Assess Damage and Initial Trim — Inspect the Tread
Part of project
How to Re-Stick a Carpet Stair Tread That Is Lifting · Step 1 of 6
In this video
Begin by closely inspecting the damaged area of the carpet on the stair nose. The video shows a section where the carpet fibers are frayed, pulled up, and the underlying grid/backing is visible, indicating the carpet is detached from the stair. Take a utility knife with a fresh, sharp blade and carefully trim away any visibly loose or hanging carpet fibers from the edges of the damaged section. This helps to clean up the area and prevent further unraveling, preparing it for the adhesive application.
Assess Damage and Initial Trim — Inspect the Tread
Part of project
How to Re-Stick a Carpet Stair Tread That Is Lifting · Step 1 of 6
In this video
Begin by closely inspecting the damaged area of the carpet on the stair nose. The video shows a section where the carpet fibers are frayed, pulled up, and the underlying grid/backing is visible, indicating the carpet is detached from the stair. Take a utility knife with a fresh, sharp blade and carefully trim away any visibly loose or hanging carpet fibers from the edges of the damaged section. This helps to clean up the area and prevent further unraveling, preparing it for the adhesive application.