Nails aren t needed because the risers don t get any pressure on them but you can use them if you d like.
How to put hardwood flooring on steps.
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.
Once many many years ago while still young thin and energetic cubs we accepted a customer s request to install hardwood on their steps.
Hardwood on stairs commitment mistake 1.
Talk to your hardwood flooring retailer and let them know what types of transitions you need.
Lastly install any transition or threshold pieces.
You can kind of see what i m talking about in the picture above.
Measure the surface of the bottom step with a tape measure.
I also used cove trim underneath each step to cover things up.
These may be additional items you need to purchase as part of your flooring order.
Durable and available in engineered and solid options hardwood flooring is available in a variety of colors and install methods.
Now you can install whatever baseboard or shoe moulding you choose and you are finished with this project.
Notice that young thin and energetic are not joined by my most valued adjective smart.
More on that later.
Use these step by step instructions to install engineered hardwood floors in your home.
Ok we decided we could do that.
In order to install the hardwoods measure the stairs to get the cut lengths together.
One of the most popular choices in homes hardwood flooring can add warmth value and style to any room in your home.
Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.
Attach the risers with construction adhesive.
Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.
I don t have the patience to trim off each and every step like she did.