Install First Stair Tread

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Begin by selecting the first stair tread to install. Starting either from the top or bottom of the staircase, carefully position the carpet tread onto a clean, dry wooden step. Align the tread so it is centered on the step and covers the primary walking surface. You may choose to leave a small, even border of the wooden stair visible on the sides and at the front for aesthetic purposes. Once positioned correctly, press down firmly across the entire surface of the tread, especially along the edges, to ensure the non-slip backing adheres securely to the stair surface.

Goal: Secure the inaugural carpet tread onto a stair

What's used

Materials

• Carpet Stair Treads Oak Valley Designs

About the full video

This project details the quick and easy installation of removable and replaceable carpet stair treads on wooden stairs. The goal is to enhance safety by reducing slipperiness and improve the aesthetic appeal of the staircase, making it safer for both people and pets.

Step 3 of 5: Position First Carpet Tread

Take the first carpet tread and lay it on the stair tread. Align the center of the carpet tread with the center line you marked on the stair tread. Ensure that the front edge of the carpet tread is slightly behind the nosing of the stair tread, or as per the manufacturer's recommendation, and that the sides are equidistant from the edges of the stair tread. Adjust until it is perfectly centered.

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Every video in How to Center and Space Carpet Treads Evenly

1. Step 1: Clean Stair Treads

   • 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 Center Line

   • 0:40–0:54 Mark Stair Centerline
   • 0:09–0:16 Mark Stair Centers
   • 0:10–0:16 Measure and Mark Stair Tread Placement

3. Step 3: Position First Carpet Tread

   • 0:59–2:07 Install First Stair Tread
   • 0:06–0:10 Install First Stair Tread (this video)
   • 0:04–0:06 Install Carpet Treads

4. Step 4: Adhere Carpet Tread

   • 3:25–4:32 Secure Treads to Stairs
   • 1:16–2:09 Install Carpet Treads with Adhesive
   • 0:16–0:21 Apply Peel-and-Stick Carpet Treads

5. Step 5: Repeat for Remaining Treads

   • 0:10–0:15 Install Remaining Stair Treads
   • 0:18–0:24 Install Remaining Treads
   • 0:13–0:21 Install Remaining Treads