How Do You Replace Indoor Wood Stair Treads?
There are a number of home stairway designs, and many reasons for replacing stair treads. If your stair treads need to be replaced due to rotten and damaged wood, you can do it yourself without hiring a costly handyman. To get started, you will need to remove the old stair treads and trace on the new wood material to get the proper measurements. When replacing the treads, choose a durable hardwood material. Step 1 Remove any trimming or edging that may hinder the removal of the stair tread. Do this by sliding a flat head prying tool behind the trim and prying it away from the surface. Most nails will come out with the trim material, but you may need to remove a few finish nails with a nail removal tool. Step 2 Place the prying tool’s flat head between the bottom of the tread and the riser, and tap the back end of the prying tool to force it under. Depending on the installation method, you may need to cut through glue between the tread and the stringers. If needed, slide a reciprocating
