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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?

Public Comments

1. Most people here use tack strip on the stairs to attach carpet..You didn't want holes or a glue residue, you have to attach it someway or another..but tack strips are the most common for carpet on wooden stairways
2. Carpet tacks. They are the most secure, they are hardened and made for the job. Use a better hammer.
3. ONLY 2 WAYS I KNOW OF CARPET TACK AND CONTACT CEMENT(GLUE)
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5. A tack strip at the back of the tread and staples under the front of the tread. That's how proffessionals do it.