How To Install Carpet On Stairs Without Tack Strips

Staples pass through the carpet and grasp the solid wood of the stairs giving the carpet a tight secure and safe fit.

How to install carpet on stairs without tack strips. Cut the pieces of carpet out with a utility knife. Small tension rods attached at the base of each stair can be placed to tighten carpet that runs the entire length of the stairs. Measure the entire width and all of the length if you want to completely cover the tread. Traditionally you would need to install carpeting on stairs using tack strips.

Measure the treads of each stair step to place carpet on each tread. If the carpet curls up you can use small nails to hammer it into place. A small amount of glue at the top and base of each stair can keep it in place. There are alternatives you can choose from.

Install carpet without tack strips. Measure a portion of the stair if you want to centre the carpet on each step. Most carpet installers secure carpet to stairs with staples.