Hi Folks Im new to this game so a little advice would be much appreciated I have a gel/latex backed stair runner that im going to try and fit to a wooden staircase can anyone suggest the best method of fitting? Should I use underlay? I also need to create two 90 degree turns..... what is the best way to join this type of carpet on top of floor boards please|? Thanks in advance
For the joint up I need a heat seamer For the carpet you could glue and use staple gun under the bullnose
Thanks Daz What is the best seem to use with the heat seamer please? (sorry i am a total novice) also what type of staples are best.....this is a very short pile carpet so i'm worried about any staples showing cheers
What carpet is it? Are the 90 degree turns quarter landings or are you putting a stripe on a 45? Aslong as you use a powerful stapler the staples shouldn't show, but you can fit them traditionally to gripper aswell though. Use a thin dense underlay. It would definitely be worth getting a professional in though. Good luck.
Unless you are used to fitting carpets you will make a mess. We use underlay, and attach gel backed to the underlay with spray adhesive. You will likely need a gap of about 8mm in between the gripper on the crotch of the stairs, and this should be sprayed too before bolstering. I wouldn't usually reply, but I am stuck in the house bored.
Well gel back carpet isn't really ment for gripper but I would do a tight gap as the thinner the carpet the small the gap. Go's in tight and spray on as you go. You can staple on after if you want it to stay in place forever but thing is you may have to go over the pins with a hammer as they will pop through and get anyone's feet. Good luck, pain of a job.
