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Know Your Size Before You Buy

We offer a complementary measuring and estimating service, but if you are in a hurry and need to take your carpet away today, please use our guide below to help you.

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Measure The Stairs

The Stairs

There is no need to measure the length of the stairs, simply follow the method below for a simple staircase.

  1. Count the number of stairs
  2. Measure the tread and the riser (marked A on the diagram)
  3. Measure the stair width (normally between 76cm and 93cm)

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Room Measure

A Room

Rectangular rooms are easy. Simply measure the width and length of the room, always remembering to measure into doorways, alcoves and recesses. Sketch out a plan and simply fill in the dimensions.

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Measure Landing

Landing

Remember to measure over the top step and into doorways and recesses. Mark the position of your stairs with an X as shown in the example.

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Measure The Hall

Hall

The same as a standard room or landing only this time mark the stairs with an X and the front door with a D as shown in the example. The D will help us with your tread pile direction.

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