Covering Old Stair Risers

Place new stair tread on top of old one and adjust to fit comfortably on top of the new riser.

Covering old stair risers.

Marking and drawing the lines was definitely the most time consuming process. Hung sheets to protect the doors to as many rooms as possible from sanding dust this was a smart step and one that i usually skip i ll admit. Some covers also conceal the old step risers the vertical boards between the treads. It s necessary to measure each one because the sizes may vary.

Yanked up the old carpet underneath they found mdf stair treads but they did have a nice bullnose or round edge on the front. Repeat the same process with the pl glue and place down securely. Thick laminate to cover stairs 1 in. Specially designed decals like this deserted seashore from rosegal make your staircase look like a window into a rainforest waterfall railroad tunnel or even deep space.

It took about 30 minutes to rip up the plywood 30 minutes to paint the stair risers including setup and clean up about an hour to draw the lines and then another 30 minutes to nail the stairs and apply caulk. Nustair originated this stair remodeling method and is the proud owner of two patents us patent number 8 516 771 and us patent number 8 749 937. Wide x 1 11 16 in. Cap a tread royal oak classic auburn oak 47 in.

Length x 12 1 8 in. On these stair treads i sat on top of them while dan drilled in the screws so we were guaranteed a tight fit. Using the table saw and power miter saw cut the 1 8 inch masonite to the measurements you recorded. They go right over the old step treads the horizontal board that you walk on.

For true eye trickery transform your stair risers into a portal to another world. Measure and cut to fit. Stair overlays or covers are handy products for improving the look and or slip resistance of existing stairs. Everything else was super quick.

Stair fitter is the stair refacing system that anyone can do so you can finally get rid of that nasty dirty carpet on your stairs and have beautiful healthy and lasting hardwood.