DIY Stair Runner - What Emily Does. I have been wanting to do a stair runner ever since I first finished the stairs. I wrote a post about that project here) The problem with a stair runner is that I couldn’t find one that was both long enough and pretty enough. I wondered if anyone had ever used floor carpet runners on their stairs and after a little googling I found out that some had! Casey over at Loft & Cottage did her stairs using some runners from Ikea. Didn’t it turn out beautiful? I was hoping for something with a little more drama like these stairs with a chevron pattern runner.(image)Since we’ve been saving for the kitchen renovation lately I haven’t even given our stairs a second thought. Enter Marshalls. Or should I say Emily entered Marshalls and found one gorgeous 2. Ikat runner (for $3. I got a little desperate. There may have been some Instagram, Twitter, Facebook begging going on. Maybe. The next morning I called no less than eight different Marshalls before finding the store that saved my life stairs! The nice man said he’d hold it for me until that afternoon. After work I drove straight there. I saw it sitting on the back counter waiting for me. My heart went pitter patter. Okay, enough of the melodrama. I went back to the rug section just to see if there was any way they’d have TWO of these beauties. (For some reason it had escaped my mind to ask the man on the phone that morning if they had more than one–I guess I was just so excited someone finally said something other than “no, we don’t have anything like what you’re describing”.) I couldn’t believe it, there was one more runner waiting just for ME!! The Carpet & Floor Protector keeps your carpeting and other flooring cleaner. The stair carpet runner's durable fabric helps to prevent wear in high traffic areas. How to Calculate Carpet on Stairs. Renovation projects can be daunting and expensive, but breaking them into smaller, manageable steps, like measuring, removes some. How To Install A Stair Runner | Young House Love. That looks great!!! As for carpet going out This weekend I finally got around to getting a sample of quarter. How to fix creaking floorboards - Find out Why floor boards creak and why stairs creak and how to stop them making noise. I really think I had have an emotional attachment to these things. They are beautiful and affordable, how could I not? Since these were a random find and I can’t source them, here are a few other runners I love that would work great for your DIY runner install: (Affiliate links used for your convenience)I had read on many sites that a great way to make a rug/runner non- slip was to apply silicone caulk to the back of the rug. I had some in the basement so it seemed like the easiest fix to me. I grabbed the stuff and the runners and applied it like I saw in the pictures. I took about 2 minutes to do all three! That’s where the good news ends. About 2. 4 hours later Alex noticed a yellowing on the back of the carpets…right where the silicone was. I’m talking highlighter yellow. I frantically turned the runner over praying that it didn’t bleed through. It did. It’s only where the carpet is white, but it’s noticeable in day light. We tried everything we could think of to get the stain out, but it was no good. I ripped the silicone backing off and let it sit for a few days while I contemplated what I was going to do. I just love these runners so much I couldn’t just not use them. The yellowing faded slightly, but it’s not bad enough for me to abort the whole plan all together. Needless to say, I found another option to help the runner grip the stairs. A few lot of staples later we had a runner on our stairs and I’m so glad I didn’t just give up!(Excuse the bum shot)Some places there are no yellow marks at all……and then there are other spots where it’s very evident. We spray painted the staples black before putting them in the staple gun so they’d blend in. A Sharpie would work great too. It took us a few hours, and we got really sweaty even though it didn’t seem like we were doing very hard work. UPDATE: Jesus healed my runner and the highlighter- yellow stains from the caulk have completely disappeared! Bay Ridge Carpet & Linoleum - 2. Photos & 4. 4 Reviews - Carpeting - 7. Ave, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY - Phone Number. Ave. Brooklyn, NY1. Bay Ridge Carpet was as professional as can be. Provided excellent service and performed. I requested. Their product recommendation was spot on and our floors look amazing. Richie, his sons and crew know their business and it became clear to. I only wish all businesses had the same integrity and professionalism! Thanks guys- VERY happy with Bay Ridge Carpet. The guys in the shop (Richie's sons) were very nice and very helpful. They helped me pick samples of carpet that fit what I was looking for, staying within my budget. When they came to give an estimate, they brought all the samples that I liked with them so that I could match them up to my walls. I thought the price was pretty reasonable. On the day of the installation the two installers came on time. They ripped up all the old carpet and bundled and wrapped it so it would be easy to put out on garbage day. They worked neatly, and quickly and did a great job putting down the carpet. Before they left, they cleaned up any mess they made, even though I told them I would do it... I highly recommend! My husband and I brought our first home last year. We under went major renovations of our first floor and bedrooms. My husband choose this company based on their Yelp reviews. My first phone call, I spoke to the owner Richie, who was assertive, and direct over on what I was looking for. We set up a time and date on when his tech's would show up, who happened to be his two wonderful sons, (very nice, respectful, efficient men) who promptly took measurements of our entire bedroom floor, that included: hallway, closets, 3 bedrooms, and stairs. I choose a sample (a very light shade) that Richie himself called and advised against. Due to my having two kids under the age of 4. Although I ordered and provided the deposit for installation and carpeting a month or two ahead of my renovation completion, Richie was able to work with my timeline and deliver as promised just before I moved into the home. Two different tech's showed up, on time, they installed with skill and precision. A year later, my carpets remain beautiful. Just recently I called Richie again for a cheaper brand of carpeting due to a basement flood. He was very honest about my replacing it before renovations, a complete waste of time and advised me to simply have it washed until then. He seems a bit gruff at first over the phone, but he tells it like it is, and not what you want to hear, delivers on time, quality and professionalism. I'm not going elsewhere for my carpeting needs. I have a Furniture Showroom on Staten Island, several years ago i had the basement of my building renovated and turned into showroom space. At that time I choose a carpet that I later felt wasn't right. I decided to replace it, I'm now getting compliments on the showroom & carpet I've never received before. Paul Godnig, Country Collection Furniture. Extremely satisfied. Great price and excellent service. Crew arrived on time, actually a little earlier. Very professional and cleaned up afterwards. Highly recommended. I have been doing business with Richie for over 3. Always catering to his customers needs and his follow- up is nothing less then sensational. This place is great! My wife and I looked at a ton of carpet options for our two stairs, hallway, and son's room. They helped us look at many styles and options without getting overwhelmed. It was hard to decide so they ordered samples that we could review in our home. Once decided the installers did a great job. I highly recommend. My husband and I just bought our first home and needed flooring in a few rooms. Their work was fast, clean and very professional. I have and will continue to recommend them as well as use them in any future projects. Thank you Bay Ridge Carpet! I was extremely satisfied with Richie and his installers (Gus and Segundo)!!! From start to finish, this establishment treats their customers with courtesy and respect. Richie was very helpful in guiding me when I was looking for a kitchen floor for my tenant's apartment. He was realistic and understood exactly what I needed. He even helped me match up colors. The installers were very polite and professional. It is easy to see they take pride in their work and are looking to satisfy their customers. They also cleaned up, bagged up the waste and placed it by the garbage pails!! I couldn't ask for more. Of course I would return to this establishment and I urge you to check them out as well!!! These guys rock. Family run, friendly and all around nice. Can't beat their prices, and honesty. Guaranteed fairness. Shop local - you will not be disappointed. Wonderful "find" for flooring. Ritchie and his sons are wonderfully helpful, patient and knowledgeable, offering a wide selection of high quality flooring. They provide the personal service so rare now in NYC. The installers are wonderful and neat. Ritchie calls the next day to insure the job was done to the customer's satisfaction. Who does that anymore? Ellen LWorking with Richie and his staff has been a terrific experience. He stands behind his. It is a pleasure to deal with a long long standing. I picked these guys because they got a lot of good reviews, and they did a great job. They were really nice, came out right away, and the job was done in about a week. Also, they had a really good selection of carpet with old school designs but also modern and bright colors. I had them put a runner on my wood stairs because they were really slippery and my dog kept falling. We are satisfied customers, especially the dog. Richie and his staff did a great job! Very helpful and informative with our decision. The installation was fast and they did a beautiful job. Highly recommended! I knew that I wanted something cozy for my first apartment! Bay Ridge Carpet recommended a great product for me and I was so happy when I saw the finished product with all my furniture on it. Thank you!!!! We chose Bay Ridge Carpet based on Yelp reviews and now we add our 5- star review. Quick, affordable, polite, tidy - what else can I say? We needed something tweaked after the carpet installation (our error, not theirs) and they showed up 2 days later, no charge for the work. They removed carpet from stairs, a hallway and 2 bedrooms. Great job, fabulous comfort and color. I will recommend Bay Ridge to any and all who ask. I had a wonderful experience with Bay Ridge Carpet. The sales team in the showroom were very knowledgeable of their products and patient with my decision making. I never felt pressured or rushed at any time. The installation team was very respectful, quick and clean while doing the job. Hard to find such good service these days like what I received at Bay Ridge Carpet. The attention to detail throughout the whole process is something you simply won't get at Home Depot or Lowe's. Would recommend them in a heartbeat. No BS, straightforward, courteous, and returns calls/job quotes quickly. We bought our Marmoleum flooring from Richie - - he's one of the few certified installers in the city, which is crucial if you're installing it as a sheet. We ended up buying the modular Marmoleum Click product from him, which meant our contractor installed it, but Richie fulfilled the materials order, delivered it, and kept us up to date on the shipping status of the material - - all crucial to keeping our kitchen renovation moving. A+++ would deal with again. They were helpful in the store, in choosing a high- quality and attractive vinyl tile for a kitchen and small hallway. Three installers arrived on time, worked quickly and did a very professional job, and cleaned up afterward. The results are excellent. I always prefer to use small, family- owned businesses rather than large home improvement chains. I recently had carpet installed by Bay Ridge Carpet. They were wonderful to work with - understanding, accommodating, and patient with my delays. The did a great job and I wholeheartedly recommend them.
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