Work from side to side, using vise grips to pull the carpet free from the riser. Cut the carpet into smaller sections as you go. Fix the stair using one of the methods above.

Start by removing your old and worn out stair carpet including the padding underneath. Check your stairs for any structural damage and repair any broken risers or steps.

Carpet Mistakes And How To Avoid Them The first most common mistake homeowners make when installing carpet on stairs is not cleaning the stairs thoroughly beforehand.

How to Fix Burned Carpet You can patch a small hole, tear or burn using techniques that will make the repair virtually invisible.

Carpet won’t get rid of the squeaks entirely, but it will muffle the sound, and make your stairs feel cozier.” — Lauren Landers, Contributing Writer How to Quiet Noisy Stairs 1.