Define Initial Perimeter with Tape
From how to install a carpet landing at the top of your stairs · Step 3 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 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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how to install a carpet landing at the top of your stairs
Ready to transform your staircase? This DIY-friendly guide empowers you to achieve a beautiful, professional-looking result by detailing how to measure and install a carpet landing at the top of your stairs. We'll clarify that the landing requires a distinct, custom-sized carpet piece, not a standard stair tread, and walk you through accurate measurement techniques for all landing shapes, including tricky angles. Learn the essential dimensions and the correct installation sequence – securing the landing first, then your individual stair treads – to ensure a seamless, stylish, and safe transition for your family.
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