Installing New Hardwood Stairs

Next use a tape measure image 1 and mark where cuts need to be made on each tread and riser cutting at the marks with a miter saw image 2.

Installing new hardwood stairs.

Cut each riser leaving an 8 to 12 degree bevel along the edge where it meets the tread. To get an exact edge use a grinder image 3. Cost to install hardwood stairs. Installing solid wood stair treads requires knowledge of wood grain cutting wood construction and using power tools.

Here is a step by step guide on how to complete this project successfully. A lot goes in to installing hardwood on stairs. Measure each riser separately. To prepare for the stairs to be finished cut back the lip on the existing treads and thoroughly clean the stairs with a vacuum.

Building a new staircase averages 2 400 certain designs such as l shaped stairs need more framing which can raise the price to at least 3 000 extra framing adds necessary support to your stairs but you ll also pay for more time and more materials. In most home improvement projects the skeleton of your stairs is already built but the surface parts the treads and risers might need replacing. You don t need to know how to build stairs from scratch to create a great staircase.