Step 4: Taper the Sections

Taper the Sections to Install a Flat-Weave Cotton Stair Runner
Photo: Laura Moss
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Lay a section on a tread, its back edge a fingertip away from the riser, and wrap the front over the nosing. Mark the edges where they meet the riser, then draw lines at approximately 45 degrees to the front edge. Snip off the corners, as shown. Use this section as a template to trace and trim the pads for the remaining steps.
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