Installing Stair Treads Youtube

Install them to the stringers with wood screws.

Installing stair treads youtube. Tread-Lock by Bostik is a one-component easy gunning construction adhesive that is specifically formulated for the installation of stair tread retread and riser installations. Or even have the budget to carpet then Id highly recommend this update. For this installation I wrapped the runner completely around the riser and tread nose.

The stair treads could also be mortised into position. Before installing each tread apply the veneers to the risers immediately below them. If you are looking to update some stairs but dont have the budget to install new stairs treads etc.

The following process illustrates one method of installing boxed-in stairs. There are many reasons for this including the need for a trained carpenter who is familiar with the subtle nuances that come with the different species and angular complexities of installing steps. To make sure you achieve a near perfect fit I suggest using an angle finder to make sure the treads should indeed be cut at a straight 90 degrees.

I prepped the treads by staining and applying polyurethane. Mortised means a square hole has been put in the stair treads to accept the base of the baluster. Using a 7 inch mini pry bar remove any decorative.

It takes some elbow grease if youre going to add a painted runner as we did. Before installing individually measure and cut each stair tread to length with sliding miter saw or a handheld circular saw. After the stringers are secured we can start installing the stair treads and risers.

Loosen the screws on top of the stair gauge so that you can extend the wings fully against the skirtboard. There is an alternate option of a waterfall installation where the runner comes off the tread and is pulled down at an angle into the crevice of the riser and next tread. Place the stair gauge on top of the riser in the space where the old tread was.