Asked on Oct 21, 2017
Ideas for how to attach a stair runner OVER carpeted stairs?
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I'm a renter. My landlord replaced the carpet in the living room (yay!) and agreed to have it pulled off the stairs if they were finished underneath. Alas, they weren't. But now the stairs look awful compared to the living room ( I will be shampooing them, but trust me - it doesn't help much).
I'd like to attach a runner, at least on the part you can see from the downstairs, but want to make sure it's not a tripping hazard.
Suggestions?
6 answers
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Johnavallance82
on Oct 21, 2017
Use Carpet tacks -
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Cindy Darsey Chadwell
on Oct 21, 2017
I’d say nail or heavy duty staple it down -
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Soy2233328
on Oct 21, 2017
nail them on right over the carpet -
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Bijous
on Oct 21, 2017
Here you go! http://homeguides.sfgate.com/keep-rug-runners-sliding-carpet-61599.html -
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Marty Phelps
on Oct 21, 2017
I have been reading tips on painting upholstery fabric and rugs. Think maybe this carpet could be painted? -
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Sherri Costelow
on Oct 29, 2017
We have seen often in Europe a technique of using a metal curtain rod to secure the runner to each step at the place where the upper step meets the step below it. Most often these rods are permanently attached to the wall at each step junction, but you could use simple curtain spring rods (like these at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Spring-Tension-Window-Curtain-Rod-28-48-Length-Brass/50015134) and spray paint them a color of your choice. Good luck!!
Johnavallance82
on Oct 21, 2017
Cindy Darsey Chadwell
on Oct 21, 2017
Soy2233328
on Oct 21, 2017
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