How to properly measure stairs

It's time once again for a tutorial. Much needed information that I, the expert in all things, will share with you lowly plebian life forms.

This tutorial is born of a project I have been planning. You see, I have some ugly stairs. They have cheap carpet that desperatly needs replacing. Here's what I have in mind:

http://loftandcottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/diy-nailhead-stair-runner.html

Lovely, isn't it? In order to accomplish this, I have to complete the following steps:

1. Rip out the old carpeting

2. Repair any existing damage to steps and risers

3. Paint and/or stain

4. Measure rise and run to determine the amount of runner carpet to install.

5. (Buncha more steps to install carpet that I may discuss in a further tutorial. Today, we measure.)


There a number of ways to accomplish step 4. Most involve complex calculations with the rise and run, number of steps, etc.

The way I'm going to demonstrate is SO much easier!!

Here's what you need:

Pencil

Paper

Measuring tape

Teenager with at least four limbs.


HERE'S HOW IT'S DONE:

TAAA DAAAAAA!!

Thank you for tuning in for today's tutorial!

And a special thanks to Screamapillar for the use of her limbs.

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