There are two basic methods of installing carpet on wood stair treads. One is the waterfall method and the other is the cap and band installation. I am not a big fan of carpet, but I know many of you like to install carpet over your wood stair treads. The following are some basic instructions.

Obviously, you will need to remove the old carpet. Install the new wood stair treads. Stair Warehouse has many species of wood to choose from. I recommend a finished hard wood tread to put down first. Figure out how much carpet you will need by measuring across the wood stair tread. Apply a tack strip to the stair crotch location. Use a knee kicker to keep it in place. Once the carpet has been hooked to the tack strip you need to firmly attach it by sliding your carpet tool back and forth to compress the pins. Using your utility knife or carpet knife trim as needed. Staple every two inches and don't forget the edge of the riser.

Step away from the carpet after each tread and make sure everything is smooth and looks even. If it looks good continue on and have fun.