Facelifting carpeted "construction stairs"? (new title, old thread)

[xpc]

She could probably get the lumber store to cut up some laun to fit the stairs perfectly but then would need a new bullnose, its a horse apiece on the trim though. Those lumber dudes will help a lady out when sporting some cleavage far more than a black bean chocolate cake would.

 

[big brown horse]

I'm looking for my black tank top right now.

 

[xpc]

I'm looking for my black tank top right now.

You can always contact me at Yurts Я Us for more details on attribute leveraging.

 

[big brown horse]

Thanks, but no thanks, according to the ups driver everything is still at eye level.



Now how about that bull nosing?

 

[xpc]

Thanks, but no thanks, according to the ups driver everything is still at eye level. Is that what brown did for you?

Now how about that bull nosing?

Bull nose is the rounded edge on the front of each step.

 

[big brown horse]

No comment.

I know it is hard to believe, but I do know what bull nosing is. I just don't know how you add it to a stair covered in luan or more plywood. If I just add another sheet of pre-cut plywood can I just leave the end square...no bull nosing?

Am I in over my head? Do I need to call in a professional? Where is the giving up smilie?

 

[xpc]

I just zoomed into your stair photo and it doesn't look like there is a nose attached just kinda rounded, if you cover with a thin piece of luan or plywood you could just fill the front with putty or paintable caulk and be done with it. Or you could trim nail on a thin strip of lattice board which can even over hang the bottom so it wouldn't need cutting.

The 1/4 - 1/2" height you would add to each riser should be no problem except for the first bottom step which will be slightly higher by the added board above it - only a bull nosed inspector would cite you for that, but since the standard rise is almost global you may find that even a 1/2" difference will tip your toe, the brain is funny that way.

 

[big brown horse]

Ok, that doesn't sound very hard. Thank you.

 

[big brown horse]

For anyone else brave enough to try this with me...

http://www.woodsthebest.com/Stairs/install-hardwood-stairs.htm

 

[framing fowl]

You can so do that! Don't be brave, just jump right in and do it!