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   ChicagoMike | Dec 19, 2007 01:20am | #1

   I use something I call homasote. I hope I spelled that right. It is a grey sheet of what looks like recycled paper about 1/2" thick. It absorbs shock and spills and stays rigid. I usually get it from HD.

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   jackplane | Dec 19, 2007 01:20am | #2

   assuming these are wool runners and not wall to wall, you could cut pieces of 1/4" masonite hardboard to fit riser and runner, duct tape joints together. then blue tape to treads.

   Expert since 10 am.

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   marathonman | Dec 19, 2007 01:33am | #3

   In this particular situation it is wall to wall.  Your suggestion for runners is good.  Does the constant pounding of feet combined with the give in the covered carpet not cause the blue tape to continuely fail?  I will give it a go with a runner job.

    

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   jackplane | Dec 19, 2007 01:38am | #4

   blue tape will hold to finished wood but not wool carpet, i'd try reg. masking tape or duct tape to the carpet in an inconspicuos area.

   Expert since 10 am.

   Edited 12/18/2007 5:38 pm ET by jackplane

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   CAGIV | Dec 19, 2007 02:40am | #5

   Why can you not use the carpet film over a wool carpet?

   Never thought about it or seen any warnings against before but we use quite a bit of the carpet sheild.

   Thanks Neil

   

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   RichBeckman | Dec 19, 2007 03:37am | #6

   "Q Why can't you put Carpet Protection on natural fiber (wool) carpet?A Due to the differences in natural fibers (levels of oils, enzymes, etc.) we can't guarantee how the adhesive will react. Some Berbers contain natural fibers."

   http://www.protectiveproducts.com/faq.html#1

   Rich Beckman

   Oh, and it's the same old story
   Ever since the world began
   Everybody got the runs for glory
   Nobody stop and scrutinize the plan
   Nobody stop and scrutinize the plan
   Nobody stop and scrutinize the planPaul Simon, 1973

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   Danno | Dec 19, 2007 04:54am | #7

   You might try contacting these people--I did and they sent me samples of their floor protection sheets. They may have something that would work for you. The company name is KS and their toll free phone # is 888-578-5573 and their web site is http://www.dropcloth.com . It is basically similar to felt with a plastic film backing. They may have a suggestion, or a special product for what you need to do.

   Maybe you could get something like Velcro that would stick to the wool carpet and glue it to the back of some protective sheets.

    

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   Piffin | Dec 19, 2007 05:26am | #9

   They have great stuff. I'd use it for this in a heartbeat! 

    

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   marathonman | Dec 19, 2007 02:47pm | #10

   I have visited their web site and will give them a call today.  It looks promising.  Thanks to all.

   John

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   Grott | Dec 19, 2007 07:20pm | #11

   Is the wool carpet a berber or cut pile? If it is cut pile could you mechanicaly fasten (screws nails) wood or hard board treads over a canvas runner to protect the treads and risers?Garett

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   marathonman | Dec 20, 2007 02:38pm | #12

   I would love to follow this suggestion however the client would have nothing to do with any mechanical fasteners going into the stairs even though they are covered.  Thanks for the note.

   john

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   Piffin | Dec 19, 2007 05:24am | #8

   Have you tried surface pro from wwwdropcloth.com ?

    

    

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