Stair overlays or covers are handy products for improving the look and or slip resistance of existing stairs.
Covering old stair risers.
Using the table saw and power miter saw cut the 1 8 inch masonite to the measurements you recorded.
It s necessary to measure each one because the sizes may vary.
Everything else was super quick.
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.
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.
They go right over the old step treads the horizontal board that you walk on.
Marking and drawing the lines was definitely the most time consuming process.
To save time paint the back front and edges of the masonite.
Paste wallpaper to the riser of each stair switching up patterns makes it extra eye catching as in this pic.
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.
Measure and cut to fit.
Measure each riser and record the measurements.
For true eye trickery transform your stair risers into a portal to another world.
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.
Length x 12 1 8 in.
Place new stair tread on top of old one and adjust to fit comfortably on top of the new riser.
Repeat the same process with the pl glue and place down securely.
Cap a tread royal oak classic auburn oak 47 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.
Wide x 1 11 16 in.
Yanked up the old carpet underneath they found mdf stair treads but they did have a nice bullnose or round edge on the front.