Laying Hardwood On Stairs

While that dried it was time to solve another challenge.

Laying hardwood on stairs.

First prep the stairs by removing the carpet with a utility knife and a pry bar. Place each riser against the frame underneath. Measure each part of each step of your stairs separately. Each one of stair steps had a lip or edge on it nosing and the replacement hardwood flooring we planned to install didn t cover it.

My brother jason and i hear this occasionally and it always causes us to shiver. Can i install hardwood on stairs said the hopeful customer. There are four important. Dealing with the stair nosing.

Next use a tape measure image 1 and mark where cuts need to be made on each tread and riser cutting at the marks with a miter saw image 2. If you have existing hardwoods underneath. Once the stairs are cleared and ready for the installation make sure that the risers and treads are cut to the correct heights. There should be three frame parts called.

Once many many years ago while still young thin and energetic cubs we accepted a customer s request to install hardwood on their steps. If they have not come pre cut to your specifications use a circular saw to get them to the right dimensions. I had the same issue that kelly over at lilypad cottage was dealing with during her stair renovation. Remove staples nails or tack strips.

To get an exact edge use a grinder image 3. Trim planks to size.