Sand the hardwood planks lightly.
Installing hardwood on stair stringers.
If necessary install the hardwood landing.
As you install one riser position and fasten the corresponding tread so you can carefully climb to the next step for installation.
Solid treads eliminates the need of attaching a narrow stair nose piece to a step promoting safety and ease of maintenance.
Attach the stringers to the deck framing with screws positioned low on the stringer.
Apply construction adhesive to the stair and then place the tread plank on top squeezing adhesive as evenly as possible.
Finish and complete installing hardwood on stairs.
Install blocking for joists that do not align with a deck joist.
After the stringers are attached install the stair treads and risers.
Check the rise alignment of all three stringers at each step and make adjustments so that they are within 1 16 in.
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Use wood putty to fill all the screw holes.
This task also requires a bit of patience to complete but the result is a.
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.
Secure the blocking with through screws or hardware.
Then clean the sawdust by sweeping and vacuuming.
Here i walk you through installing a flight of hardwood treads and risers.
Before adding the final top tread add a 2x4 brace between the stringers at the top step to offer extra support.
Installation of solid hardwood treads and risers takes place in a single installation step significantly reducing installation time.
Clean off excess adhesive then nail treads to their corresponding stringers.
Use a circular saw to cut the treads to the length of each riser.
Secure them to the stringers with wood screws.
Treads and risers require.
This part installing hardwood on stairs is challenging and often best left to professionals.
Space the holes on the treads evenly.
Professional help is recommended for this project.
Install the treads starting at the bottom stair using 2 1 4 inch trim screws.
The last step in installing hardwood on stairs is sanding and finishing.
Installing solid wood stair treads requires knowledge of wood grain cutting wood construction and using power tools.