Carpet fitter stair tool bolster chisel 90mm

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The below is an image of what we are aiming to achieve with each of the steps below and shows where each item should be fixed.

On reaching the curve (it may be at the bottom of the stairs, at the top or there may be a curve at the top and bottom of the stairs) use the carpet bolster and hammer to force the carpet between the gripper strip and the angle where the tread meets the riser.Staring at the bottom, place the roll on the first step and pull the unrolled section down to the base of the riser. Once the carpet is laid out, put both feet on the carpet around 0.5m to 1m from the edge and do little forward jumps to help push the carpet towards the edges and flatten it out. Make sure there is excess carpet at every edge. 6. Cut corners and excess Now head to the corner at the other end on the longest side and do the same again to stretch. Now stretch the areas in between.

Once measured for one step, add at least an inch onto this measurement, and times by the number of steps in the staircase. If you are carpeting the landing too, measure this and add on to your stair measurement. Laying carpet on stairs is not the easiest job, so if you want a really good finish then it’s best to get a professional to do it. However, if you’re on a budget and happy to have a finish that may not be 100% perfect, then you can have a go yourself, read on to find out how. Why Should you Carpet Stairs? As the Waterfall method is the most straight forward, this is the technique we will be using in the explanation below.If your stairs and landing carpets are different, you may prefer to take the stair carpet up and over the top step, then put a joining strip between the two carpets. You’ll have to decide which finish works best for your situation.

Beginning at the top of the staircase, lay the first length of carpet with its pile facing down the stairs. A carpet wears better with the pile facing down the stairs. To find out which direction the pile is facing, simply run the palm of your hand over the pile. The direction in which the pile feels smoother to the touch is the direction it is facing. This method only really works if the nosing of each tread is not pronounced so the carpet can fold tightly over it. If the stairs curve, it is worth remembering that tufted carpets tend to be stiff which makes them difficult to lay on stairs that curve. So if possible always use woven carpet. Fitting carpet is something we would most certainly recommend is left to the professionals. Carpets are expensive and a mistake can cost a lot of money as well as leaving a room looking very untidy.Once the first step has been completed, work your way up the remaining steps, repeating this process, until you get to the top. Repairs: If your stairs are in rough condition, adding carpet over them can help to hide the damage