Once you have torn out and cleaned up everything from your old stair carpet, it’s time to decide whether you want to fit your new one ‘the DIY way’ or hire a fitter to get the job done at an additional cost. Many people choose to fit their stairs flooring themselves, which is why this guide takes you through 5 simple steps on how to fit carpet on your stairs. It will help you make
First question: Is it easy to fit carpet yourself? If you take on the challenge to fit carpet yourself for the first time, it’s important you have a full understanding of the tools needed, the tasks required and any potential pitfalls. This article gives a clear overview of the requirements when laying your own carpet. Let’s dive right in. Here’s some other recommended articles that will help you with the planning How to measure carpet
If you’re thinking of laying laminate flooring yourself, a bit of planning will go a long way. For example, where do you want it to go – which room(s)? Do you want the room to look wider or longer? Will you have a floating, glued or nailed floor? In this post, we will address the key questions related to planning, removing, buying and fitting your laminate flooring. We also give advice on which laminate underlay you
A lot of our customers here at Underlay4u regularly ask for our advice on how to fit their own underlay in order to save a bit of the costs and time associated with DIY projects, and do things on their own schedule. We get it – life is busy these days. DIY jobs need to get done when they get done, and not at a time that will disrupt the rest of your life. Wouldn’t
Carpet is a sophisticated and stylish choice for the home and is the ideal choice for a cooler climate. If you’re installing brand new carpets in your home, you’ll want to know how much it costs to lay carpet per square metre so you can make smart choices that fit your budget. But there’s more to carpet laying than simply buying a good quality carpet at the right price. You’ll also need to think about
Skirting boards give a clean and neat finish between the walls and the floors in your property. In older houses, the boards themselves can be quite ornamental with an attractive moulded profile, whereas modern skirting boards tend to be much plainer. If you’re fitting new skirting boards, match them to the age of the house and attach them to the walls with glue or screws, making sure you mitre or scribe the joins for the
Whether you’re planning on doing the fitting on the stairs yourself, or simply trying to figure out how much carpet and underlay you will need, it can be tricky to know how to go about measuring floor space for stairs and on landings. Follow our easy guide to make sure you get it right. How to measure your stairs for carpet & underlay First, you’ll need a tape measure, a pencil, and some paper. Begin
