Watch how to install treads risers and stair nosing on it.
Installing hardwood stairs closed.
However with the right instructions mixed with enough patience and determination you ll be able to lay down hardwood on your stairs nicely.
Installation and materials can range as low as 1 000 and as high as 30 000 price depends on several factors.
Wood treads and risers are typically installed by a stair specialist not the company installing the flooring although some high end wood flooring contractors also handle stairs.
Can i install hardwood on stairs said the hopeful customer.
My brother jason and i hear this occasionally and it always causes us to shiver.
A lot goes in to installing hardwood on stairs.
To get an exact edge use a grinder image 3.
Installing hardwood on the stairs is not an easy task.
In most home improvement projects the skeleton of your stairs is already built but the surface parts the treads and risers might need replacing.
Here s how to install hardwood on stairs.
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.
To prepare for the stairs to be finished cut back the lip on the existing treads and thoroughly clean the stairs with a vacuum.
Cut riser pieces use a table saw and start cutting the riser pieces to the correct size.
Once many many years ago while still young thin and energetic cubs we accepted a customer s request to install hardwood on their steps.
Installing hardwood flooring on stairs you can face with open sided staircase.
In upgrading an existing staircase to a hardwood staircase consider the following other costs.
Here i walk you through installing a flight of hardwood treads and risers.
Nothing finishes a room off better than complementing your hardwood flooring with a beautiful hardwood staircase.
Here is a step by step guide on how to complete this project successfully.
In order to install the hardwoods measure the stairs to get the cut lengths together.
Prepare the stairs by cleaning it well with a vacuum.
Cost of installing or improving the subfloors.