For the rug itself you can absolutely use a regular runner or even a few runners placed end to end just make sure it will go the entire length of your stair risers and treads.
How to install a rug on stairs.
Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.
Staple the carpet down.
Install tackless strips 2 3 step 3.
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2 installing carpet on stairs.
Install the carpet 2 7 step 7.
Keep the roll centered as you work your way up the stairs.
Measure and cut the carpet pad to fit 2 2 step 2.
Once you have selected your carpet measured and prepped your stairs you are ready to begin installing your new carpet before getting started be sure to learn the terms for the different parts of your staircase.
These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.
You ll need some slack to work with so that you don t tug too hard on the bottom and cause the entire roll to fall down on you.
Installing carpet on stairs can be tricky and time consuming but it can be accomplished even by novices with some understanding and patience.
Then pull the end toward the bottom.
Measure the stairs for the carpet 2 6 step 6.
Roll up the carpet and lay it a few steps above the bottom.