How do I cover stairs with laminate flooring?
Cut to fitUse a table saw to cut sections of laminate flooring to fit the stairs tight to the each end of the tread, tight to the riser leading to the next step, but 3/4-inch short of the outer edge of the step. Most laminate comes long enough to cover a stair tread length wise. Some are too narrow to cover the width of the tread and you’ll need to cut and connect 2 pieces using the factory made snap edges. Cut an additional piece, or pieces, to cover the vertical riser at the back of each step if you desire.Glue it DownApply a coat of construction adhesive to the tread then fit the piece or pieces of laminate in place. With a rubber mallet or using a block of wood to protect the surface of the laminate, pound down on the laminate making sure it’s in good contact with the glue. Glue the laminate onto the riser.MoldingsCut lengths of stairnose molding to the length of the step. Apply a layer of construction adhesive to the 3/4-inch of step not covered by the laminate and fasten the stai
