How to Clean Stair Treads 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 ke...
Using an acoustic underlay may require some work to install, but the degree of difficulty varies depending on the project’s scale. The results of having a quieter staircase will be worth the effort. If your office is below a staircase or the sound of shoes on stair treads drives you crazy...
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...
Installing Treads or Nosing in Poured Concrete Pour the concrete to form stairs. Schedule pours to allow safety stair treads to be installed quickly before initial set occurs. Make sure you have the required number of safety treads before pouring concrete. WARNING: THE USE OF VERY LARGE AGGREGATE...
(left). As the subfloor was removed, the crew discovered a box-out in the floor from the original straight run of stairs. To make a legal stair, however, they would have to widen and lengthen the floor opening, as well as turn the corner to create an L-shaped opening for a winder...
Hardwood stair treads add the look of elegance to any stairway, along with a warm natural feel that goes well with any decorating decisions in your home. Over time, though, consistent stair use will scratch the stair treads, making them appear dull and d