Installing New Hardwood Stairs

A lot goes in to installing hardwood on stairs.

Installing new hardwood stairs.

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 is a step by step guide on how to complete this project successfully. To prepare for the stairs to be finished cut back the lip on the existing treads and thoroughly clean the stairs with a vacuum. Easy to follow step by step instructions give diyers the information they need to install new treads and railings.

Building a new staircase averages 2 400 certain designs such as l shaped stairs need more framing which can raise the price to at least 3 000 extra framing adds necessary support to your stairs but you ll also pay for more time and more materials. Measure each riser separately. Cut each riser leaving an 8 to 12 degree bevel along the edge where it meets the tread. 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.

You don t need to know how to build stairs from scratch to create a great staircase. To get an exact edge use a grinder image 3. Installing solid wood stair treads requires knowledge of wood grain cutting wood construction and using power tools.