False Tread Instructions
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1. When the LJ-8010-2 False Starting Step is used, the bottom rise of the rough horse should be made 1/2" shorter
than the other rises. : The 1/2" will be cut from the top of the bottom riser. This will accommodate the
dierence in the thickness of the LJ-8010-2 1" and the treads in the LJ-8079 False Tread Kit which are 1/2" thick.
2. Cut the LJ-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 LJ-8010-2 tread and the closed side nished skirtboard. The shim will run beneath the false
tread on the closed side of the stair.
4. Install the risers and treads opposite the false starting step.
Copyright 1994 L.J. Smith Company
L.J. Smith Stair Systems; 35280 Scio-Bowerston Road; Bowerston, OH 44695
Phone (740) 269-2221 FAX (740) 269-9047
Form No. LJ-0194-FTKIT
Closed
Side of
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.
A
F
D
1/2" Plywood Shim
Closed
Side of
Stair
LJ-8010-2 False
Tread Assembly
1/2" Plywood Shim
Subriser
Subtread
Skirtboard
Skirtboard