Complete Perimeter Taping — Uncover Your Staircase's Unique Turn: Landing or Winder Steps?

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After establishing the initial straight edge, make a precise turn with the painter's tape. Extend the tape straight down towards the far side of the existing stair tread that meets the landing. This ensures a perfectly straight and continuous line from the edge of the stair treads to the landing carpet. Then, make another turn and run the tape straight back along the wall. Finally, complete the perimeter by making the final turn around the back wall until the tape meets the starting point at the front edge of the bullnose. This creates a full, enclosed outline for the carpet.

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turn, go straight down, and you go all the way to the far side of this stair tread so that it has a perfectly straight line from the edge of your treads down to your landing. And then you run your painters tape straight back. You make the turn all the way around the back wall. And then it goes to meet the front edge of that bullnose.

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Complete Perimeter Taping — Uncover Your Staircase's Unique Turn: Landing or Winder Steps?

Beginner

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how to measure an L-shaped staircase for carpet stair treads · Step 1 of 3

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After establishing the initial straight edge, make a precise turn with the painter's tape. Extend the tape straight down towards the far side of the existing stair tread that meets the landing. This ensures a perfectly straight and continuous line from the edge of the stair treads to the landing carpet. Then, make another turn and run the tape straight back along the wall. Finally, complete the perimeter by making the final turn around the back wall until the tape meets the starting point at the front edge of the bullnose. This creates a full, enclosed outline for the carpet.

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turn, go straight down, and you go all the way to the far side of this stair tread so that it has a perfectly straight line from the edge of your treads down to your landing. And then you run your painters tape straight back. You make the turn all the way around the back wall. And then it goes to meet the front edge of that bullnose.

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how to measure an L-shaped staircase for carpet stair treads

Beginner

An L-shaped staircase, often called a quarter-turn, brings unique architectural charm to your home. But when it comes to adding the safety and style of carpet stair treads, its 90-degree turn can seem a little tricky to measure. Don't worry, we're here to empower your DIY journey! The secret to a perfect, custom fit for your Oak Valley Designs treads is to see your L-shaped staircase as three distinct areas: the first straight flight, the turning section, and the second straight flight. The way you approach the turn—whether it's a spacious landing or elegant winder steps—will guide your measuring strategy. For straight sections, you'll precisely measure each tread's width and depth. For a landing, it's one simple, larger measurement. For winder steps, each unique, tapered step gets its own careful attention. And here’s a pro tip for peace of mind: always measure from the *tread edge to tread edge*, never wall to wall. This ensures your custom treads fit beautifully, even if your walls aren't perfectly square, delivering the safety and elegance your family deserves.

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Videos in this project

Step 1 video 1

Align Carpet Landing with Treads

Step 1 video 2

Measure Bullnose Edge Width

Step 1 video 3

Complete Perimeter Taping

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Step 2 video 1

Measure Stair Tread Width

Step 2 video 2

Measure Stair Tread Depth

Step 2 video 3

Measure and Align First Stair Tread

Step 3 video 1

Measure and Customize Tape Outline

Step 3 video 2

Define Initial Perimeter with Tape