Installation of solid hardwood treads and risers takes place in a single installation step significantly reducing installation time.
Installing hardwood on stair stringers.
Clean off excess adhesive then nail treads to their corresponding stringers.
After the stringers are attached install the stair treads and risers.
Install the treads starting at the bottom stair using 2 1 4 inch trim screws.
Professional help is recommended for this project.
Wood treads and risers are typically installed by a stair specialist not the company installing the flooring although some high end wood flooring contractors also handle stairs.
Space the holes on the treads evenly.
Use wood putty to fill all the screw holes.
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Apply construction adhesive to the stair and then place the tread plank on top squeezing adhesive as evenly as possible.
The last step in installing hardwood on stairs is sanding and finishing.
Attach the stringers to the deck framing with screws positioned low on the stringer.
And then the treads risers and stringers.
Installing solid wood stair treads requires knowledge of wood grain cutting wood construction and using power tools.
Solid treads eliminates the need of attaching a narrow stair nose piece to a step promoting safety and ease of maintenance.
Check the rise alignment of all three stringers at each step and make adjustments so that they are within 1 16 in.
Treads and risers require.
Install blocking for joists that do not align with a deck joist.
This task also requires a bit of patience to complete but the result is a.
Finish and complete installing hardwood on stairs.
Here i walk you through installing a flight of hardwood treads and risers.
Sand the hardwood planks lightly.
Use a circular saw to cut the treads to the length of each riser.
Then clean the sawdust by sweeping and vacuuming.
Make sure to sand and finish the balustrades first.
This part installing hardwood on stairs is challenging and often best left to professionals.
Secure them to the stringers with wood screws.
If necessary install the hardwood landing.
Secure the blocking with through screws or hardware.