Position and Secure Carpet Edges

What happens in this clip

The installer carries the freshly cut carpet strip back indoors to the stair landing. He carefully positions the carpet, ensuring it correctly covers both the riser (vertical part) and the tread (horizontal part) of the bottom step. He emphasizes the importance of achieving a 'nice and pretty' alignment. To temporarily secure the carpet, he uses an electric staple gun, placing staples only along the edges that will eventually be hidden. A quick trim with the utility knife removes any minor overhang before permanent securing.

What's used

Tools

• Electric Staple Gun
• Utility Knife

Materials

• Carpet Staples

About the full video

This video provides step-by-step instructions for installing carpet on an L-shaped stair landing, focusing on precise measurements, efficient cutting, and the proper use of specialized tools like a carpet kicker and staple gun to ensure a tight, professional finish around complex corners and edges.

Step 7 of 8: Secure Edges and Trim

Ensure the edges of each carpet tread are pressed down firmly and adhered properly. If using a product that requires additional fastening, such as carpet staples or a tack strip along the riser, install them now. Carefully trim any minor excess carpet material that may be visible around the edges with a sharp utility knife for a neat and professional appearance.

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Every video in How to Install Carpet Stair Treads on Curved Stairs

1. Step 1: Measure Tread Dimensions

   • 0:00–0:03 Measure Individual Stair Components
   • 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread
   • 0:29–1:33 Prepare Stairs and Measure Grippers

2. Step 2: Create a Template for Each Tread

   • 1:15–3:04 Create Template for First Winder Step
   • 0:59–1:36 Creating Custom Templates for Each Step
   • 4:33–5:37 Create Template for Second Winder Step

3. Step 3: Cut Carpet Treads from Templates

   • 8:08–9:23 Cut Carpet Pieces
   • 6:52–8:08 Transfer Templates to Carpet Backing
   • 2:09–3:19 Measure and Cut Carpet Pieces

4. Step 4: Prepare Stair Surface

   • 0:34–0:40 Clean the Stairs
   • 0:17–0:34 Prepare the Stairs
   • 0:00–0:05 Prepare Stairs and Treads

5. Step 5: Apply Adhesive

   • 0:05–0:06 Apply Adhesive to Treads
   • 0:04–0:08 Apply Spray Adhesive
   • 0:34–0:46 Apply Carpet Adhesive to Stairs

6. Step 6: Attach Carpet Tread to Stair

   • 0:11–0:43 Install Remaining Carpet Stair Treads
   • 0:04–0:06 Install Carpet Treads
   • 1:16–2:09 Install Carpet Treads with Adhesive

7. Step 7: Secure Edges and Trim

   • 3:53–7:38 Trim Excess Carpet and Prepare Final Riser
   • 2:25–3:45 Position and Secure Carpet Edges (this video)
   • 2:42–3:56 Secure the First Section with Staples

8. Step 8: Inspect and Clean Up

   • 3:59–4:29 Final Trimming and Inspection
   • 16:47–18:07 Final Review and Cleanup
   • 0:46–0:57 Final Inspection and Cleanup