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BradleyBill
11-15-05, 01:54 PM
I am going to replace my carpeted stairs with hardwood treads and paint the risers. I wasn't sure where to stop the carpeting at the top of the stairs. Should I stop is at the bottom of the top riser or wrap it around the bullnose and staple it at the top of the riser? If I try to wrap it do I use a tack strip? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Annette
11-15-05, 02:29 PM
i'd vote for just wrapping the bullnose & leaving the riser exposed like all the rest of them. :thumbup:
BradleyBill
11-15-05, 02:38 PM
Annette,

Do you know how the carpet should be attached if I wrap it?

BradleyBill

Annette
11-15-05, 02:42 PM
nope, no clue! sorry! :o

one of the installer guys will be along shortly to give you the how-to details! :thumbup:

good luck!
Daniel Wachtel
11-15-05, 05:47 PM
Staple it. Or you could install a matching wooden bullnose and carpet up to it on the hall side. It'll look like the upstairs is wood too.