Home Improvement Guide 101

Carpet rods are thin rods that are attached to each stair in order to hold the carpet or carpet runners in place. They have a long history in homes and were commonly used in the Victorian era. Therefore carpet rods are making a comeback in homes, especially those that are being restored. They add a new level of elegance and attention to detail to a home, antique or new. Stair carpet rods are made of a variety of different materials including steel, iron, wood, aluminum and brass. Brass carpet rods are considered the most cost effective of the different types of rods and add just as much beauty as the other types. These rods are generally used to complement wood flooring stairs as well as to protect both wood and carpet flooring. Carpet runner rods are a good investment for any home as they help to protect the stairs as well as make stairs with carpet runners more safe so that people do not trip over the bunched carpet.

If you have a carpet runner on your stairs or just wish to install carpet rods for the decorative look it is a fairly easy do it yourself home improvement project. Here are some tips that will help make the installation process a little easier if you are trying it yourself at home. First it is important to take accurate measurements of your stairs as that is vital information to have when you go to the store to purchase the rods. When you are measuring for these carpet stair rods it is important to include not only the rod, but also the decorative finials in your final measurements to ensure the whole thing will fit across your stairs. Also it is important to consider the decor of you home when determining which rods and decorative finials you would like to purchase. Make sure the rods match the decor of your home so that they add a new level of elegance, texture and color to your home. Also when purchasing rods consider buying them in a set, as that will be cheaper than buying them individually. Each stair needs its own carpet rod so when buying be sure to buy enough to do the whole staircase. If you are planning on installing rods over fully carpeted stairs be sure to use longer screws as there is more material to go through before reaching the actual stair to anchor the rod in correctly. Another tip that will help avoid frustration is drill a pilot hole through the carpet and stair to ensure correct and stable placement of the rod. Stairway carpet rods add so much to your home and not only provide protection from wear and tear on your stairway, but also from tripping on a bunched stairway runner.