How Do You Carpet Around Staircase Balusters?
When the carpeting on a staircase wears out, you need to replace it. If you carpet around staircase balusters, though, your job is a lot more difficult than changing a runner down the stairs. The spindles or balusters present a challenge, as does the proper edging of the carpet around the outside of the stairs. Start the process by stripping the stairs and replacing the pad. Use reinforcement around the spindles and an extra piece of duct tape over the nose of the step. Measure the width of the area and lip of the stairs and add 1/4 inch to the measurement. Do just one step at a time. Cut enough to cover the riser below and the riser above the tread. Slit the carpet from the side to allow for the staircase balusters. Carefully cut out the pattern and leave a little extra carpet, it is easier to cut more off than try to fudge when you cut too much off. Stretch the carpet into place on the steps. Create the seams between the spindles with a glue gun. Even though you don’t have the edges
