How to attach stair treads?

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Author Message   Liz Citizen Username: Mschiquita Post Number: 63 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 - 6:00 pm:        We just got stair treads, the kind that look like an oval braided rug - they were SUPPOSED to be non-skid...what is the best way to tack them down without damaging the lovely hard wood beneath? thanks in advance!   NRL Citizen Username: Nrl Post Number: 355 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 - 8:36 pm:        You can use decorative bars that span the bottom of the risers for added support. You will still need to tack the runner down with brad nails or staples since the bars are mostly for decorative purposes. We had a runner installed last year and they used electric staple guns.   Richard O'Connor Citizen Username: Roconn Post Number: 20 Registered: 6-2001 Posted on Friday, December 5, 2003 - 7:23 am:        Liz, My suggestion would be either: 1 or 2 small brad nails on the ends OR Double Sided Carpet Tape. I've used the carpet tape at my parents to hold runners down and last year when we replaced the runner (and had to do the tape too) it peeled right up without making a mark. Richard   Liz Citizen Username: Mschiquita Post Number: 64 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Friday, December 5, 2003 - 7:59 am:        Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. I am off to Home Depot...to also buy some salt/sand/etc for this noreaster that's brewing :-)