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Visualize Tread Size with Tape — Find the Right Fit for Your Oak Valley Designs Carpet Tread

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how to measure stairs for carpet stair treads · Step 5 of 5

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To ensure you are happy with the chosen carpet tread size, use painter's tape to outline the calculated width and depth on your actual stair treads. This allows you to visually account for elements like corner posts, spindles, and walls. If you find you want to see more carpet, you can adjust the tape outward and add a couple of inches to your order. Conversely, if you prefer to expose more wood, you can move the tape inward and make your tread smaller. This visual step is a reliable way to finalize your desired carpet stair tread dimensions.

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I want to share with you just a little helpful tip to make sure that you're happy with the size tread that you're ordering and that it works great on your staircase. You can take in account for your corner post, your spindles, your walls, and make sure it's exactly what

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