Cleaning your stair treads is important for ensuring proper friction for stairway traffickers. Tread and nosing covered in dirt, grease, grime, or build-up may not provide appropriate slip-and-fall prevention. Use the following steps to maintain your stair treads and keep your staircases safe for...
As with most things there is more than one way to build them. But the basic steps (no pun intended) are the same. You'll learn about stringers, risers, run, treads, and how to properly mark and cut the stringers. Marking stringers always seems to be a bit confusing; this video and...
Divide the height the stairs reach by 7 ½, the recommended height of risers in inches. If you use the recommended 10-inch treads, calculate how many steps you need for a staircase slope of 34 to 37 degrees. Wider treads mean longer stairs. Use your hammer and crowbar to remove the ...
your stair treads will look clean and clear in no time. Remember to always start with the least aggressive cleaning method and gradually increase as needed. By following these steps, you can keep your stair treads looking their best for years to come...
Stair building to a specific percent slope or angle: Here using simple arithmetic we explain how build stairs of a desired slope, using the comfortable angle of a 38° stair. We describe how to translate the stair rise and run into a specific number of stair treads and risers that will ...
Risersare boards installed on the ends to cover the vertical spaces between the treads. Risers are typically made of fascia board or decking material. Astair treadis the width (or depth) of a single stair run. Astair riseis the vertical distance from the top of one tread to the top of...
On such installations, you should instead always glue the laminates down to the treads and risers with a good grade construction adhesive. Moving your way from the center to the left and then the center to the right, cover the entire thread. Move to the riser face and continue the same ...
To calculate runner length, measure one of your step’s depth and total riser height, including the nose (the rounded edge of the step). Multiply the depth by the total number of treads, and the height by the total number of risers. Add those numbers, plus at least 6 inches extra for...
Use wooden risers between steps for a more finished look. Casual staircases can skip this step, although it does increase safety for homes where there are small children. Step 8 - Install the Treads Use the screwdriverand screws to install 2x6 boards on the treads of the staircase. Leave ...
From patios to pergolas and she sheds to stair treads, Olympic has the wood staining advice and know-how you need to make sure your project turns out a success. If its made of wood - we can help you stain it. Take a look at any of the articles below for wood staining advice. Wo...