Measure and Cut Carpet — Measure Your Stair Width
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Carpet Stair Treads · Step 3 of 4
The short answer: Measure the width of the stair tread from stringer to stringer (e.
See all the stepsIn this video
Measure the width of the stair tread from stringer to stringer (e.g., 36 1/8 inches) and the depth from the nose to the back riser (e.g., 13 inches). To allow for trimming and a snug fit, cut the carpet pieces slightly larger than these measurements (e.g., 37 inches wide by 14 inches deep). Use a utility knife and a straight edge to ensure clean, straight cuts. You will need one carpet piece per tread.
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Measure and Cut Carpet — Measure Your Stair Width
Part of project
Carpet Stair Treads · Step 3 of 4
The short answer: Measure the width of the stair tread from stringer to stringer (e.
See all the stepsIn this video
Measure the width of the stair tread from stringer to stringer (e.g., 36 1/8 inches) and the depth from the nose to the back riser (e.g., 13 inches). To allow for trimming and a snug fit, cut the carpet pieces slightly larger than these measurements (e.g., 37 inches wide by 14 inches deep). Use a utility knife and a straight edge to ensure clean, straight cuts. You will need one carpet piece per tread.