How To Put Down Hardwood Flooring On Stairs

For tread planks you can buy planks with pre made rounded edges to keep your stairs from looking blocky.

How to put down hardwood flooring on stairs.

Trim to your preference. Measure the first line of hardwood boards and cut them to fit the space using a table saw. To prepare for the stairs to be finished cut back the lip on the existing treads and thoroughly clean the stairs with a vacuum. Its pretty easy just make sure to purchase a stair set jig and have a skil s.

To get an exact edge use a grinder image 3. 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. Hi today i show you how to install vinyl or laminate flooring on your staircase. Then your surface will be ready for vinyl installation.

Then go over each stairs tread and riser with a tack cloth to remove any remaining dust or dirt particles. Apply flooring glue of the back of the boards and place them on the steps. Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw. With peel and stick and glue down vinyl flooring options you want to press the product to the ground and work out any air bubbles.

Cut the treads large about one inch larger than the stair so they hang over the riser. Use heavy duty gloves for this portion of your project as staples and tack strips can puncture the skin. Spread some down and use a trowel to make sure the ground is evenly coated. Tap them securely into place with a.

Push the tongue of the boards into the groove of the stair nosing.