.

Using a carpet holder. A common technology that will ensure the safety of the carpet, easy replacement of the coating and a snug fit of the material to the steps.

Fix it with clamping rails. Reiki can be bought or made independently. But manually making exactly the same slats is quite difficult. nine0022
Clamp fixing. This method involves "driving" the carpet into the slots, which are located on a fixed rail (it is fixed at the bottom corners of the risers). This method is more decorative than practical.

Let's take a closer look at how to fix the purchased carpet with each of the listed methods.

Adhesive

Applying adhesive to secure carpet to steps is a simple and common method of installation. The main and only advantage of the adhesive method is the tight fit of the carpet to the stairs. It will not move when walking, wrinkle and bend around the edges. But glue has five significant drawbacks:

The carpet, which is attached with glue, sticks to the steps literally tightly. Therefore, it will be difficult to replace it. To tear the material from the stairs, you will have to use tools;

The next drawback follows from the first - the torn carpet is no longer suitable for re-installation. Therefore, the use of glue is not at all an economical option;

When dismantling the carpet, not only the material deteriorates, but also the steps themselves. And some types of floor, for example, parquet, are not restored at all after that; nine0022
Carpets smeared with glue cannot be dry-cleaned - they will simply refuse you. This creates additional difficulties with the care of the pile;

Due to the fact that the rug cannot be moved or re-layed, it will deteriorate quickly.

Therefore, the decision to fix the carpet with glue is not practical, rational.

Nails and tacks

Carpet in the house can be fixed on the stairs with ordinary nails and tacks. Both fasteners perfectly attach the material, preventing it from moving or moving. Unfortunately, there were some shortcomings here too:

Driving in nails or tacks inevitably leaves holes in both stairs and carpet. And when replacing the carpet, you will have to make new holes, which almost never coincide with the previous ones.

The method is only suitable for wooden stairs. After all, breaking through concrete, marble or glass with a nail, and even more so with a button, will definitely not work. And since stairs are often made of expensive wood that has undergone high-quality processing and varnishing, few people want to spoil it with nails. nine0022
Difficulties with dismantling. Removing nails is a laborious long process.

Tape

The next method to fix the carpet. Double-sided tape will not spoil the surface of the fabric and steps, so the method can be called gentle. The disadvantages of using adhesive tape are:

Weak fixation. In fact, the carpet path will be fixed only on thin strips of adhesive tape. They will not provide a complete fit of the material. In addition, the structure of the stairs implies the presence of vertical sections, flights of stairs. All this leads to the fact that the carpet is very likely to move out; nine0022
Adhesive tape, even the highest quality, loses its original stickiness over time. This will cause the carpet to peel off.

Since stairs are considered a high risk area, securing your carpet with duct tape is not a good idea. It is necessary to ensure its "reinforced concrete" fixation, since this is a security issue.

Clamping rails

Clamping rails are a convenient device with which you can fix the track to the straight steps of a wooden staircase. You can find them at a hardware store, or you can make your own. The installation principle is as follows:

The wooden rail is installed in the corner between the risers and the tread. Installation is carried out with a gap. It should be less than the thickness of the carpet itself.

The rail is nailed to the steps with ordinary nails, screws or other fasteners. It depends on the rail material.

Lathing is one of the best methods, and it stays very firmly on the stairs. At the same time, it can be easily removed - you need to unscrew the screws and remove the rail. nine0004
If we consider the disadvantages of slatted fasteners, the following can be distinguished:

If wooden slats are not treated and fixed as they are, they will be subject to attack by rodents, insects, and decay. This will lead to rapid wear of fixtures;

If you make the slats yourself, it will be difficult to achieve the perfect similarity of each slat to each other. And their specific appearance does not always fit the surrounding interior. But for the folk style, homemade slats will come in handy; nine0022
Wood is less durable than metal. Therefore, for reliable fastening, you will have to take a thick wooden plank;

Wood can deform under the influence of moisture and temperature.

With clips

You can fasten the canvas with clips as follows:

At the junction located between the treads and the riser, a special metal (sometimes wood) structure is attached, which is a rail with a slot. The width of this gap is equal to twice the thickness of the carpet; nine0022
With the help of an ordinary chisel, the carpet path is pushed into this slot on the rail.

This method is often combined with glue or double-sided tape. Clamps are a good option, but as an independent fastening it is rather weak. Carpet with too much load can simply fly out of the clips.

The advantage of the clips is the easy replacement of the carpet, no installation marks on the steps. The only thing is that noticeable folds form on the carpet itself. And if spikes are mounted in the rail, then there are also multiple holes. nine0004
Carpet holders

Metal holder for upholstered stair tread is a popular way to secure carpet. In terms of convenience, reliability and its decorative effect, it leads among the rest. The carpet holder is a simple construction consisting of several components:

A bar or tube that presses and holds the fabric on the steps. This part of the holder is called the stem;

Ladder bar fasteners;

Decorative metal rod ends. In addition to the aesthetic role, the tips enhance the fixation of the rod; nine0022
Fasteners that are used to fasten the fasteners to the stairs.

The use of carpet holders has the following significant advantages:

Easy installation and dismantling of the track;

Tight hold;

Carpet holders will prevent falls from stairs, making it safer to use;

Damage to the carpet and the stair structure itself is excluded;

You can change the carpet or wash it at any time. You can purchase two (or more) canvases that will replace each other; nine0022
Easy care and cleaning.

Remove the rod to remove the carpet from the stairs. Then you can lay a new canvas, again pressing with rods. Thus, carpet holders are the best way to fix the carpet.

Carpet holder design

Modern carpet holders are made from non-ferrous metals and their alloys. On the shelves of the hardware store you can find the following clamps:

Brass;

Copper;

Stainless steel;

Bronze;

metal;

Duralumin.

The design of the carpet holders is quite bright and even luxurious, especially if they are made in gold or silver. These devices fit into any design style: gothic, classic, modern, country, folk, hi-tech, etc.

Rules for fastening the carpet on different types of stairs

Before you begin to attach soft carpet to the steps, you should find out the rules and recommendations that are suitable for different types of stairs.

When we walk up stairs, regardless of the direction of movement, the load on the feet in any case goes down. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the mechanical load on the base of the covered canvas. To do this, the material is laid so that the fibers are directed downwards. To understand where the bottom and top of the pile are, you can use a little trick: a light hammer with a short handle pointing upwards will fall in the direction of the fibers from a short distance from the canvas. nine0004
The next rule concerns the estimation of the amount of material required. It all starts with measuring the width of the flight of stairs. The width of the treads in most cases is not constant, so you need to measure each separately. If the staircase is open, then six centimeters are additionally added to the width, designed for further bending of the edges of the material. Then you need to measure the length of the stairs. For this, a thread is taken, which is laid from the topmost step straight to the bottom. After that, 25 millimeters are added for each step unit (this is necessary to take into account the lining). nine0004
If you plan to lay a fabric with a pattern, you need to create a margin for compatibility between the middle of the treads and the ornament itself.

To determine the number of linear meters of carpet to be laid, divide the length of the installation by the number of panels into which a regular carpet can be cut (taking into account the width of the rolls). Of course, the value will be approximate, because the joints must be located in the corners of the risers and steps. So, the upper end should fit into the rear edge of the step, and the bottom should be cut off at the lower edges of the riser. Thus, for certain types of soft carpet, only an individual calculation is used. nine0004
The installation methods of the decking also depend on the design of your ladder structure, as well as on the shape of the treads. For example, it is simply unrealistic to cover a staircase with winder steps with a solid carpet. For continuous covering, only structures with rectangular steps are suitable. In other cases, only fragmented patterns have to be attached.

There is a small construction trick to help the carpet wear evenly. On the topmost step, you should tuck from one to one and a half meters of fabric. And after a year of operation, deploy it and move it down. nine0004
If your house has a spiral staircase, then it will be a little more difficult to cover it from top to bottom, as well as from the end to the second edge. You will have to work with the treads separately. In this case, the clamps (metal rails with a slot) are fixed in the same way as on straight structures. Reiki are nailed from the ends of the steps. When covering the fabric from top to bottom, cut off individual fragments for misconduct in turn and fix them. We must not forget about the direction of the pile - it should always be the same (i.e. directed straight down). nine0004
Caring for your upholstery

How to care for your upholstered carpet is usually indicated in the manufacturer's instructions. Most paths can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or chemical cleaners. The only thing is that during wet cleaning it is important to remove absolutely all moisture from the pile. After all, the remaining water will easily penetrate under the carpet and provoke the development of mold. This also applies to carpets that are attached with glue. It is not recommended to allow contact of glue and water. nine0004
The best way to clean a carpet is to take it apart and clean it entirely. Therefore, the easiest way to clean is not a solid canvas, but a fragmented one. The fluff pads can simply be removed from the steps and run in the washing machine. As a rule, for washing such fabrics, a special mode with a low number of revolutions is provided.

Carpets on outdoor stairs

If carpet is to be installed on an outdoor staircase, it is usually laid from the wall to the railing. On closed stairs - from wall to wall. nine0004
If you want to lay the canvas so that it can be easily removed and moved in the future, it is better to lay a carpet that covers only the central sections of the steps.
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