How to Carpet Stairs Step by Step
Like Theseus navigating the labyrinth, you’ll need the right thread to guide your way up those stairs. You’ll measure each tread and riser with a 25-foot tape measure, adding 3 to 4 inches for tucking, then select a 100% nylon or 80/20 wool-nylon blend carpet with a density of 2,000 to 2,500 twists per square inch for durability. Your knee kicker, 4-inch tack strips, and half-inch corrosion-resistant staples await; the real challenge begins when you discover which padding thickness, 3/8-inch or 7/16-inch rebond, changes a slippery installation into a staircase you’ll trust for decades.