How To Renovate Steep Stairs
The stringers have notches one for each.
How to renovate steep stairs. A stair renovation is a large task if you are planning on moving the whole set of steps. If you have a carpet on the stairs remove it. The paint was rough and lumpy requiring a fair bit of sanding with a detail sander using both 60 and 120 grit abrasive paper.
This is the best option if there is not much headroom. Grip isnt a huge problem on carpeted stairs but wood or stone stairs can get slippery when wet so. This stair is positioned on the other side of that wall we just put that nifty bookcase inThis is the stair case leading up to the second floor.
Measure from the spot on the wall or landing to which the staircase attaches at the top to the base of the wall. Tread width about 8 12 with a rise nearly to match so nearly a 45 degree angle going up those stairs. Typical for an old house.
Install the first and the second riser first. Fixing steep steps requires you to lengthen your staircase. We need advice on how to safely change the existing staircase into a better and safer one.
Closing is on. Start your renovation project from the steps and risers. If your stairs have a bit of wear and you dont want to do a full remodel full carpeting will cover the aging.
To make the stairs safer to. Use a paddle bit to drill ½ holes 1 deep in the bottom of the rail to mark the locations for the top of the balusters. This will never do.