How to replace a Pull- Down Attic Staircase in This Old House, and how to layout a Stair Stringer.
The stair treads have end-nosing and balusters.If one of the damaged stair treads has a newel post resting on it, it's best to remove the handrail first.The tread can be removed without additional damage.
If one of the damaged stair treads has a newel post resting on it, it's best to remove the handrail first.The tread can be removed without additional damage.
Remove the damaged stair treads by removing the riser and staircase beams.The removal of stair treads is a danger to anyone who wants to use the stairs.The treads need to be replaced.
The removal of stair treads is a danger to anyone who wants to use the stairs.The treads need to be replaced.
You can assess the damage to the stair treads.If possible, cut off the damaged portion of the stair tread and replace it with a matching portion from another damaged tread.
Place reference points on both pieces of the tread and cut the slots with a plate joiner to assemble them.Attach the biscuits to the cuts with glue, then glue the tread sections together using bar clamps.To avoid cupping on the repaired tread, Oppose the bar clamps.
New tread material should be used if there is no other damaged tread.There are new stair treads that are one inch in thickness and have the edge rounded over.Attach the new stair tread to the damaged one.
If the tread has a curved end, use a saber saw to cut the radius on the new tread material.The bull nosed edge must be created on the radius cut.The bull nose edge may need a special bit.