Question about engineered flooring on stairs.

Megs747 · **Joined:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:37 pm **Posts:** 11

Hi-
We are planning for white oak engineered flooring install. We are on a tight budget. I was wondering if it is possible to do the stair like this

It is engineered flooring mitered with an eased edge. We would not have the veneer applied to the stringer like in the photo, I am only asking about the tread and riser connection. We are trying to figure out an inexpensive way to do our stairs and I think this might be it. Thoughts? We are in a position where we just need to do *something* as our existing wool carpet is 22 years old and infested with moths. We can not afford to have someone custom make us treads (which is what I know we eventually should do). Would this detail (pictured) last us at least 3-4 years? Otherwise I think we will just pull of the carpet and paint the plywood and cover with cut carpet squares. Thanks.
Meghan

floormeintucson · **Posted:** Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:14 am

You can get prefinished stair treads with trim on one side.

KevinD · **Posted:** Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:06 pm

Looks pretty doable, My concern would be where you miter the riser to the tread together. if the eng floor has a crappy wear layer that edge will chip up after some foot traffic.

Megs747 · **Joined:** Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:37 pm **Posts:** 11

Hi-
Thanks for the responses. The flooring we are looking at has a substantial wear layer, even still, I am sure it would chip up over time, which is expected and fine. I just don't want big chunks of wood splintering off. I guess as long as I don't get an overwhelming 'no' response I think we will go this route.

Is there a special tool to create the miter (other than a table saw)?

After install, what is the best way to achieve the eased edge, should that just be done with sand paper or is there a special tool for that as well?

Thanks,
Meg

JIMMIEM · **Joined:** Sat Oct 19, 2013 3:05 pm **Posts:** 675

Megs747 wrote:

Hi-
Thanks for the responses. The flooring we are looking at has a substantial wear layer, even still, I am sure it would chip up over time, which is expected and fine. I just don't want big chunks of wood splintering off. I guess as long as I don't get an overwhelming 'no' response I think we will go this route.

Is there a special tool to create the miter (other than a table saw)?

After install, what is the best way to achieve the eased edge, should that just be done with sand paper or is there a special tool for that as well?

A router in a router table would work well. There are router bits that are designed to make a 45 degree cut. You could also ease the edge with a router. I'm assuming that you have checked your local building code for stairs as usually an overhang is indicated for stairs with a tread depth of less than 11 inches.

Thanks,
Meg

Chickensalad · **Posted:** Sun Jan 11, 2015 12:49 am

You can use a router, block plane, or sandpaper to ease the edge.

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