Measure and Mark Stair Tread Placement

What happens in this clip

To ensure consistent and straight placement of the carpet treads, measure the desired distance from the edge of the stairs. Then, use blue painter's tape to create parallel guide lines up the entire staircase. This helps in visually aligning each tread.

Goal: Create guides for even tread application

What's used

Tools

• Tape Measure
• Yardstick

Materials

• Blue Painter's Tape

About the full video

This project involves installing peel-and-stick carpet stair treads on wooden stairs to improve safety, comfort, and aesthetics. The process includes unboxing the treads, measuring and marking the stairs for consistent placement, and then applying each tread.

Step 1 of 4: Your DIY Journey Begins: Count Your Treads and Gather Your Toolkit

Every successful DIY project starts with the right preparation! First, take a moment to count the number of treads on your straight staircase. (A little pro tip: you'll always have one more riser than treads!) Once you've got your count, it's time to gather your essential toolkit. For precision and professional-looking results, you'll want a rigid tape measure for truly accurate readings, a carpenter's square to keep your lines perfectly straight, a level to ensure everything is spot-on, masking tape for clear markings, and a trusty pencil for noting down those crucial measurements. Having these ready will make your measuring process smooth and stress-free.

Open this step in the guide

Other videos for this step

• Prepare Stairs and Measure
• Measure and Mark Tread Placement