How To Fit Carpet To A Bullnose Stair In One Piece

How To Fit Carpet To A Bullnose Stair In One Piece
00:00 Intro
01:08 How to prep the bullnose stair
02:24 How to underlay your bullnose stair
03:27 How to cut your underlay to fit your bullnose stair
03:55 How to get the correct pile direction on your carpet
04:18 How to position and tuck your stair
05:55 How to staple the stair nosing
06:58 How to set the stair riser in
09:51 How to cut the carpet to fit the bullnose stair
11:57 How to make relief cuts for your bullnose stair
13:21 How to your your carpet into the corner of your stair
14:03 How to fix, tuck and cut around the bullnose riser
15:55 How to fit the bullnose stair
In this video we are demonstrating how to install a carpet to a bullnose stair in once piece of carpet using the cap and band style.
You will see how to prep and underlay your bullnose stair ready for your carpet, the techniques to cut and fit the stair and riser and how to make the relief cuts required to tuck and staple your carpet to your stair bullnose.
There are other methods on fitting a bullnose stair, however this is our preferred method.
The tools required to fit underlay and carpet to a bullnose stair are a slap hammer / staple hammer, carpet adhesive, straight blade knife, hook blade knife, hammer, bolster and staple gun.
Tools Required;
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[@homeimprovements]

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[@davefahy2375]

Absolutely fabulous channel. Great for DIYers sch as myself. I'm 79 and with not a lot of available cash so your series on carpeting stairs was of great use to me. 3 floors with 6 half landings and two sets of winders later all done (apart from the bottom bullnose step which I will complete tomorrow). Bought all I needed online including carpet, underlay and tools and saved £700! Thank you so much! Regards for the future and a Merry Christmas to all of you! Dave F.👍👍👍

[@user-ch9zs3fp3d]

As a floorlayer on 9 years I can honestly say I’ve never touched traditional carpet or any staircases in carpet , this video helped me complete a job I was concerned I couldn’t finish! Thanks alot

[@homeimprovements]

nice one mate appreciate it

[@sascofiasco-Ianf180]

Must admit, as an ex fitter who started 40 years ago, this way is very neat, when I was taught there was no glue or staples, all inch roundhead wood pins, 👍🏻

[@Paul_C83]

Fantastic video... just helped me so much. We have laminate flooring... i was putting carpet on the steps and laminate on the risers.... but it looked awful on the bull nose. So after watching this video I gave it a go and I am very happy with the results... no perfect but the family will never notice. Thanks alot for the help.

[@daleburton3591]

Thanks for an excellent video and being brilliantly informative. I saw your videos 10 months ago. They provided great instruction on how to carpet a stair case. I started my staircase this weekend. Thanks to your many vids on carpet laying the results I have achieved are very good. That is thanks to you guys. Keep up the great work and humour.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for the comment 🙌🙌

[@julianasouza3945]

Excelente. Excelentíssimo.

[@gwynmorris7199]

Many thanks Guys. Very helpful.

[@mubarek09041985]

You guys are great teachers. Much appreciated.

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you too!

[@el_you0999]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for your comment we much appreciate the support

[@786manor1]

Thank you for showing how to do this. Came across your video by accident, but need to do this on my step. Very good way of explaining the way to fit that step. I did it not perfect but will do. Thank you again.

[@homeimprovements]

Awesome thanks 😊

[@GaryInHell]

This exactly how basement steps are only 5 steps before the bottom are also exposed on the sides. Trying to convince my wife to just get rid of the carpet stairs but she won’t budge. I feel I can do the floor myself but these curved steps are another issue

[@MG-wp4gl]

Perfect.

[@jengodfrey3438]

Great help. Thank you ☺️

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it was helpful!

[@douglasmorris8364]

Cheers lads. Just what I needed to know today!

[@homeimprovements]

Our pleasure!😁😁😁

[@MrVacuumCleaner]

Another great video again - you have great knowledge Phil 👍🙂

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 👍💪🏼

[@davidbambrough5962]

brilliant work

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you

[@Mexregional]

Hello from S. California, Im from Mexico and currently living in the USA got involve into the restoration industry. I appreciate you guys sharing the knowledge of proper carpet installation. I subscribed and totally liked this video, thank you truly; Ricardo Provincia Salazar, IICRC certified member.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for these positive word much appreciated 🙌🙌

[@bradleyoriordan1786]

Great job 👏

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@shoaibw360]

I would love to see a video on a straight landing steps. How to insert a carpet step by step. Awesome video cheers.

[@homeimprovements]

Couple more videos on our channel bud 😊👍🏼

[@domfinn4532]

I’ve been in the trade for a long time. You can teach an old dog new tricks. I do all my bullnoses like this now. Works great specially in new builds with nosings not deep enough to allow you to cut net and fit cap and band 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Glad to hear it! 😊👌🏼👌🏼

[@poriordan21]

Nice and clear 😊✌🏼

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@janpalmer3025]

super model carpet layer

[@maxwellmc9734]

Great video copied all your tips for carpeting my bedroom and it looks fantastic thanks 👍👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😁😁😁

[@ozosbourn]

This is bang on mate cheers 👍

[@homeimprovements]

I hope we delivered oz 😊👍🏼

[@ozosbourn]

@@homeimprovements easy to follow I will have a few practice sessions on it next week. You make the curve detail look perfect 🤩

[@homeimprovements]

@@ozosbourn nice one mate appreciate it

[@bertiescunsbutch9323]

Very neat job, you must have worked with carpet fitters if you are not one.

[@warmonger9124]

Good video on how to install carpet on the first step.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks! 👍 😊

[@clickireland1113]

Lot of video makers could learn from you guys. Actually perfectly made I think well done lads thanks

[@homeimprovements]

Much appreciated!

[@abdulwadud363]

His videos are always very detailed and helpful

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you think so!😊😊

[@patrickgarrett3814]

Looks good. Best way for me is do the kick plate separate than the tread.

[@eclipseflooringdaz1656]

Neat and tidy mate 👍🏽

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 👍

[@Passionbloom52]

This has been really helpful

[@homeimprovements]

Awsome 😊💪🏼

[@viralvideostrending5782]

💯🔥🔥

[@oatesprojects]

Grrat job lads and great tutorial 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😁💪🏼

[@traceynicholson6774]

Well just generally watching diy and 10 minutes in this was a subscribe the banta is class and you just can't stop watching turned into a Netflix binge watch great job guys 👍 professional job done with English Class 😂😁😁😁😁

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks these sort comments while I press on keep on grinding 🙌🙌😉🔥

[@paul_yt2254]

You should do the bullnose first and stretch away before finishing the step.

[@paul_yt2254]

I commented too soon.......you did the bullnose wrong aswell. 🤦‍♂️💩💩💩

[@homeimprovements]

This method is completely fine, yes there is many method to a bullnose

[@homeimprovements]

Come on there is many methods

[@vinnielaezza9958]

Do you have a video for installing hybrid flooring on a bullnose stair tread?

[@fannycraddock99]

You appeared on my FB feed. No idea why I am watching this but it's fascinating and addictive. You made an excellent job. How long did you have to train for to be able to do this so well?

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks we appreciate it and few years on the tools I’d say before you can go off on your own 😊😊😊

[@bradlewzey3567]

Nice job but it's quicker to just cap and band it you've got a nice lip to play with on this job

[@50rbrt]

Duo-fast is the best tacker have mine for 30 yrs not sure if you can get it anymore

[@jasephase2k933]

Good job shapeing carpet & pining until was fitted

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@gamerlegend8420]

Glad I have seen this because I'm doing my stairs so this will help me alot

[@homeimprovements]

Good luck 😁

[@gamerlegend8420]

@@homeimprovements cheers

[@victoriakinnunen352]

Entertaining and fun videos. Found your channel and hade to see if you in UK, works in the same way we do in Sweden. Defenetlly gona keep watching your videos. 👌👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊 means a lot to us hope we keep you entertained ✌🏼

[@stevehamman4465]

Or you can cap it and band it! Tread first then a one piece band for the riser! 10min most!

[@homeimprovements]

This is much faster,you have to bare in mind you have to talk a lot

[@dheysecarbonera3200]

I really want this guys come to changing my carpet there are very handsome and doing a good job

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks much appreciated 🙌🔥

[@richardlangford2658]

Quick question. I see you cap and banded the bottom step. Why not do the same to the rest of them so they all match?

[@user-en7pb7tk3i]

❤❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊

[@tonyrea1010]

I used to wear jeans like that as a young man carpet fitting, now I’m walking like I’ve lost my horse 🙁

[@antonytheolddog8626]

33 year years myself mate. My dad who taught me back in the day, said you never wear knee pads , there for wimps and you need to wear your cartlage in and flatten your knee caps.. Over 10 years I did that, until snickers pants came around.. The absolute bastard was so full of it...😂 50 odd now and I'm walking like John Wayne too mate.. But I have a pair of pro knees that help take the strain.. Keep the faith brother's..😎🤟

[@homeimprovements]

Agreed mate we invested in some pads now 🙌🙌

[@paulclarke-lg7ym]

Wicked chanel lads 👍👍 I'm a fitter myself and just getting back into things. What should I be charging per metre to fit carpet now days? Also fitting prices on other materials would massively help me out. Also fit Domestic vinyl. Commercial vinyl Lvt

[@homeimprovements]

We’ve left now but was £5 m2 carpet min fit £60 stair min fit £120 vinyl min fit £60 😊

[@paulclarke-lg7ym]

@@homeimprovements Nice one, thanks for reply mate. All helps 👍👍

[@chiragdudhela]

Amazing video Can u suggest the best nail gun for best performance for carpet finishing Thanks in advance

[@homeimprovements]

Me4000 by spot nails 😊

[@chiragdudhela]

Thanks lot for your suggestion

[@bullettooth-tony9349]

When you split the riser and put the knife under the corner of the nose just cut straight and it wraps around perfect

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you for your helpful advice 😊

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Pincer pliers mate...it's the future, like garlic bread.😎🤟

[@homeimprovements]

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@jonnydrone3493]

Hi guys What size staples do you use and do the staples go into the top part of the stair? The tread?

[@homeimprovements]

we are using to 18 mm staple 🙌🙌

[@magaiver9bento899]

meu Boa noite para o mestre da instalação de piso de laminados de madeira já coloquei muitas escada de carpe piso de borracha e de madeira

[@homeimprovements]

That’s great to hear 🙌🙌

[@robertmclean6927]

Great information, use of a tripod would prevent irritating cameraman interference.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for you advice 👍🏻

[@richardswaby6339]

it wasn't an interference. I liked it.

[@Dan-zc8vt]

Great video! Gotta be winders next?😁

[@bradleyoriordan1786]

Thanks Dan coming soon 😊

[@homeimprovements]

Coming soon!

[@NzRasengan]

8:33 hes enjoying the smell xD

[@Kirsty178]

The carpet on the floor. Do you put gripper on the floor at the start of the steps. Do you have to cut up a gripper on the floor so you can shape it to the step.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for your comment, yes put gripper on the floor. We will try and get a video done to cover this for you

[@stuartbuckell8940]

Just watched your video of doing a bull nose, it made me laugh as a carpet fitter myself for 40 years plus I could of stitched two in less time!!

[@homeimprovements]

Congratulations

[@bertiescunsbutch9323]

Watch yer head on the door frame.

[@chriseverett1142]

What size staples do you use

[@homeimprovements]

We use 18-22mm 👍🏻

[@Davey441]

What size staples are used for the nose with the staple gun? Thanks.

[@homeimprovements]

We use around 22mm

[@Davey441]

@@homeimprovements 22mm? Quite big staples then. I would have thought that 12mm would have been sufficient. Thanks.

[@moorwatch9654]

You should do a fitting of a runner on straight stair and winder, you can cone and do mine if you like 🤣

[@homeimprovements]

🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@davypatt1]

Now how do you do it in two pieces.

[@Jayjay-ji7ty]

Out of curiosity why not do every step with the wrapped bulllnose look instead of waterfall??

[@homeimprovements]

Just common practise in the uk not sure why 😊

[@Jayjay-ji7ty]

@@homeimprovements in Canada we rarely do waterfall unless steps have no bull nose... or we add a nose

[@itellyouwhy6957]

mark the bullnose with a pencil. screw the stair off and use the actual stair as your template. Saves all the faffing around.

[@eh2179]

Just had our staircase re-carpeted and noticed each step had a ‘nose’ and wanted carpet wrapped around each one. Carpet fitter wasn’t too happy but did it for us for £70 extra on top of regular fitting price (from Tapi Carpets in the UK). It looks fantastic! He told us it’s called Hollywood style and yes, popular in the US but not in the UK. We love our new stair carpet!

[@homeimprovements]

Correct and yep standard to charge as it’s more time consuming 😊😊

[@glenhays557]

Why don't you hand sew it so you can keep the same look as the rest of stair case

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

To think carpet fitters are on about £3 m2. That bullnose only cost about £1.50 to be fitted....

[@homeimprovements]

£5 plus these days but stairs are not done to the m2 set price £150 too much work and time 😊👌🏼

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

@@homeimprovements good money then, how long does the average staircase take to do?

[@homeimprovements]

@@Fake-moon-landing. The average staircase is 2-3 hours, depending on the person👍

[@jb-es5zj]

$9.15/sq for me and then id charge about 25 for the bullnose as well

[@ACAIDC]

It looks great! But I don’t think carpet in a hallway will last long.

[@bronzeshield6382]

I don't think it seems physically possible, not realistic at all

[@homeimprovements]

What

[@mrdavis5875]

That pad needs cut to the edge of nose and should be done in 2 pieces not 1... this is a hack job...besides the stairs don't match...more problems with this video...learn the proper way bro... this is all wrongfrom the word go..

[@homeimprovements]

🤣🤣🤣 uk regs this is absolutely correct don’t make fake internet claims Dave stop telling porky pies little man