Assess Damage and Plan Repair — Inspect Existing Landing Surface
Part of project
How to Cover a Worn Landing Carpet with a Landing Rug · Step 1 of 6
In this video
Begin by examining the carpet on the stair landing to identify the extent of the damage. Note any areas where the pattern (in this case, a chevron design) is misaligned from previous work, or where the carpet is bubbling. Observe the condition of adjacent carpeted steps, as severe wear or sun bleaching might make a perfect match difficult. For this specific repair, the installer identified existing pattern misalignment and a bubble from a prior repair. The plan is to replace the damaged section, ensuring the new patch's pattern aligns correctly with the existing carpet, and to hide the cross seam along the riser rather than the tread for a less noticeable finish.
Assess Damage and Plan Repair — Inspect Existing Landing Surface
Part of project
How to Cover a Worn Landing Carpet with a Landing Rug · Step 1 of 6
In this video
Begin by examining the carpet on the stair landing to identify the extent of the damage. Note any areas where the pattern (in this case, a chevron design) is misaligned from previous work, or where the carpet is bubbling. Observe the condition of adjacent carpeted steps, as severe wear or sun bleaching might make a perfect match difficult. For this specific repair, the installer identified existing pattern misalignment and a bubble from a prior repair. The plan is to replace the damaged section, ensuring the new patch's pattern aligns correctly with the existing carpet, and to hide the cross seam along the riser rather than the tread for a less noticeable finish.