I am wondering about this since i will be installing new engineered wood flooring at the top of the stairs too and want the finishing to be done right and without excessive challenges due to poor planning.
How to put wood flooring on stairs.
Cut riser pieces use a table saw and start cutting the riser pieces to the correct size.
Installing hardwood on the stairs is not an easy task.
Adding treads to a flight of stairs would cost 1 600 to 1 920 with labor.
While that dried it was time to solve another challenge.
Cost to put hardwood flooring on stairs.
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.
In order to install the hardwoods measure the stairs to get the cut lengths together.
I had the same issue that kelly over at lilypad cottage was dealing with during her stair renovation.
My brother jason and i hear this occasionally and it always causes us to shiver.
Can i install hardwood on stairs said the hopeful customer.
The average flight of stairs is 10 to 12 steps.
Measure the riser on the bottom step.
The stairs are a simple box design straight no landing or turn.
Hardwood treads attach to a bare frame and average 160 per step including labor.
Do you recommend installing the stair treads and risers first.
Dealing with the stair nosing.
Having custom made hardwood flooring for stairs installed in your home is a procedure that many people find to be cost prohibitive.
Prepare the stairs by cleaning it well with a vacuum.
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.
Once many many years ago while still young thin and energetic cubs we accepted a customer s request to install hardwood on their steps.
However with the right instructions mixed with enough patience and determination you ll be able to lay down hardwood on your stairs nicely.