Position and Secure Tread

What happens in this clip

Align the stair tread carefully on the wooden stair, making sure it is centered and straight relative to the edge of the step. Once you are satisfied with the positioning, press down firmly on the area where the first adhesive strip was exposed to secure that edge of the tread. Then, reach under the tread, if possible, or gently lift the unadhered portion, and peel off the second protective paper strip from the remaining adhesive backing.

Goal: Adhere the stair tread to the step

What's used

Materials

• Self-adhesive Carpet Stair Tread

About the full video

This project demonstrates how to easily install self-adhesive carpet stair treads onto wooden stairs. The process involves peeling off the protective backing from the adhesive strips, carefully positioning the tread on the stair, and then pressing it firmly to ensure secure attachment.

Step 5 of 6: Position and Press Carpet Treads

Peel off the backing from the adhesive (if applicable) and carefully position the carpet tread onto the stair, aligning it with your marks. Once positioned, press down firmly across the entire surface of the tread, starting from the center and working outwards. Apply extra pressure to the edges.

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Every video in How to Put Carpet Treads on Already-Carpeted Stairs

1. Step 1: Clean Existing Carpet Surface

   • 0:34–0:40 Clean the Stairs
   • 0:09–0:45 Prepare and Clean Stair Treads
   • 0:18–0:31 Clean the Stairs

2. Step 2: Measure and Mark Tread Placement

   • 0:10–0:16 Measure and Mark Stair Tread Placement
   • 0:00–0:11 Measure and Align First Stair Tread
   • 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread

3. Step 3: Prepare Carpet Treads (If Necessary)

   • 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread
   • 2:09–3:19 Measure and Cut Carpet Pieces
   • 0:37–0:59 Measure and Cut Carpet

4. Step 4: Apply Adhesive to Carpet Treads

   • 0:05–0:06 Apply Adhesive to Treads
   • 0:34–0:46 Apply Carpet Adhesive to Stairs
   • 0:16–0:21 Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads

5. Step 5: Position and Press Carpet Treads

   • 0:13–0:21 Position and Secure Tread (this video)
   • 3:25–4:32 Secure Treads to Stairs
   • 0:16–0:21 Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads

6. Step 6: Allow Adhesive to Cure

   • 3:44–4:26 Final Curing and Caulking
   • 3:06–3:19 Project Completion