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?
Use Carpet tacks
I’d say nail or heavy duty staple it down
nail them on right over the carpet
Here you go! http://homeguides.sfgate.com/keep-rug-runners-sliding-carpet-61599.html
I have been reading tips on painting upholstery fabric and rugs. Think maybe this carpet could be painted?
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!!