If you do want to give this project a try on your own then follow these steps.
Replace carpet on stairs with wood cost.
The carpet padding and the labor.
Replace carpeted stairs with wood cost.
For 10 to 12 steps this costs 1 080 to 2 700 including carpet removal.
A carpenter might not tackle this part of the job but you can hire a handyman for 60 to 65 an hour.
The cost to install carpet depends on three factors.
Assuming that the stair case has 17 20 stairs that s a total estimated cost of 1 700 to 4 000.
To start removing carpet costs 75 to 300.
If you re going to do that measure the tread size cut the tread and then attach it.
In this video we re using a tread that already has a rounded front.
The other option is to replace the tread piece entirely with a hardwood border.
Depending on the contractor staining and finishing with a urethane product the newly installed stairs might be included with the job.
They also provide carpet cleaning for only 60 and rug cleaning for 160.
Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options.
Install the treads starting at the bottom stair using 2 1 4 inch trim screws.
We did this project over a full weekend and two additional weeks nights following.
Space the holes on the treads evenly.
Attach that piece with construction adhesive and nails as well.
My husband and i recently tore the carpet from our stairs and painted the wood underneath creating a fresh clean and modern look.
If you prefer you can round over a piece of wood.
At the home depot the cost of carpet installation is free on purchases of 699 or more.
Once the carpet is gone you ll pay 100 to 200 per step.
For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 250 square feet the cost to install carpet starts at 4 28 5 94 per square foot.
This is our stairs before.
Aside from the cost to install carpet on stairs there are other services that are involved with regards to carpet stairs many carpet subs offer carpet repair services for only 100 to 150 depending on the damage on the material.
Measure and cut the stair treads to size.