Step 1 · Step 1: Prep for Success - Count Your Steps & Gather Your Tools

Let's begin! First, get an accurate count of the individual stair treads you'll be transforming. A helpful tip: you'll always have one more riser (the vertical part) than you have treads (the flat part you step on). Once you have your count, gather your tools. You'll want a rigid tape measure for accuracy, a carpenter's square to check for true right angles, a level to ensure your measurements aren't skewed, some masking tape for labeling, and a pencil to jot everything down.