Carpeting only on the stairs- Why just the stairs?
danarasmussen
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Solid wood stairs or carpet on stairs...which would you do?
Comments (26)The potential problems with removal of runner are dependent upon how the runner was installed. Some dearies actually tack the runner to the steps, tread and riser. Ouch, because removal leaves those holes to be filled and stained to match (very difficult to conceal). An alternative method is to use carpet bars which come in wood or metal, in an assortment of finishes. This is slightly more expensive but imo, also *looks* more luxurious. The carpet is barred at the back of the tread where it meets the riser; best practice has the runner tacked beneath each tread rather than slanted from top-front to the back of the next lower riser. Note that under-tread tacking also uses the most running feet of carpet, so the most finished appearance is going to cost. There are several other methods, so discuss intent with the installer before s/he does the work. One thing for sure, is to not use any sort of sticky-back tape: it either doesn't hold well, or holds too well and removel is labor-intensive. Because of the carpet pile height, if possible choose treads that are slightly deeper than usual so as to maintain fully safe depth....See Moregap on left side of each carpeted stair. why? how to fix?
Comments (3)Angled risers. Guessing the carpet previously covered it. Perhaps a piece of trim there would cover it. Or they would need to get the carpet to cover it again....See Morejust ripped out ugly green stair carpeting!
Comments (28)You have the same wood on my stairs when I pulled up my ugly green carpet. The treads are yummy oak and the risers are crappy pine like yours. Why they didn't use all oak??? I was ecstatic that I had a good wooden staircase that I could refinish and not have to re-carpet. My house is from the 1975. I scrubbed them good with a bleach water solution, puttied over screws in risers, sanded, stained and sealed the wood. I didn't paint my risers, but I would recommend it. Mine stained the same, but I know they are two different woods and the risers don't look as nice as the treads to me. But nobody has said anything and my kids would of. I would of painted the risers, but painted risers remind me of a colonial style staircases and I don't have a colonial home. I did mine 2 years ago and they are not showing any sign of wear....See Morestairs dilemma- keep the carpet? stairs dilemma-to keep the carpet to
Comments (4)Well, if you decide to stay with the solid tread/risers (IMHO... the best, but I'm biased), and you remove the side boards... the best application would be to replace the treads, because if you keep them, the exposed ends would need to have, what we call "returns", and it's probably not feasible to add them to the existing treads....See Moregraywings123
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