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Q & A: How Do I Install Carpet on Stairs?

  • Teneille Tierce
  • August 2, 2017

Q: How do I install carpet on stairs?

A: We recommend working with an experienced professional installer, so your carpet is measured and installed properly. Stairs can be straight or curved, but the installer can make necessary adjustments to ensure your custom carpet or runner looks great.

Q: How do I choose flooring for stairs?

A: This can be overwhelming at first, but it can be narrowed down by answering a few key questions. What is your household lifestyle? Do you have high foot traffic with children and pets? Will you be wearing shoes on the carpet? Once these points are taken into consideration, you can narrow down the best flooring for your stairs. Our Stair Runner resource page can help.

Q: Which is the best carpet for stairs?

A: If you have high foot traffic on your stairs, we suggest a synthetic flooring like our Paddington or Sydney or a gorgeous carpet from our SynSisal® Collection. These options are easy to keep clean, resist staining and are all very durable. If you have low traffic stairs, like stairs going up to a bedroom or only adults live in the house, we recommend a wool or natural fiber floor covering.

Q: How do I know if I can have my carpet wall-to-wall or bound or serged?

A: Once your installer has a thorough look at your stairs, this can be determined. If you want to put carpet on wood flooring, it is nice to keep some wood exposed for aesthetics. The installer will either bind or hand serge the carpet on the width edge. This looks best on straight staircases. If your stairs are curved, options include having it installed wall-to-wall or hand serged. It often comes down to the condition of the wood flooring underneath and how much you want to show.

Q: Is padding necessary for carpeting stairs?

A: This truly depends on the foot traffic on your stairs. We suggest padding if there is heavy foot traffic. Padding will definitely increase the longevity of your floor covering.

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10 comments
  1. Amya Amanda says:
    August 7, 2017 at 2:03 am

    I truly appreciate the content of your blog.. Keep going.

    Reply
    1. Teneille Tierce says:
      August 24, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Fabian says:
    August 24, 2017 at 12:01 am

    It’s really a very nice blog. Keep sharing such kind of blogs. Thank You!

    Reply
    1. Teneille Tierce says:
      August 24, 2017 at 9:03 am

      Your positive comment and encouragement is very much appreciated. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Seth says:
    June 8, 2019 at 12:39 am

    Good post! Especially I liked the section about flooring for stairs. Thank u))

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    1. Teneille Tierce says:
      July 15, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Your positive compliment is appreciated!

      Best,
      Teneille

      Reply
    2. James Flynn says:
      July 16, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Hi, I cannot get anyone to fit my Sisal on my straight stairs so I’m thinking of doing it myself!
      A few questions, how do I stop the edge I cut from fraying to fit a full width staircase also how close should the grippers be to the inside corner?
      Thanks
      James Flynn

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      1. Martina says:
        July 28, 2020 at 9:51 am

        Hello James,
        Sorry for the late reply, but we were not able to access Word Press for the last couple weeks. Now that our problem is solved, let’s solve yours.
        I will forward your email to our dedicated customer service team to get you the answers you are looking for. I will copy you on my email.
        Best,
        Martina

        Martina Guttenberger
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  4. Jill Newhard says:
    February 13, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    If a natural sisal is to be installed on a staircase, would a direct gluedown method be recommended due to the common latex backing on sisal carpets? Maybe even a double stick installation with a pad glued down as well? I’m concerned about safety and durability. Please advise… thanks!

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    1. Patrick Hyde says:
      February 15, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      Hi Jill,

      Thank you for reaching out. For any technical questions related to stair runner installation, we recommend deferring to the floor installation expert you will be using for the project, as there are a variety of conditions, such as substrate material, that determine the answer to the question.

      We do recommend using a tighter or more refined natural sisal weave for staircases, as heavily patterned or chunky weaves can cause issues over stair nosing.

      As always, do not hesitate to contact our customer service support team for any specific questions you or your installer may have.

      Best,
      Patrick

      Reply

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