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1. 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread From How to Install Carpet Stair Treads on Curved Stairs, Step 1: Measure Tread Dimensions

   Using a tape measure, accurately measure the width of the stair tread where the carpet will sit. The installer measures 12.5 inches. He then decides to add a half-inch to the measurement, cutting the carpet to 13 inches, to ensure a very snug fit, noting that a previous piece was 'a little tight.' Unroll the carpet and use scissors to carefully cut a straight line across the carpet, following the measured width.

2. 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread From How to Install Carpet Treads on Concrete Basement Stairs, Step 2: Measure and Mark Treads

   Using a tape measure, accurately measure the width of the stair tread where the carpet will sit. The installer measures 12.5 inches. He then decides to add a half-inch to the measurement, cutting the carpet to 13 inches, to ensure a very snug fit, noting that a previous piece was 'a little tight.' Unroll the carpet and use scissors to carefully cut a straight line across the carpet, following the measured width.

3. 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread From How to Install Carpet Treads on Metal Spiral Stairs, Step 2: Measure and Cut Carpet Treads

   Using a tape measure, accurately measure the width of the stair tread where the carpet will sit. The installer measures 12.5 inches. He then decides to add a half-inch to the measurement, cutting the carpet to 13 inches, to ensure a very snug fit, noting that a previous piece was 'a little tight.' Unroll the carpet and use scissors to carefully cut a straight line across the carpet, following the measured width.

4. 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread From How to Put Carpet Treads on Already-Carpeted Stairs, Step 2: Measure and Mark Tread Placement

   Using a tape measure, accurately measure the width of the stair tread where the carpet will sit. The installer measures 12.5 inches. He then decides to add a half-inch to the measurement, cutting the carpet to 13 inches, to ensure a very snug fit, noting that a previous piece was 'a little tight.' Unroll the carpet and use scissors to carefully cut a straight line across the carpet, following the measured width.

5. 0:12–0:57 Measure and Cut Carpet Tread From How to Put Carpet Treads on Already-Carpeted Stairs, Step 3: Prepare Carpet Treads (If Necessary)

   Using a tape measure, accurately measure the width of the stair tread where the carpet will sit. The installer measures 12.5 inches. He then decides to add a half-inch to the measurement, cutting the carpet to 13 inches, to ensure a very snug fit, noting that a previous piece was 'a little tight.' Unroll the carpet and use scissors to carefully cut a straight line across the carpet, following the measured width.

Guides that use this video

• How to Install Carpet Stair Treads on Curved Stairs
• How to Install Carpet Treads on Concrete Basement Stairs
• How to Install Carpet Treads on Metal Spiral Stairs
• How to Put Carpet Treads on Already-Carpeted Stairs