Instructions

1/2" Plywood Shim
A
D
F
Closed
Side of
Stair
Closed
Side of
Stair
8010-2 False
Tread Assembly
1/2" Plywood Shim
Subriser
Skirtboard
Skirtboard
Subtread
1/2" Plywood Shim
A
D
F
Closed
Side of
Stair
Closed
Side of
Stair
8010-2 False
Tread Assembly
1/2" Plywood Shim
Subriser
Skirtboard
Skirtboard
Subtread
PART 5 -- INSTALLING THE 8010-2 FALSE STARTING STEP
1. When the 8010-2 False Starting Step is used, the bottom
rise of the rough horse should be made 1/2" shorter than
the other rises. NOTE: The 1/2" will be cut from the
top of the bottom riser. This will accommodate the
difference in the thickness of the 8010-2 1" and the
treads in the 8079 False Tread Kit which are 1/2" thick.
2. Cut the 8010-2 riser to the correct rise. Secure the riser
to the stair by screwing or nailing through the face of
  theriserintothestairandooratthetopandbottom
edges where the cove and shoe mould will hide the
screw heads. Attach the starting step tread to the stair
and riser using glue and nails. Screws or nails can also
be used underneath the bottom block of the starting
newel where they will be hidden from view.
3. Prepare a 1/2" plywood shim per dimensions A, F, and
D below in Figure 5a. Install the shim on top of the
subtread between the 8010-2 tread and the closed side
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tread on the closed side of the stair.
D= 1-1/4" nosing to keep the carpet even with the nosing
on the False Treads.
F= Notch the closed end of the shim 1-1/4" deep and 6"
wide for the closed side false tread.
A= The width of the carpet running down the middle of the
steps.
4. Install the risers and treads opposite the false starting
step. (See Figure 2, 3, and 5c.)
Figure 5a
Figure 5c
Figure 5b
8079 False Tread Kit
Installation Instructions
NOTE: For interior use only
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