Define Initial Perimeter with Tape — Your Landing's Blueprint: Measuring It As a Separate Piece

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Take painter's tape and place it along the edge where the carpet will begin on the landing. Extend this tape in a straight line, making sure it goes past any obstacles such as a newel post. Crucially, the tape must maintain a minimum distance of 2 inches from the post or any turning point. If this clearance is less than 2 inches, it can complicate the manufacturing process for the custom carpet landing.

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After you do that, you're going to take your painters tape and you're going to bring it straight out this way past your post. Make sure you clear this turn. This cannot be less than 2 in or it starts to get a little weird when we manufacture the landing. Okay, so this has to be longer than 2 in. Make the

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Define Initial Perimeter with Tape — Your Landing's Blueprint: Measuring It As a Separate Piece

Beginner

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how to measure a staircase with a landing for carpet stair treads · Step 1 of 3

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Take painter's tape and place it along the edge where the carpet will begin on the landing. Extend this tape in a straight line, making sure it goes past any obstacles such as a newel post. Crucially, the tape must maintain a minimum distance of 2 inches from the post or any turning point. If this clearance is less than 2 inches, it can complicate the manufacturing process for the custom carpet landing.

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After you do that, you're going to take your painters tape and you're going to bring it straight out this way past your post. Make sure you clear this turn. This cannot be less than 2 in or it starts to get a little weird when we manufacture the landing. Okay, so this has to be longer than 2 in. Make the

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how to measure a staircase with a landing for carpet stair treads

Beginner

Transforming your staircase with a landing can seem daunting, but with Oak Valley Designs, it's an empowering DIY project! This comprehensive guide walks you through accurately measuring your unique staircase, ensuring your custom carpet stair treads and landing piece achieve that coveted perfect fit and seamless, elegant look. We'll show you how to treat your landing as its own distinct, flat piece, separate from the individual stair treads, guaranteeing both style and safety for your family.

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Step 1 video 1

Measure and Customize Tape Outline

Step 1 video 2

Measure Bullnose Edge Width

Step 1 video 3

Define Initial Perimeter with Tape

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Step 2 video 1

Measure Stair Tread Depth

Step 2 video 2

Measure Stair Tread Width

Step 2 video 3

Prepare Stairs and Measure

Step 3 video 1

Measure Bullnose Edge Width

Step 3 video 2

Measure and Customize Tape Outline