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how to measure stairs for custom stair treads, including diagonal steps and varying widths
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Step 1 · Step 1: Count Your Steps & Gather Your Tools
Start by walking your staircase and counting each individual tread you plan to cover. (A fun fact: you'll always have one more riser than you have treads!) Next, let's get your toolkit ready. You don't need anything fancy, just the basics for a precise job: a good, rigid tape measure for accuracy, a carpenter's square to check your corners, a level to ensure your lines are true, some masking tape for temporary labels, and a pencil to jot down your numbers. Having everything on hand makes the process smooth and stress-free.
When counting steps, be sure to include any landing steps if they are to have custom treads.
When counting steps, be sure to include any landing steps if they are to have custom treads.
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