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Overview
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Laying out tackless strips for a stair runner
Step 2
Fit carpet pad
Step 3
Secure runner to first riser
Step 4
Attach runner to treads
Step 5
Fasten runner to riser
Step 6
Install rods (optional)
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Tools List
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Knee kicker,
rent from carpet store or rental center -
Electric stapler with 9/16-inch narrow-crown staples
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Carpet knife
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Carpet tool
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Rubber mallet
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Sheet-metal snips
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Framing square
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Tape measure
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Tubing cutter or hacksaw,
for trimming carpet rods
Shopping List
1. STAIR RUNNER
2. TACKLESS STRIPS
3. CARPET PAD
4. LATEX CARPET GLUE
5. 3/4-INCH CARPET TACKS
6. DECORATIVE STAIR RODS
2. TACKLESS STRIPS
3. CARPET PAD
4. LATEX CARPET GLUE
5. 3/4-INCH CARPET TACKS
for temporarily holding runner pieces on winder stairs
6. DECORATIVE STAIR RODS
optional
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