Advice on protecting carpet in hall and stairs during building works

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Like the fool I am I have had new carpet fitted before window replacement which I involves removing existing metal frames and old remaining box frames .
What's the best product and how to tackle the stairs ?

The work is being done by a builder I've used before ,he's self employed a lovely guy but not the tidiest so I'd prefer to sort floor protection myself .

That plastic film that’s slightly sticky on one side? Purpose made for the job, I think.

Taktec brand carpet protection film. You can get it at Wickes, Screwfix etc.

We had our ceilings plastered with newish carpet and they didn’t incur any damage.

https://www.toolstation.com/taktec-c600-carpet-protection-film/p68153

If the carpet cost a lot of money, why not speak to the carpet fitter about getting it taken up and then re-fitted after the work? It can be done.

Roll and stroll - carpet cover

If the carpet cost a lot of money, why not speak to the carpet fitter about getting it taken up and then re-fitted after the work? It can be done.
I'd not considered that .It wasn't expensive ,my finances are a bit limited 🙂

This. Our builders installed this on the first day before they did anything messy.

Plastic carpet cover is made for the job. It's like a giant meter-wide roll of low-tack Sellotape that sticks over your carpet. We had a big insurance job done – obviously they didn't want to make any more damage – they used that on the carpeted floors and corrugated plastic sheets on the hard floors.

Ok ,thank you .Would the sticky back film not get ripped /pierced with booted feet carrying heavy frames ?
Does it withstand foot fall ?
Could dustsheets go over or is that a trip hazard ?

The plastic sticky stuff is very effective but you need to watch your step while it’s in place as it is a little slippery.

ok ,thank you .I knew MN would be able to help!

We’ve had some down on the stairs landing (ie heavily trafficked)for 6 weeks and it’s still intact. I wouldn’t go for the most budget option if that’s a concern - at least something sold at Screwfix or a similar trade counter.

yes we had this down for a job and it worked really well