Diy Stair Runner Carpet

If this project seems more complicated than you would like another option is to use stair tread covers instead.

Diy stair runner carpet.

A diy stair runner. To measure and cut for the padding i first measured the width of my actual carpet runner. Measure and cut carpet padding for stairs. Diy stair runner with ikea rugs.

I wrote a post about that project here the problem with a stair runner is that i couldn t find one that was both long enough and pretty enough. Diyers of any skill level can add color and comfort to stairs. I have been wanting to do a stair runner ever since i first finished the stairs. I m still working on the whole entryway but i have finished the diy stair runner.

I wanted the padding to be about 2 less wide than the rug 1 on each side. Keep reading you won t believe where the runner carpet came from. Installing a carpet runner helps protect stairs from damage and wear. I wondered if anyone had ever used floor carpet runners on their stairs and after a little googling i found out that some had.

Here is the space we were starting with. This guide will help you complete this diy project in about a day. A colorful carpet runner cascading down a flight of stairs is more than just a decor upgrade. The solution to make it look about a thousand times better but on a budget.

The stairs leading down to our basement had looked pretty terrible for a long time.