Installing Treads And Risers. Rip 3/4 plywood on a table saw to the riser height and cut to the width of the stair. No matter how carefully they're cut, the lumber shrinks as it dries, and the tread profiles become distorted. Here i walk you through installing a flight of hardwood treads and risers.
Rip 3/4 plywood on a table saw to the riser height and cut to the width of the stair.
In conclusion, bringing in the experienced staircase riser and tread installer for another $300 made the most financial sense, especially since we needed an absolutely professional look. I solved it by doubling up on the kick plate that i added. No matter how carefully they're cut, the lumber shrinks as it dries, and the tread profiles become distorted. A lot of times the room you have for a stair is the determining factor and it's hard to meet all. This is new construction with 3/4′ cdx plywood screwed down on the stringers. This video has some great techniques and tools tips that will help you achieve. Pry them loose from the riser all the way to the staircase. Without affecting the existing staircase structure, these treads and risers are installed directly over top of the existing stairs.
