Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads
From how to replace worn carpet stair treads · Step 1 of 2 · Video by Oak Valley Designs
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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: Gently peel the protective liner to expose the adhesive, ensuring it's ready for a secure, non-damaging bond.
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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: Prepare Your Treads: Peel the Protective Liner
With care and precision, begin to peel the protective plastic liner from the adhesive backing on each of your Oak Valley Designs carpet stair treads. This simple action will reveal our unique, non-damaging pressure-sensitive adhesive, ready to securely bond your tread to your staircase, offering a better way to tread.
Every video in how to replace worn carpet stair treads
Step 1: Prepare Your Treads: Peel the Protective Liner
- 0:07–0:10 Prepare the Stair Treads
- 0:16–0:21 Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads (this video)
- 0:08–0:10 Prepare the Self-Adhesive Stair Tread
Step 2: Secure Your Tread: Firmly Press into Place
- 0:11–0:17 Install the Stair Tread onto the Stair
- 0:10–0:13 Secure the First Tread
- 0:10–0:18 Place and Secure First Tread
how to replace worn carpet stair treads
Experience the Oak Valley Difference! Our premium carpet stair treads are designed with a revolutionary pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, offering a secure, long-lasting hold without ever harming your beautiful stairs. This DIY-friendly installation method is safe for all surfaces – no nails, no glue, no stress! You can typically transform a standard staircase in about 20 minutes. Just clean, peel, and stick: simply remove the protective liner and firmly press each tread onto your step. For ultimate peace of mind, our treads can be easily removed or replaced, leaving your underlying surface pristine.
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