How to Measure Stairs for Carpet

Width x ((Run+Rise+Nose) x Number of stairs) = Area For a straight staircase: Measure the rise and run. Add them together. Include an inch or two extra to wrap around the nose. Rise: height of the step. Run: length of the step. Multiply that by the number of stairs. Divide by 12 and round up […]

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How to Measure for Carpet

To measure for a carpet, measure each area individually following the steps listed below. Figuring carpet area means multiplying width times length for each area and adding them together. You’ll follow slightly different methods for rooms and stairs. How to Measure a Room or Hallway for Carpeting Installation Area = Length x Width. Measure the […]

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Free Measuring & Planning

Hurrah! It’s time to choose some gorgeous new flooring for your home. But before you start getting giddy about choosing carpet colours or vinyl patterns, the first thing you need to do is measure your floor. This is where our expert floorologists (say it slowly: floor-o-lo-gists) come in. Many have over two decades of experience […]

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