How To Lay Engineered Hardwood Flooring On Stairs

Place each riser against the frame underneath.

How to lay engineered hardwood flooring on stairs.

Buy premade stair treads. Also treads are made from a high grade of wood so the color is consistent. Watch how to install treads risers and stair nosing on it. For tread planks you can buy planks with pre made rounded edges to keep your stairs from looking blocky.

Installing hardwood flooring on stairs you can face with open sided staircase. I had the same issue that kelly over at lilypad cottage was dealing with during her stair renovation. Cut the treads large about one inch larger than the stair so they hang over the riser. Nail the boards into place with finishing nails.

While that dried it was time to solve another challenge. 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. Once you ve cleared the stairs of any debris vacuum the steps to get any dirt dust or remaining staples cleared off. Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.

This also helps your stain to better match your floor. Trim to your preference. Choose premade stair treads. Use heavy duty gloves for this portion of your project as staples and tack strips can puncture the skin.

Apply flooring glue of the back of the boards and place them on the steps. If your stairs are carpeted remove the carpeting as well as any tack strips and remaining staples.