How Do You Install Outdoor Carpet On Stairs?
Outdoor carpet is very thin and durable and appropriate for use in a laundry room or basement, as well as on stairs. Installing it on stairs requires stapling it, or gluing with a flooring adhesive. Stapling is quicker and cleaner, but a glue-down installation is more permanent. The glue-down installation process isn’t difficult for most do-it yourselfers. Measure the width of the staircase, using a tape measure. Also measure the riser and tread of each step so you can estimate the length of the carpet. Add at least 3 inches. Lay the carpet with the backing facing up. Transfer your measurements to the carpet, using a straight edge and marker. Make the pattern in the carpet run parallel with the length of the stairs. Cut the carpet to size, using the straight edge and a razor knife. Change the blade in the razor knife as often as needed to get a clean cut. Vacuum any dust and debris up from the steps, using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe the surface of the steps down with a damp rag and let the
