Stretching Carpet Over Steps

cynthiann

Doing a small remodling job for my landlord and need to stretch some carpet over a few steps. I've laid and stretched carpet before, but never on steps.

I know I'm a girl, but I've got the tools and the common sense and a very strong partner...enough to keep me busy and my clients happy. So stretch from bottom up or vise versa? Tack and staple where...?
Don't bother replying if you want to just tell me to hire a professional. It's a little insulting considering my and my partner's experience.

It's just a quick fix for my landlord, for a little off the rent. Shouldn't take more than a day, then we can get back to work for our builders.

thank you so much.

vtgaetano

start at the bottom. Measure and cut, whatever length you have, take a "tight" measurement. Staple the first rise , low and often, move up to your first tread, "kick" it and stretch it tight, staple the chit out of it right in the "seam" of the riser, smash that seam with your "stair tool" to make a nice line, repeat......

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