Installation Guide

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Tools Required:
4
Basic Installation:
6
Operation: Tools Needed:
Measuring and
Leveling
Cutting
Nailing
Gluing
Screw Driving
Drilling
Finishing
Metal measuring tape, hand levels, (torpedo
and 4’ level),
framing square
Miter box and saw (fine-tooth) hand or power
circular saw or
standard hand saw
Hammer, nail set, 1“ finishing nails
Carpenter’s glue and construction adhesive
Screwdriver (manual or power), 3“ wood screws
Hand drill, drill guide and 1/8“, 1/4“, 3/8“,
5/8“, 3/4“, 1“ wood bits
Sandpaper, steel wool, wood file, wood chisel,
finishing stain, rags, tack cloth, etc.
Getting Started - Tread and Riser
Installation:
5
To properly install solid oak treads and risers, you must first remove
the existing steps to expose the rough framing. Leave the beginning
riser at base of steps (A). Measure and cut each step separately to
ensure tight fit. (B). Pre-drill, apply construction adhesive and nail
into place. For added strength, screw treads to risers from behind (C).
Complete each step before continuing on to next step.
Landing Tread
Landing tread can be used
with 3/4”oak flooring along
a landing when solid oak
treads and risers are used.
Landing tread can be used
along a balcony with oak
flooring. Properly cut miters
and attach directly to sub
floor.
Tread Return Nosing
Installation
Cut and miter tread return nosing to fit.
Adds a finished look to the tread edge.
A B
C
Tread
Tread
Return
Nosing
Marking Your Staircase for Installation
Layout your staircase directly on your treads and landings. Carefully
mark Newel and Baluster positions and centerlines.
Starting
Newel
Baluster
Centerline
Face of Stringer
Mark Position of
Baluster Center-
point
Mark Position of
Landing Newel
and Centerline
Landing
Tread
Tread
Return
Nosing
Turnout Starting Fitting Layout
Starting Easing Fitting Layout
The balustrade centerline and newel centerpoints should be laid
out. On a kneewall stair, the balustrade should be centered on the
kneewall. On an open-tread stair, the centerline should be 1/2 of the
baluster square in from the face of the stringer; i.e. 5/8“ for a 1-1/4’’
baluster.
Volute Starting Fitting Layout