Carpet stair rods are thin metal attached to each stair in order to of hold a carpet runner firmly in place as well as for decorative purposes. Not only that they add a decorative and stylish feature to the carpet runners, they also provide extra protection to the users of the stairs as well. Stair carpet rods are commonly made of steel, iron, wood, aluminum and brass. However, Brass and brass plated carpet rods are oftentimes preferred by most homeowners because it is less expensive but still shares the same quality, strength and beauty as the expensive rods do.
If you have a carpet runner and you want to install carpet rod to make it more stunning and safer in place, here are some tips to help you to avoid mistakes before and during the installation. First, you should be able to get the right measurement of your stairs to avoid purchasing a rod which is too big or too short for your stairs tread and riser. If you already your stairs measurement, the next thing to do is to be able to choose the right stair carpet rod that would go perfectly with your stair runner. The stair rod should complement and enhance the beauty of your carpet runner and your home’s interior design. You will be able to select the perfect stair rod that would match your carpet runner if you are going to bring with you a sample of your carpet runner before you go shopping for rods. This will allow you to minimize mistakes and additional expenses if you will find out later that your rod and runner doesn’t match at all. Lastly, installation of the stair rods will be easier for you if you will have to drill holes for the screw on each staircase so that when you start installing the rods, the process will be more spontaneous. Carpet runner rods must be properly installed to keep the carpet runners securely fixed in place and safe for everybody in the household.