Stair Carpet Installation in Kanata & Ottawa West
Stair carpet installation in Kanata is one of the specialties Kanata Carpet Pros is known for — and it's the job most homeowners across Ottawa West don't want to trust to a general handyman. Stairs are the highest-traffic surface in any two-storey home, so they need extra-durable, stair-grade carpet, a firm high-traffic underpad, and a tight, power-stretched wrap that stays put for years. We install both waterfall and wrapped (Hollywood) styles, match carpet for stairs to your hallway when you want a seamless look, and finish every nosing cleanly so there are no loose edges to trip on. Free in-home quotes are typically returned within one business hour.
- Waterfall & wrapped (Hollywood) styles
- Extra-durable stair-grade carpet
- Tight, safe tread wrap
- Matching runners available
- 10-lb high-traffic underpad
- Licensed, insured & WSIB-covered
Our Stair Installation Process in Kanata
Step 1: Free Quote
Tell us about your space and we'll respond within 1 business hour with transparent pricing.
Step 2: In-Home Measure
We come to your Kanata home, measure precisely, and bring carpet samples.
Step 3: Professional Service
Our local crew completes your project on time, on budget, and spotlessly clean.
Waterfall vs wrapped (Hollywood) stairs
There are two ways to carpet a staircase, and the right one depends on your budget, how the stairs look from below, and how much wear they take. Here's how each style works and which suits Kanata homes.
Waterfall — the fast, budget-friendly choice
In a waterfall install the carpet drapes straight over the front nose of each step and falls cleanly to the tread below. It uses less material and less labour, so it's the lighter-budget option and installs quickly. It's a solid pick for basement stairs, townhome flights, and any staircase you don't see straight-on from the room below.
Wrapped (Hollywood) — the premium, longer-lasting choice
A wrapped, or Hollywood, install upholsters the carpet tightly around each tread and riser, hugging the nosing on every step. It takes more time and material but looks custom, wears far longer, and gives noticeably better grip. This is what most Kanata two-storey singles choose for the main staircase, especially on open flights that are visible from the front hall.
Which suits your Kanata home?
If your staircase is the first thing guests see or gets constant family traffic, wrapped is worth the upgrade. If it's a back or basement flight, waterfall keeps the cost down without sacrificing durability. We'll walk your stairs, show you both on samples, and give you a written price for each so you can decide.
Stair carpet installation cost
Stair carpet pricing depends on tread count, style (waterfall vs wrapped), and whether you carry the carpet onto the upstairs hall. Here are real all-in ranges for common Kanata staircases so you can budget before we visit.
| Project | Typical scope | Installed price range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard staircase (13–14 treads) | 2-storey single | $400 – $700 |
| Stairs + upstairs hall | ~250 sq ft | $1,100 – $1,900 |
| Runner on wood stairs | per flight | $350 – $600 |
Ranges include material, 10-lb high-traffic underpad, and labour. Your written fixed-price quote confirms the exact all-in number before any work begins.
Built for high-traffic Kanata stairs
Stairs take more abuse than any floor in the house, so we build them to hold up. Every staircase we do gets extra-durable stair-grade carpet over a firm 10-lb high-traffic underpad, then a power-stretched wrap that keeps the carpet tight against every tread and riser for years.
Stair-grade carpet that resists crushing
We steer Bridlewood and Morgan's Grant families toward tight-loop and dense twist carpets rated for stairs — they shrug off the daily pounding a two-storey home puts on the main flight and won't flatten out in the middle of the treads.
10-lb underpad and a power-stretched wrap
A firm 10-lb pad gives stairs the support they need, and power-stretching (not knee-kicking) pulls the carpet drum-tight so the wrap stays crisp on every nosing. It's the difference between stairs that still look sharp years later and stairs that go loose and lumpy — something Beaverbrook and Kanata Lakes homeowners notice fast.
Already have carpeted stairs that are loose, worn, or coming away at the nosing? We can repair those too, or price a fresh install.
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard 13–14 tread staircase runs about $400–$700 installed, with the carpet, high-traffic underpad, and labour all included. Wrapped (Hollywood) stairs sit at the top of that range because each tread and riser is upholstered by hand. You get a written, fixed price before we start — no per-tread surprises on the day.
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Free estimates. Same-week installation available. Licensed & insured.