How to install laminate on stairs // Step by step for beginners

[@19jody72]

33 year flooring installer here.. THIS is a PERFECT video!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks very much. I appreciate it!

[@19jody72]

@@JessedoesDIY 👊🏻

[@19jody72]

​@PickAUserID I can't even remember last time I seen Laminate on stairs and I would never recommend it. It's just to slippery.

[@19jody72]

@PickAUserID Yeah bro, you did the right thing by doing the carpet runner.. if you hadn't done that surely there would have been a potential bad outcome!👊🏻

[@richardnanez540]

Seemed like a difficult project at first. Your video explaining all steps required to properly install the laminate on the stairs helped me decide with confidence to do it on my own. Great video! Thank you very much.

[@JessedoesDIY]

That's awesome! My hope is to teach and inspire and I'm glad your willing to give it a go! Good luck! I'd love to see it when you're done. Thanks for watching

[@rickknarr2408]

Great job, I am a 45 year flooring veteran, and you drew my attention to detail, keep up the pride of workmanship .

[@JessedoesDIY]

Wow thanks!

[@toddjohnson9533]

If this guy works in your area, HIRE HIM! I have spent 25yrs in flooring & securing a craftsman like this is a find. Well done if you ever need work I could keep you busy every day you want to work, your skill is worth whatever your price is. Great work and attention to detail.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Wow, thanks very much, I appreciate that!

[@samuelvigil3604]

Great work and detail. Finally someone that shows step by step instructions instead of just talking about it.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad I could help, I appreciate it

[@2008romboy]

Around town where I live there are quite a few stair shops that specialize in making square nosings out of basically any type of flooring to match the rest of your floor. The back of the nosing is left with the original locking edge so all you do is cut a plank to complete the depth of your tread and boom! your tread is perfectly flush, perfectly color matched and you can order your desired nose overhang. Also I’d definitely recommend to use a more heavy duty adhesive that doesn’t dry hard and cracks like wood glue

[@mrvvoo]

I learned about these local options too that my flooring dealer made me aware of. The only problem is that this doesn’t work well for laminate and vinyl. The mitered edges that are necessary inevitably end up with super sharp corners (which will also be fragile) or gaps with exposed MDF below the finished surface. The sales guy agreed this isn’t ideal for laminate/vinyl because you have to address this gap with a commercial-grade wax crayon to match the finish. This does work really well, however, for engineered hardwood floors. Especially ones with thick enough of a veneer. You can even route out a tiny round-overed edge and it would be perfect. For laminate/vinyl, not so much.

[@2008romboy]

@@mrvvoo That’s actually very surprising to me. What city are you in? I’m in Seattle area and the shop that I use makes them out of pretty much every type of flooring including lvp and laminate. And they ease the edges of mitered corners and color match with special blended stain in a way that it looks and feels like a solid piece of material. It sounds like the guys you’re using just aren’t using appropriate tools to manufacture them 🤔

[@MsWatchdog]

This is one of the most informative step by step guide I have come across for laminated flooring. I can't help but think that this guy really does look like Kevin Owen in WWE!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, that's what I was going for. Haha that's 1 MMA, 1 WWE, and 1 boxer I look like now

[@PalettaMMA]

I have a watched a ton of DIY videos. You do a great job walking the entire project with just the right balance. Keep up the good work. Thank you, I am subscribing.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks very much! Thats what I'm trying to do so it's good that it come through. Glad I could help

[@intertubicular]

Nice job young man. I first started doing laminate flooring on stairs 24 years ago when PERGO laminate flooring was just becoming popular. I remember being a little intimidated on my first set of stairs as I had never done them before in laminate.. Now I can do them in my sleep. They are very simple to do once you get it down. The only time they get involved is if you have railings and spindles with open stairs on one side or both. This means you have to remove the railings and spindles, hole saw precise holes on the sides of your treads for the spindles to go back in after the tread is installed. You also have to 45 your front and side pieces of stair nose molding very precisely and then put the spindles and railing back together. One wrong hole or cut and you will be pulling your hair out doing the tread over!!!

[@velvelhertz9698]

Is there any other way about going about this with spindles? Is there a way to do this without removing spindles and railing?

[@MoneyManHolmes]

You could probably cut a seam if you don’t mind it being visible.

[@DOALLLABOR]

Real simple straight through no music, one of the best I've seen on KZbin. And at Floor and Decor I ask a contractor and an associate about doing the steps and they went into a diatribe. I like that you used common sense from experience to do your thing. It just made sense and save hundred of dollars the tree and retread crapola they tried to sell me for 20 to 40 dollars a pop plus trying to get it stained to match the laminate. After I watched I said "I knew there was an easier way. Thank BRO. I've subscribed and shared. PEACE.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, glad I could help! Good luck on yours and welcome to the crew!

[@thebarneyloki]

Thanks for making the video. It really made installing the laminate much easier and quicker than I was expecting.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Glad I could help

[@brettvainio1323]

Your video was the only one I found that contained exactly all the information I needed to do my install. Great video! I used all of your ideas. Thanks!

[@JessedoesDIY]

That's awesome! Glad I could help out!

[@mahmoodbilal2834]

Great job my brother specially the way you explaining the whole process is very inspiring...such a calm and relaxing person...i did learn very easy...thank you so much.😊

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Glad I could help, thanks for watching

[@jamespage8053]

Great video, I did my complete staircase with this method to upgrade from carpet. One additional thing I should have done is to secure the tongue and groove with a strong adhesive, to eliminate squeaky stairs after removing the foam. I saved a lot over tread and risers from Home Depot.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Good to hear

[@sesilu33]

I'm so glad you posted this video, it was very insightful and you were very thorough with your explanations. The other videos i've seen on KZbin just skipped through most of the processes.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. I noticed the same thing and was left with questing after watching their videos, so when I made mine I tried to explain literally everything I could think of that somebody might run into. Thanks for watching

[@richardgomez4139]

Thank you from Australia. I am about to embark on my own project and you have given me the confidence to begin.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Man that's awesome! Happy to help, good luck on yours!

[@jamesknutson2225]

Just subscribed. Normally, I don't comment on videos - but this was such a well done step-by-step guide. I just wanted to say thanks and excellent work! Those stairs turned out amazing

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks I appreciate it. Welcome to the crew

[@cameroniwaasa7670]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Amazing how much the anxiety is reduced when you see a great craftsman make it look easy.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks so much! Happy to help

[@gameovered777]

Nice work and good tutorial! I was dreading doing my stairs.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Seems scarier than it is. Just take your time, it isn't a race and you'll get through it

[@michele462]

I am happy I found your video. I have been trying to figure out how to do this for my stairs. Thanks a million.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@cicikids3035]

Ok, I decided you need to come to Cambridge, Ontario and do my stairs...thanking you in advance...lol

[@JessedoesDIY]

Lol that's quite the jaunt for me. I'll be with you in spirit

[@johnhersom6002]

Thank you for your video! I installed laminate flooring over a year ago but never did finish the stairs. Your video helped tremendously. Thank you!

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob! Glad I could help. I actually put mine off for 2 years lol I just kept putting it off. Thanks for watching!

[@sambo5103]

great job.i been doing floors 35yrs & ive done it this way many times

[@THEgiantBuG]

I think your video is one of the best I've seen on the tube. Very Informational. Thank You sir for your help.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks for watching. Glad I could help

[@gw4583]

It's kinda scary that KZbin knows this exactly what I need to see.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Isn't it though lol hope it helps

[@chopperdropper752]

Globalist surveillance capitalism sure is great ain't it?

[@Y2Kvids]

Nah, just there are tons of people like you who are going to do exactly what everyone is doing. We are not special. Even the guys selling these laminates know , way before the internet.

[@texasunderground8478]

Scary indeed

[@CueBald]

Agree. I need to do this job and didn't even search for it. KZbin is watching us 🤣

[@logangruszynski5828]

I'll be attempting to do my basement stairs this way. If I remember I'll circle back with an update. This video helped my understanding of how the project should go. I appreciate it!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, happy to help! Good luck

[@richardwadeid]

How’d it go?

[@johnlopez8423]

Great job Canelo. Cant wait to see you in the ring next week

[@JessedoesDIY]

Lol thanks

[@ramonaltuzar2465]

te mamaste but you right he looks like el Canelo Lol

[@tomgrantham9992]

What a great job doing and explaining. Not everyone can explain how to do this. Thank you for sharing.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Tha KS very much! Happy to help, thanks for watching

[@MATTeR1980]

I've been fighting with my stair boosting for a while now. All I needed was the permission to bend the metal rail to help it fit! Great video! Very thorough and easy to follow!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, glad I could help!

[@Skelfish71]

When I first started watching the video I swore you were at my house. LOL I was dreading this part of my upcoming kitchen reno but your video was crystal clear. Thanks for posting! And yes, I subscribed.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Really? Lol that's funny. Honestly I dreaded it for almost 2 years before I actually tackled it. But it isn't that bad, just take your time. That's awesome! Welcome to the crew

[@YourTechGuide.]

*can you please give us the link for the nail gun you use. thanks!*

[@JessedoesDIY]

I would but you can only get it at Home Depot and they won't let me set up a account yet. It's the Ryobi 18V Airstrike 18 guage brad nailer

[@ewetoobebuddah]

@@JessedoesDIY Would this also be a good nailer for baseboards and window trim?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Absolutely. I use it for everything and am very happy with it

[@YourTechGuide.]

@UCn5r9KpuQWeHpHHvFUATmqg *ok. try google it the one he use. good luck on that lol*

[@historyunderyourfeet931]

Hail Canada! I do some DIY and was thinking about putting laminate on a couple of steps! Yours is one of the best videos for DIY I have ever seen. Excellent job! I will be undertaking this in the next couple of months and will use your video. Just a add on for those looking for a nailer, Porter Cable has a pancake little compressor . If you watch at the big box stores they will have a "special" every year were they have a package deal ovvyhd compressor, stapler, a 16 and a 18 gauge nailer at a great deal. Yes its electric, not battery, but it's a great combo!

[@tracycullenberg5654]

Great video and instruction -- have watched it multiple times in preparation for my attempt. Question on the adhesive -- wood glue or construction adhesive? Does it matter?

[@adanesi1884]

great video, but now homedepot offers cap-a-tread and it saves countless hours on stairs. Check it out if you are watching and wanting to do laminate on stairs! Great video!

[@cjshouseofbricks2184]

cap a tread looks much better too. IMO

[@brysonw89]

Great video ! Watched lots of tutorial videos after this one , yours is by far the most helpful and reasonable

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Happy to help

[@keith_dixon]

I would have used acrylic caulk. Dirt will embed into the silicone, making it impossible to clean, where as acrylic will harden and be easily cleanable for its life.

[@ericmuller3339]

Acrylic will eventually crack, letting water seep in. Silicone will never crack and remain pliable.

[@keith_dixon]

@@ericmuller3339 if acrylic caulk cracks, it's because it wasn't applied properly. And silicone will crack, just like acrylic and for the same reason, it will also crack for reasons that acrylic won't. That silicone will eventually be completely embedded with dirt and there will be no way to clean it.

[@ericmuller3339]

@@keith_dixon A quick search on acrylic vs silicone will yield a ton of info such as........... Although acrylic caulking can be used to guard against water penetration, due to its propensity to shrink and distort over time, it is not the best choice.

[@ericmuller3339]

@@keith_dixon If both products were applied properly, acrylic will crack a lot sooner than silicone. Read the ton of articles out there.....silicone is always used in wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.

[@foreverfreeshu]

Thanks for making this.Clear concise instructions. I'm tackling this on my own and I feel alot more confident after viewing this.Cheers!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, glad I could help

[@TeakillaSunrice]

Awesome. Im doing my stairs after my floor’s leftovers

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome. Good luck

[@stevev5462]

Great detailed video. About to install on 12 stairs. I will use construction adhesive on the nosing to keep it locked in. I also like to use a pin nailer for extra grab. Good job

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Good luck on yours

[@Rick24.]

Great job man! awesome tools you got there but you need to get a hammer 🤣

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Lol I have a better one, this one was just closer

[@shayneralston990]

Been searching youtube for hours to find something about this mystery clip for the bull nose i was told a out . Thank you 👍

[@chtcheung5794]

Just fantastic job, professionally done. So detailed. Not easy at all and have learned a lot. Thank you very much.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks very much! Glad I could help

[@motivationindrive8514]

The only thing to keep in mind is building codes… most USA States adopt International Residential code. Per those standards stair treads need to be at least 10 inch from riser. If you build out your riser, you might not be compliant with code.

[@MatthewErickson-z7p]

Yo bro! Thanks so much. I was going to leave the carpet on my stairs leading to my second floor. Didn't realize the laminate would be easy like that thanks so much!

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob. But I might avoid it on a larger staircase. It may be too slippery depending on the laminate you use. Mine has texture so it's ok, but carpet is safer. Your call

[@hartleyktm]

One, if not the best tutorial ever in this matter, thank you.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Happy to help

[@lornascookingdkitchenettes8689]

How I wish all carpenters as bright as you ❤️ great job .. good details for installing.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@davemeise2192]

I've been trying to decide between vinyl boards or laminate on the stairs. Great job and it now gives me enough information to finally decide how and with what to do with my stairs. Great video!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks

[@ErnestoBarrosoHibiscusWine]

Great video! I really appreciate you have taken the time to do it. (Canadian living in the US for the past 21 years)

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks so much! Glad I could help

[@nancybarnette2077]

Was wondering how this could be done. Your video answered most of my questions. Thanks!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@willwill-d9m]

Great video found this very easy to follow, did all my stairs. Thanks for putting it up. So now I am super pumped. Cheers matey

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, glad I could help!

[@kimhwalim2080]

this is what i wanna to see... I'm confused with the stairnose & nosing, now able to understand... u r marvelous😃 learner from malaysia

[@JessedoesDIY]

Cool! Glad I could help!

[@eddierobles2137]

Thank you again for this video . One question : Do we removed the under padding from the planks before installing ? Your advice will be much appreciated

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime. If it has underlayment, you'd want to remove as much as possible

[@PitxitxiLLC]

Great job. I am installing Pergo in our house and need to re-do the stairs, I have two questions, please: 1) How well does the snap-on stair nosing handless traffic on the long run? 2) Don't people have issues with the small lip created by that nosing? Thanks.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. As long as all the tolerances are tight, it'll handle traffic just fine. It you install it too loose or don't have it touching the riser below it, it'll rock and slowly fatigue. Some people have issues with it or say it's uncomfortable. Personally I don't even notice them

[@nancyjordan359]

Beautiful job you're so smart I'm learning so much from you thank you

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad to help

[@holliekeenan8453]

Excellent video and tutorial!! Thank you for the time it took to make that. Two questions… if the laminate wood planks I am using have an attached pad, do you remove prior to gluing? Or just glue with pad attached? And on the stair nose… I found a simple nose to nail down (no track)… in that case, do you just have laminate instal on entire step? And not cut back as if to instal that track?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad you liked it! You'd have to remove the padding first if possible. I'm not sure about how that nosing would install, tough to say.

[@chuyfigueroa4922]

I have a full stair case to do these coming days and this gave me ideas to do it a lot faster and practical

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome! Glad I could help. A full staircase will be a chore lol, but good luck

[@chuyfigueroa4922]

@@JessedoesDIY definitely lol but this video gave more a little more confidence

[@JessedoesDIY]

That's my hope

[@brendanbrown2236]

IVE DONE ALOT OF LAMINATE BUT NEVER STAIRS YET . YOUVE REALLY HELPED ME OUT TOOOOO EASY 😎🇺🇸

[@JessedoesDIY]

Happy to help! Good luck

[@Matt-zz7fc]

Great video upload mate! I’m a carpet fitter’s apprentice in the uk and this really did make a lot of sense to me! Eager to take on some laminate stairs now! Thanks

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Glad I could help, and that it comes across clearly. Good luck!

[@straightoutofstrat8722]

Thank you very much. Your method of teaching is absolutely fabulous.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad I could help!

[@dougpeters1625]

Great job. Fantastic video. I have that nailer and it is an incredible value for the money. you are a true craftsman.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thank you! I appreciate that. It is a awesome nailer

[@MattRoszak]

I considered replacing the old carpet on my 2 flights of stairs with something like this... but this looks like a ton of work. Much more complicated than doing a room! Might save this job for later...

[@JessedoesDIY]

It's not a small job that's for sure

[@vinup99]

How do we install laminate that has foam backing? Can we glue it down same way or remove the foam backing first? Thanks for all your help. Best video on this topic.

[@JessedoesDIY]

The rest of it is the same way yes, but unfortunately you'll have to scrape off the foam backing material first. Thanks for watching, glad I could help!

[@vinup99]

@@JessedoesDIY Thanks for quick response. Good to see that you care for fans.

[@JessedoesDIY]

No prob, absolutely. Fans are literally who I do this for. I want to help everybody do what they want

[@WisdomwWave]

IMO this is the best DIY for laminate flooring on stairs. Looks like only Canadian got it right 🇨🇦

[@JessedoesDIY]

I appreciate that! I'm happy I could help

[@TradeMark-dk7qb]

Thank you for putting this out there. I have been looking for this type of DIY for over a year!! Many thanks!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@JoeKme]

@1:45 What if you're replacing carpet where the nosing is rounded on the wood tread itself? Mine overlaps by 1" . Do I cut it just to the point that it makes a square overlap (remove the curve), or do I cut it back to the original riser?

[@JessedoesDIY]

For some reason I'm having a hard time imagining what you mean

[@lornascookingdkitchenettes8689]

You did very good job. How I wish he use the same idea as you did your stairs. My stairs it isn’t done yet but he didn’t put any glue to prevent squeaking.. my stairs squeak .. hope that easy to re do it but it isn’t easy money wise .

[@alizameendar4196]

GREAT DETAILED VIDEO SUPER, KEEP up the Amazing Work

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks very much!

[@consultant4ml]

This was a really good video! You take your time and you explain all the steps which I really appreciated. For folks that don’t do this for a living information like this is absolutely terrific. Job well done and many many thanks. 👏👏💪

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and that I could help clear it up

[@Myr3390]

Great video, very nice craftsmanship. Always going the extra step to make it work.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@dblaschke1]

For your transparent caulking application. Have you ever tried after applying with the caulking gun and before you tool it with your finger spraying window cleaner on it? Silicone and caulk bonds to dry surfaces. After it has been applied to the dry surface spraying window cleaner will prevent the spreading of the caulk/silicone. Then tool the area It will give you a very clean finish. Only wipe the major excess and not the silicone/caulk. Thought I'd pass that on.

[@IamMugs]

13:22: How do you "undo" that without breaking things? Mine has come loose and I assume that one or two of the screws has come loose -or- the track has bent. The leading edge must have been stepped on just the right way and it is now bending downward

[@boolitman65]

Great job of explaining step by step. What laminant flooring product are you using, I don't see it in the description.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Yeah unfortunately I bought it at a local store and can't really find much on it. It was called Mono Serra, dark grey oak

[@boolitman65]

@@JessedoesDIY ok, thanks!

[@c.appletorte6409]

A contractor has just completed a replacement of carpet on the stairs to our finished basement with LVP and the finished result is very much like yours with laminate in the video. (Looks great!) However, with the build up of the risers to make the surface flush for application of the tile, the tread is now shorter and going down the stairs, I find that i must clutch the handrail and angle my feet, as the nosing is higher than the tread and quite a slick surface. I fear a trip/ slip hazard now. Jesse; what can one do to the tread or the nosing to prevent a fall, short of installing a carpet runner? Is there a way to texture the nosing ?

[@lewisengr]

Not surprising. By reducing the tread width the stairs may no longer meet Building Code, which governs the rise:run of stairs.

[@mpatm2607]

Can you go down the stairs in socks without slipping on the laminate? Looks great but is it practical from a safety perspective?

[@robertrice9112]

Heck of a job!!! This is probably the best looking result of putting laminate on stairs!!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks!

[@jjhj08]

Many thanks! Well done. Unfortunately, I do have a question. Would you glue the very first "nose plank" which leads into the stairs and basically is still part of the floating floor on the upper level?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, glad you liked it. No I wouldn't because that is still part of the rest of the floor which is floating and needs to be able to move

[@jjhj08]

@@JessedoesDIY thank you!

[@MDO-nq4bx]

I found a pre underlayed laminate flooring,Can I use glue on it, to use on the stairs?? And if it can be done, what would be an ideal glue to use on the underlay??? Where did you get your bullnose pls?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Unfortunately you'll need to remove the underlay from the planks before installing them on the stairs for the glue to stick. Then I would use a construction adhesive after in case there is residue on the bottom of the plank. The nosing can be bought at any flooring or box store. They will probably have to order it in, and are generic so you'll need a small piece of your flooring to get the best match

[@seanc6468]

Woo hoo! I'm glad to see this. My steps to the basement are in need of a upgrade.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome. Good luck!

[@sergiodeleon860]

One of the best videos I've been watching

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Happy to help

[@chough1]

You make it look so easy and great play-by-play for non-handy person like me. Thank you for the video! You got a new subscriber!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, thanks! I'm happy to help and glad to have you aboard the crew

[@gregj2647]

Informative video. It’s probably good you left the gold linoleum as the really old stuff had asbestos in it and you don’t want to mess with it. 👍 looks great. Any concerns that the bullnose edge is higher where it overlaps the tread? I would be concerned that you could trip over that edge.

[@JessedoesDIY]

No concerns to me anyways, after a couole days you honestly don't even know it's there, its really under a quarter inch or so higher

[@cholodude97]

Surprised that this is the only comment mentioning this. Regular diy people dont know this and may possible end up removing asbestos.

[@luzmariij4695]

Great job! I want to do this myself but I don’t know if I can do it.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. It's quite the job, glad I don't do it often

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Looks amazing, but loads of work. I bet you were glad it was only 2 steps!!!

[@JessedoesDIY]

It is a lot of work and yes I was lol

[@paulcalif]

I already rebuilt a set of stairs and covered them with laminate. It's been a few years and they're holding up fine, but your method is better. I have another set of stairs to do now and I'm going to use your method. Thanks for the tips, wanna come help 😀 😉

[@JessedoesDIY]

Awesome, I'm glad I could help with some tips. I'm good tho thanks lol You enjoy.

[@paulcalif]

@@JessedoesDIY haha, well thanks again for the video 😊

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime!

[@denali9449]

Really hard to tell in the video but what is the horizontal dimension of the nosing? In the US the IRC and almost all state/local code adoptions require a nosing depth of 3/4" to 1 1/4" unless the tread is 11" or greater in depth.

[@jlouutube65]

You make it look so easy...I doubt we will get through this as quickly as you did.😃

[@JessedoesDIY]

The outcome is better than speed, take your time

[@albertsalas9154]

Thank you sir. Now I can tackle my stair case with your teaching.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime

[@louisestewart6674]

I've been looking for an inexpensive way to finish my 11 pine steps that used to have carpet on them. I want to keep my current risers. I'm going to have to hire someone to do this for me. Can I keep my current risers and will the bullnose on my tread have to be cut off? Where do I find the bullnoses to match the laminate? I've never seen them at Lowe's or Home Depot. I suppose I could use vinyl treads instead of laminate? What's the advantage of one over the other?

[@keithjohnson1828]

Thanks my dude! Literally my project for this weekend.

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, happy to help! Good luck on yours

[@stokesj2]

Great video. Especially on the detailed measurement instructions, which are easily overlooked. Thanks!

[@JessedoesDIY]

Anytime, glad I could help!

[@perfladau]

great video.Sort of thinking start with a full width board at the top of the stairs then work back into the room..saves any small infill pieces

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! Typically the stairs are the last thing to do so you are making due with scraps anyways, might as well use them up. Plus any seams will just match the rest of the room anyways, just only make sure to do seams on the risers and not the steps if you can avoid it to avoid any potential squeaky spots over time

[@cathygabriel6420]

This is a great video. Where did you buy the nose piece in this video. There are so many different ones, but the one you are installing looks like it will work best and last the longest. Thanks, Mike

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! The nosing I bought from home depot. Unless you have some high end flooring that comes with it, stair nosing is universal just like transitions. I had dark grey oak laminate, so I had a small scrap on hand to match up in store as close as possible to what I needed. I found some smokey oak laminate nosing that was near perfect. I did have to order it in tho. Hope that helps!

[@Wolphypwi]

it's beautiful. I have a project in 2 weeks' time with 28 stairs, unfortunately, are concrete stairs. Any tips?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Unfortunately that's a different ballgame. Typically you don't want to glue wood to concrete.

[@SabaKosova]

Hi there nice video men Do you know the edge laminate , do they come together with the metal or separate

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. They come together

[@eliasmartinezsierra8324]

Question ? How did you get the nose ? Is it part of the flooring you had or you bought separately

[@JessedoesDIY]

The nosing you get separately from a flooring store or big box store. It's with the rest of the different transitions, mine had to be ordered in. Unless you get really high end flooring that has a matching one, usually they have universal ones so make sure to take a scrap of your flooring and match the color and wood species as best you can. My flooring is dark grey oak, but my nosing and transitions are smokey oak

[@shootNbreezeIRL]

Thank you for the video. I would like to know does the toe kick laminate strip sit proud of your step. Or it is flush with the laminate on the step

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. The toe kick is proud, but only by probably 1/8"

[@hockeyman8799able]

What is the best saw blade to use for lvt? Some say 8t Pergo blade and others say 80-100t carbide. I have an entire basement with stairs (which I've never done before)

[@JessedoesDIY]

I use clean cut wood blades. Circular saw blade around 60 tooth. Too many and it melts, too little and it can chunk.

[@hockeyman8799able]

@JessedoesDIY Thanks for the info

[@CrispenLeblanc]

Great video! You don't need to leave a little room on the sides for expansion?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks. Nope, if they do expand it's along the width not the length. But being glued down they won't move much

[@biglon74]

Just curious why you didn't use flush mount stair nose because you nailed your flooring down. no floating.

[@JessedoesDIY]

It's really hard to find a good laminate nosing, especially flush mount, get it to match and not break the bank. At least here it is

[@mariusproca]

Hi… very useful video… from where I can buy that step stair nosing? Many thanks

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks! I got mine at home depot. It's universal and you typically have to order it in. Take a piece of your flooring in so you can colour and species match as close as you can. My flooring is dark grey oak, so I ordered smokey oak nosing. Once it's in place you'll never tell

[@yusufalzahabi3842]

man, u were born to do this video!!! im attempting finishing my new mobile home on my own. finished all the floor except for a single step between my living room and my kitchen. is it the same principle?

[@JessedoesDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Yeah, basically the same. Good luck on yours

[@brightonbard]

What a nice young man, dad must be proud !

[@JessedoesDIY]

I appreciate it