Carpet edge on staircase Question

[Jeremy2014]

Hello Experts,
So we have removed some wood paneling from the stairs, which were covering the spindles and now are wondering on how to tackle the edge between the carpet and the edge wood side floor, as previously this was covered by the paneling.
I wanted once the wood edge, nicely sanded and prep, to paint the same color as the spindle, but was wondering if we should use some type of stairs nosing/edging to protect the side carpet edge.
What are your thoughts?
Many thanks,
Jeremy

 

[foxhole]

Carpet would normally sit below the low timber with it finished over carpet gripper , but you could have a carpet fitter roll the edge for a tidy finish .

 

[Jeremy2014]

When you mean sit below the low timber, what do you mean exactly?

 

[jj4091]

I think Foxhole means there would be a verticle surface such as a skirting board witha gap to the gripper on the floor that the edge of carpet could be jammed into. Search for carpet fitting videos or info pages. You'll find different types of carpet grippers that might suit your requirements. Eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extra-Long...&hvtargid=pla-2281435176858&gad_source=1&th=1

 

[RrogerD]

Normally a long length of chrome-edged gripper rod is used.

 

[foxhole]

Normally a long length of chrome-edged gripper rod is used.

Never seen that done , would look a bodge .
This method is most common .

 

[RrogerD]

Never seen that done , would look a bodge .
This method is most common .

Horses for courses really.

 

[avonmouth]

Horses for courses really.

I've got the same as you and looks ok.