How to Install Stair Runners on Stairs.

Tools required for the install.

• Staple Gun and staples

• Square

• Tape Measure

• Knife

• Stretcher

• Pencil

• Straight edge

Preparation

Remove old carpet or Stair Runners.

Ensure stairs are clean, and all old

fixings are removed

Check the Rear of the runner for the correct

width or measure the width.

Next measure the stair  width e.g.  30"

subtract the stair width from the Stair Runner width

30 - 26 =  4 this is the total space left.

divide the answer by 2 to get equal spaces

4 / 2  = 2 this is 2" either side.

Marking the stairs

Using the tape measure mark from the

edge of the stair 2" the above answer.

then using the square mark the entire step,

repeat for all stairs.

Cutting and fixing the pads

The pad must be installed and cut to the

correct size. Using the width of the Stair Runner

e.g 26" wide, subtract 2". Mark and cut the

pad width 24". The depth will be the stair

tread. Staple the pad in position leaving

1" from the pencil mark and 1" from

the rear riser this will bring the pad

over the stair nosing. Ensure pad is secure. 

Straight Edge

With the Stair Runner face down and using

the square and straight edge, cut the end

of the Stair Runner square. Ensure the Stair runner

is on a hard surface before cutting.

NOTE:- Be careful not to cut to deep

and scratch the surface under the Stair Runner.

Placing the Stair Runner

Place the Stair Runner on the first stair between

the pencil lines ensuring the square cut end

is parallel to the floor, Staple riser

 with 8 to 12 staples near the floor then

do the same under the stair nose.

See picture on Right. 

Using the Stretcher

Use the carpet stretcher to stretch carpet

from nose towards next riser. Make

sure carpet edge is on the pencil marks,

secure with staples in 90 degree crease then

under the nose again.  Repeat for

all stairs.

Finish Picture of Stair Runners

Finish Picture of Stair Runners