Tools Needed To Install Carpet Runner

Make sure you re using the correct size.

Tools needed to install carpet runner.

Use this when you have a large area of carpet to stretch across a room. This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day. Staple each edge of the runner 2 inches above bottom of riser. A seam roller helps press the back of the carpet into the seaming tape and smooth out irregularities in seams so they lie flat.

Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear. A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade. Each rise tread nose section needed about 21 of stair runner to cover each stair. Near both ends of the tackless strip staple the runner into the crease where riser meets tread.

So since the stair runners i ordered were 8 feet long i needed to order 3 stair runners to cover the entire 19 25 feet of stairs. This would be the most expensive carpet install tool so renting it versus purchasing it is important. Use a row cutter to cut carpet edges for seaming. Use carpet tool and rubber mallet to pack runner tightly between the tackless strip and the riser.

The thick foam filled bumper pad and nonslip comfort foam hand grip makes this knee kicker comfortable to use. If you re installing carpet over a concrete subfloor use masonry tacks or epoxy adhesive to hold the tackless strips in place. Only 2 rugs would have given me 16. Therefore 21 inches x 11 treads about 19 25 feet.