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What is a reasonable price to pay for carpeting stairs? I have 13 stairs and wish to have them carpeted. I have some leftover carpeting I would like to use. Can anyone estimate for me how much carpeting would generally be needed to carpet 13 regular stair steps. Also, what would be a good price to pay the handyman to do this for me?

Should I do anything more to clean my cat vomit from my stairs carpeting? I scooped up the chunks, dampened paper and scrubbed the spots with it, soaked new paper towels in in spray and then scrubbed the spots again, then scrubbed with some soaked paper towels.

When building a new house would you build (internal) stairs differently for wood v. carpeting? Specifically closed stairs (i.e. there is a "knee wall" around), and the options are carpeting or engineered wood with nosing on the treads. Thanks.

What can I do about carpeting that's come loose on stairs? The carpeting has come away from the back of one of my stairs and now it's loose on that stair...can I just "tack" it back into the crease?

What's the best way to secure carpeting on hardwood stairs? Nails, glue or other? I tried pounding tacks, but that hardwood is like trying to pound a nail into a steel block. Also this will leave holes in the wood. Glue and tapes will leave a sticky residue. Any suggestions?

Does seagrass carpeting smell?I am considering using it to carpet the stairs ,landing and bedrooms.? What are the pros and cons?

I have a raised ranch with carpeted stairs upon entry. Any alternate suggestions? I would like to get rid of the carpeting that is on the stairs from the lower level to the slate landing and the stairs up to the main level. I need something that can handle a lot of foot traffic. Part of my problem is that the carpeting on the main floor(living room, hallway) is the carpeting that continues down the stairs. I have thought of hardwood floors (presantly under the carpet, so I'm told), but it's rare to find a runner long enough for my hallway. I would like to keep the living room carpeted. In addition I have to work on the landing. The slate is all broken. I am told that ther is hard wood under there too. I don't know if the hard wood can hold up to heavy traffic. Removing shoes upon entry is not an option.

How do I cover plywood stairs? I have just taken off all the carpeting.? There are lots of nails and staples which I'm in the process of removing. How do I cover up plywood stairs? Any help is greatly appreciated! Can I use tiles or paint? How do I do this? Thank you!

How to get my carpeted stairs to stop creaking? My stairs have carpet on them and whenever i go up or downstairs they creak. Is there any way to stop this. I do not want to rip up the carpet, nor do I have access under the stairs

Installing carpet on stairs. I have carpet with attached pad and need advice on the best way to install it!? I am taking out the carpet in my living room and down the stairs into my entry way. The carpet I am using for the stairs has attached pad on it and I need to know if there is a different way to install it then regular non-padded carpet. I cant find any thing specific on line about attached pad carpeting and want to get some advice on whether I shoud use tack strips to hold down the carpeting or is there another route such as two sided carpet tape to use. Please advise!

Can you please provide instructions on how to convert carpeted stairs to wood? You should know I am a single mom with no carpentry experience. I just pulled out the carpet in my living and dining rooms and laid 3/4" oak wood on top of the red paper. I have so much left over and would love to attack my stairs that are now carpeted. The floors were my first project and I am so pleased with them. Am I being overly ambitious to take this project on - or can you provide me with some helpful tips? Thank you ever so much!

is it possible to have a stair runner on carpet stairs? i've only seen carpet runners on hardwood stairs but i need something on my stairs because my dogs shed like crazy. i can't vacuum 2 flight of stairs everyday. any suggestions? where can i get a more modern runner for cheap?

how do you paint a wall with carpeted stairs? How do I keep from getting paint on the carpeted stairs? What kind of covering do I use for the stairs so I can get a good paint job all the way down?

How do you install a carpet runner on already installed carpeting? We already have carpet on your stairs but want to keep it clean because it is a light color with a runner. All sites we've looked at show info on wooden stairs but not carpeted stairs. Any help out there?

I need help on what to do with my carpeted stairs that I am ripping out? What kind of ideas can I do? I have a 2 story house and my stairs inside are carpeted I am sick of trying to keep them clean, I am wanting to rip the carpet out and see what other ideas I can do with them, I really don't want to paint them either, any help on what I can do with them, PLEASE HELP!!!!

How to protect carpeted stairs? I have raised ranch house and the stairs that lead up to the main floor are carpeted. Since it is a high traffic zone, the carpet is getting dirty. Other than changing it to hardwood floor or placing a temporary carpet protector, is there a permanent solution. Would be really happy if someone can share their ideas. No stupid jokes please.

How much does it cost to "re-carpet" the stairs and upstairs of a 10 year old home? Hello, My wife and I are trying to determine how much it will cost to get our upstairs floor and stairs carpeted? We're looking at traditional plush, soft carpet (not Berber) with a premium pad (does that help?). I'm curious as to how much the labor will cost and how much an above average carpet and premium pad will cost for about 1,000 to 1,200 square feet (about the size of our upstairs area with stairs). Thanks much!

What could I put on my carpet stairs.. they are getting too dirty? So i have an apartment and its all carpeted including the entrace stairs. at the top of the stairs I have my shoe rack where everyone takes of their shoes but the stairs have gotten so dirty. What could I put on the stairs? I was thinking about that one material thats thick, plastic and clear. I think some people use that material for their desk area so that they can roll with their chairs that have wheels any ideas?

How to install urethane foam backed carpet on the stairs? How to install urethane backed carpet on the stairs? Obviously, I will not be using tack strips. Should I use the double sided tape? Also, does anyone have a source on a "how to" installing urethane backed carpet on stairs. Thanks!

Does it look bad to only carpet the stairs when you laminate floors? I've been looking for opinions from people who've done this. I don't want to put laminate on the stairs but the carpet below (living room) and above (hallways) are pet stained and need laminate flooring. Thanks for your input.

What is the best vaccuum for stairs? I am looking for a hand held or really lightweight, small vaccuum. I want something with a lot of power for carpeted stairs. Don't really want to spend more than $75.

Are carpeted stairs safe for a declawed cat? I am about to move to a 2-story house, and I'm nervous that my declawed cat will fall down the stairs. I have another cat that is not declawed - he likes to chase and wrestle with her. I am worried that he will send her tumbling down the stairs when he gets too rough with her, and she won't be able to get her bearings because she can't grip the steps with her claws. Does anyone have experience with this? Thank you!

Can anyone advise me on having a runner type carpet fitted on my stairs? I live in a Victorian terrace and the stairs are not very wide; I'm wondering if a runner would look okay. I have been on some websites and the runners looks lovely but also expensive, especially the hardware. What is best to fit on the runner, rods or clips. Also, I live in a small town and am finding it difficult to locate carpet people to do the job, most are trying to talk me into regular stair carpet. What are the pros and cons of runners?

How do i stop my cat from scratching the stairs? We have carpeted stairs that are slowly being shredded by our boy cat Oliver. Any ideas on how we can stop him from this behavior?

How do you paint around a large window with stairs right below it? The window is about 10 feet high, and there is no surface below for a ladder.. just carpeted stairs. Is there a type of scaffold or any other suggestions? (we also want to install blinds on the same window so we need to get up there) Thanks a million!

Where can I order wooden treads for my curved stairs in Ontario? Please is there a good site with instructions for this. I hate my carpeted stairs and would love to change it.

Can anyone recommend a really good handheld vacuum for pet hair on stairs? I'm looking for a handheld vacuum for carpeted stairs - not cordless as it's a large stairwell. I'm looking for something with good suction and a rotating brush (dog hair). Using the attachments on my upright is a nightmare! Thanks!

how much does it cost to fit carpet on stairs? very standard stairs,about 13 steps with about 2 1/2 SQM landing. how much does it cost if i call a carpet fitter?is it worth trying to fit it by ourselves? hi,to nannyb,thanks for answering! a few more question,did you buy carpet,underlay and grippers yourself? are grippers easy to get hold of? i really don't know anything of DIY,for £50,i'd rather have someone around and make them do it....

What vacuum is the best for cleaning carpeted stairs with pet hair on them?

Will my maltese puppy be fine on my carpeted stairs? I'm getting him in two weeks, at that time he'll be 8 weeks. Will he be okay on the stairs?

How do carpet runners on stairs work on landings? We'd like a carpet runner down our stairs to go with the 'period' feel of the hallway but what happens on the landings (we have 3 in total)? I've looked at lots of interior design books and they show the stairs from the bottom looking up so I can't tell. Does the carpet go all the way to the edges or is there a gap like on the stairs? If it goes all the way to the edges, will it not look weird? Is it more expensive to do this or do you just fold the edges under?

Cat scratches our short carpet on the stairs, would longer carpet stand up to that wear and tear? The carpet is super short and rough, perfect for a scratch pad for her. When she scratches it to death, it doesn't damage it at all. If I replaced that carpet with a longer, softer, nylon carpet, would that type of carpet get torn to shreds? I don't want to pay a bunch of money for new carpet on my stairs if my cat ends up making it look yucky by scratching it to death. I don't mind her scratching my stairs, rather there than my furniture!! Just wouldn't want new carpet ruined if I decided to replace the existing carpet.

Cleaning pet hair off of stairs? Does anyone know a good,easy and fast way or product to clean pet hair off of carpeted stairs, Our stairs are too steap and narrow to use the vaccum and the attachments suck, I use a wet rag and wipe it off, it works but takes forever to do. Does anyone have any ideas? I have a dust buster it doesn't pick up pet hair

Installing Hardwood on Existing stairs with carpet? I would like to install new hardwood on my stairs. Currently, they have carpet on them which has seen much better days. Unfortunately, I don't think that it will be easy to remove the handrails without damaging the railings, pickets and my walls. Can I work around them, or will this be a much bigger project than I bargained for? Are there any good websites that I can check out?

How do I finish untreated wood stairs? I'm working on a project at home. Right now I have 20 year old carpeting on my stairs...but underneath is a pretty light wood. I want to take off the carpeting and stain them. What kind of seal do i put over the stain to protect them from the wear of people constantly walking on them?

How to refinish existing stairs with wood instead of carpet? we yanked the carpet off the stairs and want to replace it with wood. What kind of skills do we need in order to accomplish this task

i am looking for an alternitive to carpet for my stairs? something that does not cost the earth ,as i have a pet and children ,i am having nightmares trying to keep it clean any ideas? the stairs are fairly new (4years old) but i have carpet on at the moment.

Best way to get rid of residue after removing carpeting off of hard wood floors? I have carpet on my stairs and in my living room. Whats the best way or different ways of getting rid of that nasty residue after you remove the carpeting? Any and all ideas are greatly appreciated. ~Thanks in advance~

Can I put molding on stairs where the tread meets the riser? I just removed carpeting from the stairs in my house and stained the stairs. There are unsightly staple marks where the tread meets the riser. Is it OK/appropriate/unusual to put molding there to cover the staple marks? Any other suggestions?

How to clean carpet on Stairs ? We recently bought a home with hard wood floor , but have carpet in the stairs and carpet is dirtly. How do we clean carpet on the stairs ? ( i dont think carpet cleaners come to clean just the stairs)

I am 25 wks pregnant and I fell down a flight of carpeted stairs last night...? I slipped at about the 3rd stair down and slid down on my back. I do not feel that I hurt myself badly. I am a little stiff and a little freaked out. We just moved into this house and the stairs are very small and the carpet is lose. I was holding the rail and I did not even see it coming. This morning my pelvis is sore and I am stiff. Should I be concerned? Should I call my doctor or is it ok to wait for regular business hours?

How much should it cost to carpet stairs? Labor & Materials, basic heavy traffic carpet. Thx.

How do I cover up divots in stairs after ripping up carpet, staples, nails? Picture included? I ripped up some old carpet from the stairs in my house, and found lots of nails, little pieces of wood, and staples used to secure the carpet and padding. In getting rid of these things, I put many divots in the wooden stairs. Here's a picture: http://www.consumertechsupport.net/divots.jpg The divots are more pronounced today after staining. Should I just use some thick brown paint to cover the divots? Thanks for your advice.

What's the typical cost to have carpeted stairs replaced with hardwood (oak)? We have berber on the carpets now, but it gets dirty really fast.

How can I stop my cat scratching the stairs carpet..? My cat is 2 she has scratching posts...but she likes to scratch the stairs carpet.. the part you put your foot on to walk on them. She's done it so much the carpet is ruined and bare in places.. We need a new carpet now but what can we do to stop this as my hubby is getting on at me for it now...to get rid of the cat because she's costing a fortune in repair jobs. Help please...our other 2 cat's don't do this.

What is the best cleaner to use on carpeted stairs that are heavily soiled? My Bissell scrubber doesn't work

I want to remove carpet from my stairs. How do I finish the carpet from the second floor? my first floor is not carpeted and my second floor is not. I'm not sure how to finish the top off the stairs at the top of the landing.

how to carpet brick stairs? help - I have a 7 month old crawling up a crazy set of brick stairs between my living room and dining room. not sure why they are there, previous owners must have added on to the house? question is how do i go about covering them with carpet? i have carpet and padding, but from there do we cover the whole thing with plywood, use tac strips (and where would u put them), or just use trusty gorilla glue? tried to screw in the tac strips for original plan, but they busted out the brick and mortar? anyone ever done this before?

Where to begin with stripping paint off stairs? Under the stair carpet in our Victorian house the stairs have been painted white. I want to strip it back to natural wood and put a runner down but i've got no idea where to begin. Sanding? Paint stripper? knock the house sown and start again? Any suggestions?

How do you get rid of carpet glue on wooden stairs? My friend has wooden open tread stairs, which had carpet pieces glued to them, this has now been replaced with another layer of wood but there is old glue on the underside of the stairs and it looks awful . Apart from sanding them, what gets rid of carpet glue on wood. Any suggestions ?

What is a good alternative for flooring to put on stairs compared to carpet? We have dogs in our house and they tend to use the landing on our stairs as a restroom. What is a good alternative to carpet. We were told that tile and hardwood floors would be too hard and dangerous.

What can i use besides carpet to line basement stairs? what kind of carpet or other type of floor covering can I use on my stairs? I want to have them covered because there are children running up and down all the time and carpet gets dirty very quickly and i'm always vaccuming. Help!

i have tack strips on the inside edge of my stairs for the carpet, its been newly fitted, and they r poking? thru the carpet, causing the nails to go thru my childs foot as she comes down the stairs, any tips on how this can be rectified without replacing the carpet?

Best shampoo-free solution for steam cleaning carpeted stairs? Our stairs are soiled with urine, orange juice, etc. Which following product mixed with water would be most effective? 1) hydrogen peroxide 2) ammonia 3) Oxy clean 4) vinegar 5) baking soda 6) Borax Thank You!