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    Treads don't fit exactly (bowed stringers or risers) -what is the standard solution to cover the gaps ?

    You can see below that the first tread fits perfectly (almost) The second one has a minor gap between the tread and the rister but the third one has gaps between itself and riser and stringer I also have a longer stairs segment that leads to the basement that shows the same problem What is the...
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    How far should a handrail extend beyond the contact point with the post (interior stairs)?

    I am asking about the red circled ends of the handrail How much should they extend beyond the contact point between the supporting posts and the contact point near the end of the handrail ? ?
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    Is there a very liquid adhesive that I can pump under two boards to glue them back to the floor?

    I have an narrow area between the kitchen entrance and the stairs that is 39" wide with engineered hardwood installed an year ago The boards are installed transversal to the area There was a temporary board (yellow in the picture) nailed toward the stairs side that I had to remove to finish the...
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    Is there a max ratio that you need to stay under when you notch a newel post in order to secure it to the joists?

    I am talking about this situation Here is my situation: I have two posts that I am dry fitting right now and one of them will be sandwiched between a structural joist and the stringers for the stairs that go to the basement. This will be screwed to the joist and to the stringer. from the side...
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    Hardwood on stairs: does the nosing have to be from one piece ?

    I am looking at this example and it seems that it is acceptable. Are there any code restrictions that would not allow this ? If you know of other examples like this please share
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    Covering old treads with new ones to match the hardwood & to also raise each thread 3/4" because the top of the stairs raised due to hardwood

    The reasons behind doing this (covering the old treads with new ones) was explained around here previously, please check my older posts This post is about the best way to secure the treads that will sit on top of the old ones: -do I screw them to the old ones from below ? I am wondering if the...
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    What is the best way to attach the newel posts to the floor ?

    What hardware do you guys prefer for this ? I am not interested in using visible shoe hardware I am seeing a couple of options available , for example here: https://buystairparts.com/product-category/hardware/newel-mounting/ -bolt hardware -plate hardware -ziplock hardware Which one is the...
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    When you order treads do you order them slightly longer and you cut them to size ?

    I am finally done with the reno of the first floor and moving to the stairs project that I posted about around here I want to order the treads and I was wondering if I should order them longer and cut them to the exact size when I install them
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    What are the metal parts at the end of this spindle called?

    What is the name of the metal parts at the ends of this spindle? Is there a generic name for this style of "whatever their name is"? Trying to buy them separately but I can't find them and I think I am not using the right key words Have you seen them anywhere for sale (again I do not want the...
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    Hardwood casters vs floor mat

    Not sure if this is an acceptable topic here, I won't say anything if it is considered off topic and deleted I need to buy something to protect my hardwood floor from the rolling chairs that we use when working from home They are were pretty hard on the previous floor which was junk and I did...
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    Facing a big dilemma -cover the existing steps in hardwood or buy new steps install them over the existing ones and match the stain ?

    I have three steps 44" wide (9.85sqft) and eleven steps 33" wide (27sqft) , all steps are standard depth 10 3/4" So roughly 40sqft in total Cost of the hardwood is 10CAD/sqft -it comes in boxes that cover 22 sqft so 220CAD for a box Here are the details for the two options: -install hardwood...
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    Making your own bullnose stair trim

    I am having a hard time with the engineered hardwood floor retailer that sold me the hardwood floor that is being installed next week I tried to order a manufacturer made square bullnose piece and I was paying through my nose for it, 180CAD for 96" and needed like three to start with and I was...
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    Can these glass panels be installed according with the code ?

    I am having a problem with the way the three glass panels that have the diagonal cut at the top will be installed, I am not sure how well they will align as the the angle of the stairs is ~44 degrees while the angle of the cut will be ~56 degrees. Considering the geometry of my stairs, if I...
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    Flush mount registers and air returns - is it OK to install them after the engineered hardwood floor was installed ?

    I will have an installer install the subfloor and the engineered hardwood. I would like to have the air registers and the air returns installed flush with the hardwood and potentially made of the same material For that I am planning to build them myself since I have all the tools and it will be...
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    How do you finish stairs with one open end if you want to install hardwood floor on the stairs ?

    I want to build the below but I have balusters and an open end on the left side How do you finish the left side verticals in such a case ? Bullnose as well ?
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    How difficult is to match the stain of the hardwood floor and the stain of the stairs ?

    I will buy white oak engineered hardwood (this one White Oak Hush | Mercier Wood flooring ) The hardwood manufacturer does not provide this stain The stairs are read oak and I was wondering if the paint store will be able to get me a finish that will match the hardwood.
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    Glue assist vs Full Spread for 7" boards

    We are considering this engineered hardwood floor https://www.coswick.com/pdf/Signature-Oak-Aqua-White-T01-Silk-mat-S&B-en.pdf My installer said he would like to use brackets and glue assist (not full spread) I do not see anything like this on the manufacturer site I emailed them 2 days...
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    Replacing 60Y old hardwood floor using the existing as guide reference

    I have the below layout for the main floor. The floor is 60Y old hardwood floor installed without and transitions in all the rooms excepting bathroom and kitchen There is porcelain tiles and a transition (the tiles are higher ) in the kitchen and there is old linoleum tiles in the bathroom...
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