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Great For Renters with Carpeting and Plastic Runners
We haven't rented a place with carpet in over a decade. I spent a few weeks finding a clear plastic runner for our entry steps. I attempted uploading photos of my step by step but it didn't work so I'll do the best I can to keep this short. I didn't want carpet tape that would ruin our carpet because we're renters.Pros:- Easy to remove and it didn't rip out the filaments in our carpet.- Extremely sticky and tacky- Leaves no residue or adhesive on the carpet or plastic runner.- Was easy to remove from the carpet and plastic runnerCons: noneI fudged up during the first application because I ordered a runner that I thought was too short for the entry steps. It kept bunching up so I decided to search for carpet tape that wouldn't damage the carpet. That search lasted three weeks and found this tape that works for wood and carpet. This is one of the few brands that supports both wood and carpeting.Don't use scissors like they suggested because the tape is super sticky and when you cut the tape with scissors, it may stick to the blade and ruin the strip you just cut. I had to use scissors because the night before, I had stabbed myself with a knife cutting open another package so I used scissors. That's how I'm able to tell you to listen as they suggested and use a knife.The best way to apply the carpet tape for plastic runners on steps is to keep the tape on the roll and don't cut strips. Similar to taping up boxes, leave the tape on the roll, apply the tape where you need it, then take a knife and cut it. I wish I can post my pics so everyone can see it - y'all would be proud.Once all the strips are where you want them on the steps, start from the bottom step and start adhering the runner to the steps. I placed the carpet tape strips (2 only) of the bottom step directly under the bullnose.For the rest of the steps, I placed a strip on the left and on the right, horizontal, on top of the step, far back into the step, directly under the bullnose of the step above it.Tip for removing the backing and you're ready to stick the runner to the carpet tape. Find a corner of the strip and pinch underneath the carpet tape to peel the backing off of the carpet tape. I was struggling with the first application because I have no nails to pick and separate the backing from the carpet tape.I had to remove the top step strips because I had to adjust the amount of runner leading to foyer. I lifted it a bit to see if it were going to rip out the carpet but ot looked safe. I quickly ripped it up with NO damage to our carpet!! Then I had to remove the carpet tape from the plastic runner, NO ISSUES!This carpet tape is worth every penny!