how do you attach a carpet runner to stairs that already have carpet on them, could you use nails and a hammer only. plz help me out, my mom has no idea lol. thx
Tacks and staples will make a runner pucker and won t hold well for a runner over carpet. The staple or tacks will pull through in no time flat, making it un safe. These are decorative bars that are made specially for this purpose..
The use or a carpet bar and this is a special bar that attaches where the step meets the riser is better.
Then use a few staples or tacks that are hidden in the corner but not in the walking area.
Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar.GL
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I would use a heavy duty stapler (pneumatic) and heavy duty staples. Do keep in mind that whatever you use to make sure it is very secure and won’t slip. Just the nature of it being a staircase requires life safety to be number one priority.
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Tacks and staples will make a runner pucker and won t hold well for a runner over carpet. The staple or tacks will pull through in no time flat, making it un safe. These are decorative bars that are made specially for this purpose..
The use or a carpet bar and this is a special bar that attaches where the step meets the riser is better.
Then use a few staples or tacks that are hidden in the corner but not in the walking area.
Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar.GL
References :
20 years in flooring as a store owner/installer