Define Initial Perimeter with Tape
From how to measure a staircase with a landing for carpet stair treads · Step 1 of 3 · Video by Oak Valley Designs
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What happens in this clip
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.
Goal: Use painter's tape to mark the first straight edge of the carpet landing, extending it past any architectural features like a newel post, ensuring a minimum clearance of 2 inches.
What's used
Tools
- Painter's Tape
About the full video
This video details the specialized method of accurately measuring a stair landing for carpet installation. It involves using painter's tape to define the carpet's perimeter, ensuring precise cuts and a neat finish that aligns with existing stair treads and accounts for architectural features like posts.
What's said in this clip
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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Step 1 of 3: Your Landing's Blueprint: Measuring It As a Separate Piece
Think of your landing as a beautiful, distinct area – a separate, flat rectangular piece, much like a custom rug, completely independent of the stair treads above and below. This is key to achieving that perfect fit and seamless design. Carefully measure its full width and its full length across the entire platform. If your landing isn't a simple rectangle, perhaps it has graceful turns or unique angles, don't worry! Simply break it down into smaller, manageable rectangular sections. Measure each section individually, meticulously accounting for every corner and curve. For ultimate safety and comfort, especially for families with children or pets, ensure your landing is at least as wide as the stairway it serves and boasts a minimum depth of 36 inches in the direction of travel. A quick check with a level will give you peace of mind, confirming your landing is perfectly level and ready for its custom Oak Valley Designs piece.
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how to measure a staircase with a landing for carpet stair treads
Transforming your staircase with a landing can seem daunting, but with Oak Valley Designs, it's an empowering DIY project! This comprehensive guide walks you through accurately measuring your unique staircase, ensuring your custom carpet stair treads and landing piece achieve that coveted perfect fit and seamless, elegant look. We'll show you how to treat your landing as its own distinct, flat piece, separate from the individual stair treads, guaranteeing both style and safety for your family.
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