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How to Measure Stair Rise and Run
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Step 1 · Determine Total Rise
Place a long level or a straight edge on the finished floor of the lower level, extending it to the edge of the upper level's finished floor. Measure the vertical distance from the lower finished floor to the point where the level/straight edge meets the upper finished floor. This measurement is the total rise of the staircase.
Tools and Materials
Measuring Tape
Level
DURAL Squareline Profile 7/16 in. Square Edge Stainless Steel Metal Tile Edge Trim
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