Tips Installing Carpet Rods
Carpet rods are commonly known as stair rods. Carpet rod is a decorative hardware used for carpet runner. In the past stair rods were used for the support of carpet runner on the stairs. But now lots of advancement in the technology carpet rods is used as decorative purpose.
It consists of long a bar, either solid or hollow core and the brackets are used to improve the decorative style. The brackets are kept on the either side of the carpet runners attached to wood of steps.
Carpet rods are made up of steel, iron, wood, aluminum or brass. To maintain strength, appearance and value the brass coated stair rods are used.
Tips for installing stair rods at home:
Selecting right style:
Stair rods are mainly for decoration. carpet rods are chosen in such a way that it matches your interior design. Carpets rods are available in many architectural styles as other hardware decorative pieces. They come in the form of wood, iron, brass and different chrome finishes.
Full carpet installation:
Usage of longer screws would fetch benefits like it holds the carpet tightly. They must go through the carpets and in some cases a thick underlay and even then it should be able to grip the stair way tightly in place.
Take the measurements:
Before purchasing stair rods it is important to take measurements of stair. Getting the right fit will avoid the problem of too big or too short. While taking measurements it is to be noticed that taking only the length of the rod is not important, but also focus on the size of the decorative finials that are used on the other end.
Pilot holes:
Drilling holes before the installation of carpet rods is a better way to make the installation a simple process.
Thus stair rods are used as decorative purpose.