When all the padding is attached you ll need to make a template and cut the carpet to fit.
Fitting carpet on concrete stairs.
Step 4 align the edge of the rolled carpet with the back and one side of the top step.
Begin with carpet padding using concrete nails to hold it in place.
Lay out your carpet and measure it to make it fit your room.
Spread the indoor outdoor carpet adhesive on the treads and molded edges of the concrete steps using a notched spreader.
While carpet and underlayment will be able to hide some flaws in the concrete sagging or bumby areas may show through.
Place molding along.
Use a self leveling compound to fill in any low spots.
Glue the carpet over the top to secure in place.
Finally put your carpet over the padding.
Smooth and stretch the pad so that it fits tightly against both the tread and riser then staple pad to riser.
Step 2 cut your carpet to fit the steps.
Measure the width of the steps and of the carpet.
Apply concrete patching primer and when the primer is dry fill the indentations with concrete repair filler.
Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.
Patch the concrete subfloor as required.
So for this reason when you measure the width and the length you will need plan on covering the entire width of the concrete steps.
Once you have selected your carpet measured and prepped your stairs you are ready to begin installing your new carpet before getting started be sure to learn the terms for the different parts of your staircase.
Wrap the carpet pad around the front edge of the steps and down the riser.
When this is dry use a electric grinder to level the surface of the dried filler with that of the concrete.
Measuring a carpet runner for concrete steps unlike a carpet runner over hardwood stairs with concrete stairs you don t want to see the underlying steps.
Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding.
Using the power stretcher stretch the carpet across the room to ensure it sits pull it to the far side of the workspace.
Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.
Once the carpet is in place start cutting along the edges.
Allow 2 inches of carpet above the edges along the perimeter of the wall.