ive never seen it done that way. we usually tear down to framing and use 3/4 plywood risers. we install all the risers first then when we install our 1" thick treads by gluing the bottom of the next riser ( where the back edge of the tread hits ) and top of the first, as well as the stringers.. then we can use an angle drill to screw through the riser into the tread. its super strong. but for a quick reno that is a pretty cool process. fyi, last cut on a tread should be a pull cut, not a push.
@MrChewbacca1978 - We sell the Step Dr. online or a Google search will also turn up some other vendors as well. I think there are a few vendors on eBay selling the Step Dr as well.
@maranatha0811 - We only know of the Step Dr (runs about $90) and another brand, Woodwise (runs about $130). We've also heard of people making their own from 1x's and a little patience
I didn't understand the remedy to the landing tread. My existing landing tread is level with my wood floor when I install the new landing tread over the old it will be about 3/4" higher than my floor. How do I make this work? Thanks
@thistrainsloud - if you have an existing landing tread, you wouldn't need to install a new landing tread, just use your existing nose from the flooring installation. The new landing tread would only be needed if there's carpet upstairs of the hardwood flooring is a new install.
@TheFloorfitter - we don't actually offer any installation services, we manufacture the products for contractors and homeowners to install themselves. This video came from a "ride along" with a local contractor and homeowner who agreed to let us film the install.
@YORKIE230557 You can use a little bit of wood putty to cover up the nail holes. If you use brad nails it keeps the holes very small. If you use an oak or a species riser the holes are barely noticeable at all.
@bruno2260 The top piece (landing tread) has a groove in the back that carpet or hardwood floor can be put behind the landing tread. Most of our customers install 3/4" flooring which keeps the staircase more into code than if you did not install new steps. Since all of your steps will have a 3/4" tread installed on them, they will all be raised 3/4" so the first step should not be an issue.
@alfaromeo - The skirtboards (the white boards on the sides of each step) were painted after the install to freshen up the project. You can actually paint these prior to installation so there's not such of a mess but this homeowner was doing other projects and opted to have all the painting done at the same time.
very good video ,do you also use the jig to cut the end risers i was thinking the same way the tread could be out of square could happen with the riser,because is the same skirtboards correct me if and wrongh
@dhustow - We use a 1/4" Birch veneered plywood that has a heavy coat of primer and paint applied. You can source the plywood locally or we sell it pre-cut and primed from our website
ive never seen it done that way. we usually tear down to framing and use 3/4 plywood risers. we install all the risers first then when we install our 1" thick treads by gluing the bottom of the next riser ( where the back edge of the tread hits ) and top of the first, as well as the stringers.. then we can use an angle drill to screw through the riser into the tread. its super strong. but for a quick reno that is a pretty cool process. fyi, last cut on a tread should be a pull cut, not a push.
7572146 1 year ago
very good,wer can i get a stair dr.
MrChewbacca1978 1 year ago
@MrChewbacca1978 - We sell the Step Dr. online or a Google search will also turn up some other vendors as well. I think there are a few vendors on eBay selling the Step Dr as well.
stairtreads 1 year ago
Wondering what brands there are of the stair cutting jig?
maranatha0811 1 year ago
@maranatha0811 - We only know of the Step Dr (runs about $90) and another brand, Woodwise (runs about $130). We've also heard of people making their own from 1x's and a little patience
stairtreads 1 year ago
Can I get these in the UK ?
Thanks, Chris.
Chrisser1976 1 year ago
@Chrisser1976 - unfortunately shipping to the UK would run about 2-3 times the cost of the product (or more!)
stairtreads 1 year ago
I didn't understand the remedy to the landing tread. My existing landing tread is level with my wood floor when I install the new landing tread over the old it will be about 3/4" higher than my floor. How do I make this work? Thanks
thistrainsloud 1 year ago
@thistrainsloud - if you have an existing landing tread, you wouldn't need to install a new landing tread, just use your existing nose from the flooring installation. The new landing tread would only be needed if there's carpet upstairs of the hardwood flooring is a new install.
stairtreads 1 year ago
how many laminate stairs jobs did you have?
TheFloorfitter 1 year ago
@TheFloorfitter - we don't actually offer any installation services, we manufacture the products for contractors and homeowners to install themselves. This video came from a "ride along" with a local contractor and homeowner who agreed to let us film the install.
stairtreads 1 year ago
What did you do about all the pin holes on the risers?I would imagine that these would be very noticable as you walk up the stairs.
YORKIE230557 1 year ago
@YORKIE230557 You can use a little bit of wood putty to cover up the nail holes. If you use brad nails it keeps the holes very small. If you use an oak or a species riser the holes are barely noticeable at all.
stairtreads 1 year ago
How does the very top piece blend into the upstairs flooring?
I mean the treads your cutting seem to be about 3/4" thick. So at the top, the stairs are now going to be 3/4" higher than the existing floor.
-Also the bottom tread is now going to be 3/4" higher than the rest of the treads.
So what's the remedy for those two problems? Because I got stairs that need some attention.
bruno2260 1 year ago
@bruno2260 The top piece (landing tread) has a groove in the back that carpet or hardwood floor can be put behind the landing tread. Most of our customers install 3/4" flooring which keeps the staircase more into code than if you did not install new steps. Since all of your steps will have a 3/4" tread installed on them, they will all be raised 3/4" so the first step should not be an issue.
stairtreads 1 year ago
wonder what do you do next, to the white sides around the treads, they look pretty scratched
alfaromeo 1 year ago
@alfaromeo - The skirtboards (the white boards on the sides of each step) were painted after the install to freshen up the project. You can actually paint these prior to installation so there's not such of a mess but this homeowner was doing other projects and opted to have all the painting done at the same time.
stairtreads 1 year ago
very good video ,do you also use the jig to cut the end risers i was thinking the same way the tread could be out of square could happen with the riser,because is the same skirtboards correct me if and wrongh
very good job
32bala 1 year ago
@32bala Yes, you do use the jig to cut the riser if it is not square.
stairtreads 1 year ago
This was a great overview of this type of project. I will be doing this for my home and needed to see how it was done. Thanks.
cnmchuck 1 year ago
it would be nice if it were that easy to install a real staircase
dongsled 1 year ago
What kind of product did you use for the riser?
dhustow 1 year ago
@dhustow - We use a 1/4" Birch veneered plywood that has a heavy coat of primer and paint applied. You can source the plywood locally or we sell it pre-cut and primed from our website
stairtreads 1 year ago