Subtract 1 or 2 inches from the tread.
Tack strip for carpet on stairs.
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Measure the width of the tread which is flat surface of the stair step from left to right.
Mark this point on the step lightly using a pencil.
Install carpet without tack strips small tension rods attached at the base of each stair can be placed to tighten carpet that runs the entire length of the stairs.
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Using tack strips is the standard method for attaching wall to wall carpet.
How to install tack strip on stairs.
Another alternative is to carpet each stair individually where the foot lands.
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Measure the stairs width.
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How tack strips are used.
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Carpet tack strips are lengths of wood usually douglas fir about four feet long and one inch wide.
A small amount of glue at the top and base of each stair can keep it in place.
How to install tack strip on stairs.
This shows the proper tack strip placement to get long lasting and beautiful results out of your carpet install.
Divide the tack strip s length in half and.
Divide this width in two to come up with center point of the tread.
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