Clean off excess adhesive then nail treads to their corresponding stringers.
How to put in wood floors on the stairs.
My brother jason and i hear this occasionally and it always causes us to shiver.
Stain and clear coat your stairs to give them long lasting appeal.
How to install the first stair nosing.
Apply a construction adhesive on the back of the first riser image 1.
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.
Use a foam brush to apply the stain and wipe with a lint free cloth.
Once many many years ago while still young thin and energetic cubs we accepted a customer s request to install hardwood on their steps.
Dealing with the stair nosing.
I had the same issue that kelly over at lilypad cottage was dealing with during her stair renovation.
Position it in place image 2 and only after it s in the correct position nail it into place with a finish nailer image 3.
Follow the instructions on dry time.
If there were existing hardwoods underneath the carpet sand them before re staining.
Things i mention in this vid.
Apply flooring glue of the back of the boards and place them on the steps.
Can i install hardwood on stairs said the hopeful customer.
How to install the first stair nosing.
Many stairs that are covered with carpet become difficult to clean and carpeted looks while soft underfoot can begin to look dated over time.
Nail the boards into place with finishing nails.
Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.
This part installing hardwood on stairs is challenging and often best left to professionals.
While that dried it was time to solve another challenge.
Watch installing hardwood on stairs.
Once it dries apply two coats of clear coat.