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Stair Tread Measurement
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Step 2 · Step 2: Find Your Tread Width
Using your measuring tape, measure the full width of the stepping surface from the far left side to the far right side. This measurement helps you choose a tread size that offers the ideal coverage for your family's needs, creating a uniform, professional look. Precision here ensures your treads will be perfectly centered and look fantastic.
If your stairs have a bullnose or curved edge, measure to the furthest protruding point of the tread.
If your stairs have a bullnose or curved edge, measure to the furthest protruding point of the tread.
General Hazard
Do not measure to the very edge of the stair framing, but to the visible edge of the tread itself.

