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The standard length of a stair tread is 13' with a height of 1'. To learn more got to "www.stair-treads.com". This website will answer any other questions you may have.

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Making Stair Treads Safer?

Stair treads can be hazardous if the stairs are located in a dimly lit hallway or they do not have any alternating colors so that people can see how deep the treads are. There are some things you can do to increase the safety levels of the stair treads in your home or office. Carpet Runners for Stairs The most common way to make stair treads safer is to install carpet runners along the stairs. The carpet can be as wide as the stairway, or it can be a narrower strip of fabric that leaves some of the original stair showing on either side. When a carpet runner is placed along the most used part of a stairway, people are able to maintain their footing more easily. Carpet runners also make it easier to see where each step begins and ends, which eliminates tripping from misjudged steps. Different Materials for Added Safety Depending on the environment your stair treads are in, you may want to find carpet runners that are made from material other than traditional carpeting. If the stairs are right inside the front door, people may have slippery mud or water on their shoes when they begin to go up the stairs. You can use carpet runners that are made from tightly woven carpet or indoor/outdoor carpeting to help give the stairs more grip on people’s shoes. Carpet runners for office buildings are sometimes made from rubber flooring material to provide an extra layer of safety for people who are coming in from out of doors. Painted Stair Treads Stair treads can be difficult to navigate in dim lighting when they are all the same color. One of the best ways to reduce the danger of people missing a step and falling is to paint the top of the stair tread a different color than the side. This makes it easy for anyone to see where the stair treads are at a glance. Painting the stair treads alternating colors can also be an interesting way to make your stairs look more creative and give them some personality. If you prefer, you can use different colors of wood or paneling to achieve the same impact.


How wide is 255-45-20 tires?

They are 255 mm wide over the treads.


How far apart should stair stringers be for 8 feet wide step?

6 stringers 16 inches apart to center


How wide do your stairs have to be to have stair lifts installed?

There are stairlifts made for every application. Any standard sized stairs should accomadate a stairlift.


How do you determine the square footage of stairs?

Assuming you want the square footage for 12ft wide broadloom carpet; a quick measure of the width of the stair tread (width), typical lineal measurement of both riser and down across stair tread and over and around stair nosing(LF), and total amount of stairs (each). An 8ft ceiling typically has 12 stair treads with 13 risers. Stair tread and riser measure typically 1'6" LF and 1'9" LF allows for tucking and squaring the piece. A typical width is 3'2" wide. Thus you can get 3 widths out of a 12ft wide carpet. Needing 12 stairs x 3'2" wide x 1'9" LF in total. A 12 ft wide carpet running (4 x 1'9" LF) 7'0" . You need 12'0" x 7'0" or 9.33 Sq.yards/84 Sq.feet. If you have "pie shaped" stairs you have to measure the furthest points of both riser and stair tread while measuring the stair tread on a 90 degree angle to the riser so the straightness of the pile direction is consistant from stair to stair regardless of the shape of the stair. Stairs that are opened on the sides( no stringer) must also be measured along furthest points and allow extra tuck space for upholstery of the corners. If the stairs are wider then 4 feet, use a piece of graph paper to draw out the 12 ft width of carpet and "fill-in" the stairs allowing 1"-3" in between cut pieces. Always allow an extra 3" per total cut size to allow for the factory cut to be off-square!


How many square ft does it take to cover 15 stairs?

It depends on how wide the stair case is.


Why racing car's tires are wide and bald?

They are wide to gain maximum traction and bald because they are only used on dry tracks. In wet weather, racing tires with treads are used.


Where can one purchase a used stairlift?

A used stair-lift can be bought in a wide variety of locations. The easiest places where one can purchase a used stair-lift is at online auction sites such as eBay.


What is a other way of spelling stare?

There is only one way to spell 'stare' (to look fixedly with eyes wide open). Two words that sound like stare are: stir and stair.


If I am considering buying a stair master, which is more effective: one that I pump up and down on or one that actually has rotating stairs that I continuously climb?

For a more effective stair climbing exercise routine, buy the best that you can afford. Machines that have a continuous rotating belt also come with a wide range of programs which will challenge even long time users of stair climbers.


What company makes construction market research?

The McGraw Hill company provides construction market research. You can visit the construction website to view a wide variety of different news and resources.


How many feet of carpet is needed to cover 14 stairs?

Assuming a standard stair size (36" wide & 18" crotch to crotch), or smaller, you would need a piece of carpet 12' wide & 6' 3" long.