How Do You Cover Basement Stairs With Wood?
Covering basement stairs with wood can be done soon after a staircase has been built or if the stairs need to be recovered. New wood can be installed to add decorative detail or as a covering if carpet is not going to be installed on the staircase. In order to cover your basement stairs with wood you will need to first measure the stairs before cutting and installing the new wood covering. Measure each step to determine the dimensions that will be needed for the new wood covering. Use a tape measure to first find the width and depth of each tread. Measure the dimension that will be needed for the new riser coverings. Use the tape measure to find the width and height for each step riser. The riser is the back cover for each step. Cut individual planks of wood for each tread and riser for each step using a table saw. Use the tape measure to transfer the measurements to each plank and mark them with a pencil before cutting. Clean the steps before installing the wood treads and risers to r
