Attach the risers with construction adhesive.
How to lay solid wood flooring on stairs.
Watch installing hardwood on stairs.
Things i mention in this vid.
While that dried it was time to solve another challenge.
Dealing with the stair nosing.
Nails aren t needed because the risers don t get any pressure on them but you can use them if you d like.
Place flooring adhesive on the back of the riser and glue it into place on the.
In order to install the hardwoods measure the stairs to get the cut lengths together.
Use a table saw and start cutting the riser pieces to the correct size.
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.
However with the right instructions mixed with enough patience and determination you ll be able to lay down hardwood on your stairs nicely.
Cut the prefinished stair riser to the proper height using a circular saw.
I had the same issue that kelly over at lilypad cottage was dealing with during her stair renovation.
Flooring hardwood flooring installation care 4 comments 6 a lot goes in to installing hardwood on stairs.
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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.
Fortunately if you re looking to change the look of your staircase it is fairly easy to install engineered wood flooring on stairs even for beginning diyers.
Here s how to install hardwood on stairs.
To prepare for the stairs to be finished cut back the lip on the existing treads and thoroughly clean the stairs with a vacuum.
Prepare the stairs by cleaning it well with a vacuum.
How to install the first stair nosing.
Measure the riser on the bottom step.