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Stair Treads

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Step 4 · Choose Your 'Reveal'

The 'reveal' is the space of exposed wood on the left and right sides of your tread. A common reveal is a half-inch to one inch on each side, but it's a matter of personal style. This final choice brings your design vision to life, perfectly balancing the warmth of the tread with the character of your stairs.

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Use painter's tape to outline where you'd like your carpet placed on your stairs and/or landings before ordering.

Use painter's tape to outline where you'd like your carpet placed on your stairs and/or landings before ordering.

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