Watch how to install treads risers and stair nosing on it.
How to lay engineered hardwood flooring on stairs.
Nail the boards into place with finishing nails.
Buy premade stair treads.
Dealing with the stair nosing.
Trim to your preference.
Cut the treads large about one inch larger than the stair so they hang over the riser.
While that dried it was time to solve another challenge.
Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.
If your stairs are carpeted remove the carpeting as well as any tack strips and remaining staples.
I had the same issue that kelly over at lilypad cottage was dealing with during her stair renovation.
Once you ve cleared the stairs of any debris vacuum the steps to get any dirt dust or remaining staples cleared off.
Choose premade stair treads.
Place each riser against the frame underneath.
Installing hardwood flooring on stairs you can face with open sided staircase.
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.
Also treads are made from a high grade of wood so the color is consistent.
Use heavy duty gloves for this portion of your project as staples and tack strips can puncture the skin.
Stair treads have the nosing built in so it looks much better and is a lot less wasteful.
For tread planks you can buy planks with pre made rounded edges to keep your stairs from looking blocky.