Define Initial Perimeter with Tape — Conquering the Corner: Measuring Your Landing or Winder Steps

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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 — Conquering the Corner: Measuring Your Landing or Winder Steps

Beginner

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

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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

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

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