Define Initial Perimeter with Tape

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

Pro tips for this step

• Oak Valley Designs Pro Tip: Order your landing carpet as a custom piece made from the same material and color as your stair treads for a seamless look.

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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.

Step 3 of 3: Step 3: Placing Your Order for Custom-Made Carpet Pieces

With your precise measurements in hand, you're ready to bring your vision to life! Place your order for the landing carpet as its own custom-sized piece. At Oak Valley Designs, we understand the importance of a cohesive look, so make sure this landing carpet is crafted from the same high-quality material and matches the color of the stair treads you'll be using. This careful coordination is essential for achieving that seamless, professional finished appearance you're striving for – The Oak Valley Difference. Of course, you'll also need to order the individual carpet treads for every step both above and below your new landing, completing your easy DIY stair remodel with confidence and style.

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Every video in how to install a carpet landing at the top of your stairs

1. Step 1: Step 1: Precise Measurement for Your Landing

   • 1:10–1:26 Measure and Customize Tape Outline
   • 0:07–0:30 Measure Bullnose Edge Width
   • 0:30–0:48 Define Initial Perimeter with Tape

2. Step 2: Step 2: Measuring Your Individual Stair Treads for a Perfect Fit

   • 0:54–1:39 Measure Stair Tread Depth
   • 0:21–0:53 Measure Stair Tread Width
   • 0:00–0:02 Prepare Stairs and Measure

3. Step 3: Step 3: Placing Your Order for Custom-Made Carpet Pieces

   • 1:10–1:26 Measure and Customize Tape Outline
   • 0:07–0:30 Measure Bullnose Edge Width
   • 0:30–0:48 Define Initial Perimeter with Tape (this video)