Quick Measurement Tips

• Use a flexible tape measure
• Pick a step and measure your first tread, placing the end of the tape measure against the riser on the step above it as your starting point
• Wrap the measuring tape around the nose of the stair, holding it tight and then down the next riser
• If you are padding the steps, add 1/2 inch per step
• Once you have the measurement of the steps, from the full tread to the bottom of the riser, you can multiple the number by the number of steps that you have and that you are covering with a stair runner, you will have the length of the stair runner that you need – that’s it!
• We recommend adding an extra foot to your order, better safe than sorry!

Multi Set Staircases

If you have a staircase with a 90 degree turn you will need to first decide how you want to handle that. There are two most common options. You can cut the runner and have two separate pieces for each set of steps, or you can have the rugs custom cut to be one unified piece across the turn. The second option is not recommended for self-installation but our installers would be happy to help with this service. If your staircase is spiral or has odd angle turns we recommend having a professional come out and take measurements for you as an install of this nature will require much custom work and they want to make sure enough material is ordered to pattern match around the turns.