Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads

What happens in this clip

With the guide lines in place, take each carpet stair tread, peel off its protective backing to reveal the adhesive, and carefully position it onto the stair, aligning it precisely with the blue painter's tape guides. Press down firmly across the entire surface of the tread to ensure strong adhesion. Repeat this process for all stairs.

Goal: Securely attach carpet treads to each stair

What's used

Materials

• Oak Valley Designs Carpet Stair Treads Oak Valley Designs

Pro tips for this step

• Oak Valley Designs Pro Tip: Carefully peel the white liner to expose the adhesive, ensuring a secure and damage-free installation.

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About the full video

This project involves installing peel-and-stick carpet stair treads on wooden stairs to improve safety, comfort, and aesthetics. The process includes unboxing the treads, measuring and marking the stairs for consistent placement, and then applying each tread.

Step 1 of 2: Expose the Adhesive: Peel the Protective Liner

With care, peel back the white plastic liner from the adhesive backing of your Oak Valley Designs carpet stair tread. This simple action uncovers the innovative pressure-sensitive adhesive, designed to securely anchor your treads to your staircase without any damage, giving you peace of mind.

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Every video in how to install carpet stair treads

1. Step 1: Expose the Adhesive: Peel the Protective Liner

   • 0:16–0:21 Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads (this video)
   • 0:14–0:17 Peel Backing from Tread
   • 0:08–0:10 Prepare the Self-Adhesive Stair Tread

2. Step 2: Position and Secure Your Tread

   • 0:17–0:21 Position and Adhere Treads
   • 0:10–0:13 Secure the First Tread
   • 0:10–0:18 Place and Secure First Tread