Making Stair Nosings from Vinyl Plank Flooring

Revamping the stairs!

[@MrGuy1942]

“ I was born before health and safety “ that is hilarious. It just goes to show how proper training with experience mentors can have such a positive effect over government bureaucrats making silly rules. I also learned a really cool trick working with modern materials from this experienced craftsman. Rock on Cliff.

[@Seany-boy]

He was obviously born before good wig makers as well .

[@merrywalsh2809]

Those “silly rules” are a response to worker injuries and employers not providing safety equipment and safe working conditions. Nothing frivolous about it. Cut down on deaths and grievous bodily harm that was all too common in the 19th and early 20th century. I get it though. Both of you are just poking fun at rules. Guys don’t like directions either lol.

[@corylohanlon]

You do realize that much of his cohort are dead, missing limbs, or suffering from diseases because of a casual disregard for safety by themselves & governments of the past, right?

[@susanward2085]

Thank you for sharing your approach to a problem that I didn’t know I had, with a solution that I didn’t know I needed. Absolutely brilliant. What a shame that the old ways of problem solving are being met with disrespectful snide remarks, instead of being valued. The ability to think outside of the box is a priceless dying art, in and of itself. Peace to you and your household.

[@darmichar73]

Agreed. I now can't wait for the next safety meeting at work.

[@jtsather4535]

Brilliant. Why didn't I think of that? I've been a builder for 35 years. I've used a torch to heat pvc piping to make soft bends while doing underground work, acrylic sheets to bend for custom aquariums,and all manor of such. Never dawned on me to heat and bend vinyl plank for stair nosing. This is fantastic! And nothing beats a proper jig.

[@richjw84]

That 3rd clamp was absolutely brilliant!

[@susanblackley7065]

You, sir, are amazing. I also saw your update video and you're correct -- the nosings are ridiculously expensive -- this method is the definition of ingenuity. Thank you so much from across the pond!

[@grantfahlman1815]

Not sure which pond you're referring to, but thanks as well from across the pond; here in Canada!

[@susanblackley7065]

@@grantfahlman1815 Oh wow! I thought you were in the UK! Thank you, again, from Buffalo NY

[@fernandoullaguari9073]

One of the best tutorials on fabricating and installation vinyl plank on stairs.

[@michaelg4051]

Great idea and excellent procedure ....As a finish carpenter myself, I keep asking myself...... WHY didn't I think of this ??? LoL Thanks for sharing !!

[@edwardkaneshiro6437]

You are a freakin genius! I'll try that next time , those ready made stair nosing are expensive and not so great to use . Thanks Cliff God Bless you!

[@3dumbdogs]

My exact thought! Just amazed

[@bertandyvonne.campers6157]

This technique looks way easier than another video that used a router to thin the plank and bend in place onto the actual nosing. Thanks for keeping it simple Cliff.

[@vinceferraccioli4661]

Depending on the thickness some have a wood core

[@joeblow1942]

I was a laminate and hardwood flooring contractor for years and this was ingenious!

[@carennelson153]

Thanks Cliff. I have been hunting for months on how to take my vinyl plank flooring down the stairs in a uncomplicated way. This video has given me the answer. Thank you so much. I'm making a jig tomorrow to begin. Your are a genius!!!!

[@phillamoore157]

What a great video. Cliff is that neighbor everyone wants. Knowledgeable, and doesn’t need, nor has the time and patience, for no stinking governmental “health & safety” bullsh*t. Cliff’s my new hero. Thanks for posting, brother. I’m pulling my hair out trying to find a solution (that looks good) for my stairs, as well. Very well done, mate. 👍

[@ridiculous_gaming]

It amazes me how brilliant and practical people like you are. You make things look so easy, which regard some extreme skill. What are brilliant way to do this task, thank you.

[@riverraisin1]

What a time to be alive! KZbin rocks and so do content creators like Cliff.

[@MrDKwest]

This is genius, thank you, you have saved thousands of dollars for thousands of people. Thank you very much sir.

[@williamkaiser8490]

I did staircase from seeing his Video but used Smartcore vinyl flooring from Lowes it was three times the thickness so i cut the 4" of backing off to make it thinner to heat and ben for the bullnoses! Turned out perfect! THANKS!

[@MatSmithLondon]

Omg I love this. Basic stuff. I guessed the use of a heat gun, but yep - never would have though of this. Brilliant and simple

[@number1pappy]

This bloody genius!! I have been hesitant to put down vinyl plank because all the options for the stairs was a piece of vinyl that was proud of the surface and made walking on it weird! This will work perfectly! Thank you sir!!

[@royormonde3682]

This is a great idea for sure, but at least with the nosing it does make it a bit safer when walking in your socks, this will be a much slippery method.

[@littleherms3285]

This is genius but, I would NEVER put vinyl on stairs. If you have pets or wool socks on, lives are in peril every time someone uses the stairs.

[@davegrier523]

A simple and elegant solution to a common problem. I have seen countless ugly attempts at finishing treads with vinyl flooring but never this. Well done sir and thanks!

[@tomthumb3085]

This is the handiest tips I’ve ever seen for the DIY enthusiast. Thanks for this video.

[@RS-ub1ly]

DAYS of tying to figure this issue out myself!! Desperate last attempt to search KZbin and I FOUND YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@66rustang78]

Great idea. I’m always afraid of stair nosing being a trip hazard. This is a brilliant way to eliminate them. Thanks

[@RetroSteamTech]

A very nice job Cliff 👍👍👍 I find one of the few benefits of being old is being 'Born Before Health & Safety' 😂😂 Cheers, Alan.

[@CliffsShed]

Cheers Alan, some of my antics make my younger generation cringe! they should have worked with my Dad! :-) ATB, Cliff

[@eyuptony]

That's superb Cliff, what an improvement. That jig you designed is a brilliant time saver and saves measuring as well, it's fool proof. Enjoyed the video. Tony

[@davidmcclean8811]

I see a lot of great DIY tips on youtube but I forget most of them. I'll never forget this one! Brilliant is an understatement. LOL!

[@Chucka10]

I saw this video and did this on my rental property stairs(13) that previously were carpeted. Stairs had 2X12 boards for tread so I just bent my pre cut 48>42” length vinyl planks around a 2X4 (same thickness) and held it with a few drywall screws 3/4 thru width of a 1X3 as the overhang of the tread nose was 3/4”, then laid 2 30lb boxes of flooring on it till cold. Worked out good, snug fit on 2X12. Used construction adhesive. I don’t think renters can tear it up if they try, well, maybe.😜 Thanks for the video, Chuck from Orlando, FL USA.

[@slw04]

Thank you so much for this content Cliff. You sir are a genius and have saved me a ton of money. I can complete my project now knowing that the stair noses will match my flooring thanks to you (it’s been unfinished for two years).

[@richardnorthernireland431]

Hi Cliff Thanks for the video I have been trying to do that to our stairs for the fast 2 / 3 years but never could get anything to match the floor or if I could it was seriously over priced .This is that job sorted thanks again

[@ScotiaDroning]

Very nice use of post forming. Laminate countertops are made in a similar fashion. Nice use of jigs and a cool application to make the stairs look great.

[@robertnavetta4419]

I paid $170 for a jig that he made with a few extra pieces he had around the house. Apparently necessity is the mother of invention.

[@BlueDart1971]

@@robertnavetta4419 I made my jig out of a couple pieces of wood. They are slick.

[@bobjames2423]

Excellent video sir. Exactly what I was looking for. That jig is a Hugh time saver for sure!

[@Shonparke]

This is one of the most valuable videos I have ever seen on KZbin thank you

[@trimcarpenter]

Thanks this is new to me 38 yrs as a carpenter and still learning.

[@lindaincolorado7854]

I am very impressed with your ingenuity. I wish I could have done this using vinyl planks that I liked. Instead, I settled for some pre-made laminate stair treads. You did a great job on your project!

[@saltystairtreads]

Agreed. The industry offerings for stairs are awful.

[@JohnRR]

How brilliant this is. Thank you for sharing. Good to see one of the survivors of the ‘before health and safety era’.

[@fionapeterson4418]

Bloody fantastic Cliff! Love your no-nonsense and great skills, thanks for the idea.

[@sickoftheleftwingscum]

This would be a great idea for covering sill boards instead of painting them especially in a conservatory ! 😁👍

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Cliff, the new boards really give the stairs a new look, very simple to install, great job and thanks for sharing, cheers Matty

[@CliffsShed]

Thanks Matty, can't spend all my time in the shed, unfortunately! :-) All the best Cliff

[@shaunsmith1197]

Its heart warming to see a true craftsman at work. Great accent too 👍

[@mikehunt6218]

Been doing flooring in New England since 1985,. I've seen a lot of things but this is really a great idea, thank you for the video 👍

[@michaelshoulders]

Hello from Wyoming! You are an incredibly clever man. Ive been really struggling to figure out how to do my stairs noses ( Im totally new to DIY ) and you've solved my dilemma! MANY THANKS!!

[@oldsloane]

I wish I had this knowledge when I did my stairs. Brilliant, I am thinking about ripping out the stairs and redoing them. I love the knowledge and experience available on KZbin.

[@woody1380]

Fantastic tips, thanks for sharing. I can honestly say I have never seen anyone wear a warehouse/storeman's coat outside of a warehouse or storeroom or a Two Ronnies Sketch

[@TomKaren94]

First time I've watched a vinyl flooring video and found it useful and interesting.

[@funfreq9282]

Ha! You remind me of Dr. Nefario... in a good way! Great idea, I don't do a lot of flooring because of bad knees but if I come across the need now I know how to get it done, from across the pond Cheers mate!

[@MrsChunkyMonkey]

I have just come across your video. I have to say thank you.. I have been looking for a way to transion vinyl flooring to the start of my top step. All I kept finding, was that I had to cut the bullnose off. I have no intension of doing that. Transion strips either cost an arm and a leg cause they have a slight curve or look like they belong in a factory. I was begining to think that my "bargain" flooring was a waste of hard earned. Well not any more. I will be doing this when the weather gets a bit better and its all down to you. As long as my hubby can keep the tea coming. Your a star. Thanks Cliff mate x

[@ramonmichaud3004]

nicely done. It is such a Godsend that the next generation has access to knowledge that is not taught.

[@rottsrool]

Ingenious whow I just had a quote for my stairs which was way to expensive so I’m doing it myself. This method is brilliant 👍

[@paglencounseling378]

Thank you so much, I have been trying to figure out how to do this! I appreciate you taking the effort to show us.

[@oscar-garcia]

Thanks for such great information. I have such a problem finding the right stair nose width for my stars. Now, I only need to use the planks I already have to make them. Great!

[@johng9562]

Great idea Cliff ~ we wanted to use LVP 5 years ago, but they did not have the matching bull nosing. Had I known this trick we certainly would have installed it over the engineered wood.

[@AMGMANIAC]

You shouldn't cover engineered wood with a vinyl product, it needs to breathe.

[@joemilton7552]

@@AMGMANIAC I think when he says "over," he means like "instead of"

[@ohakuneyachtclub8753]

what a bloody clever bugger !! fantastic clear and concise video. I reckon i could do that now you are such a good teacher. thank you very much for making the video.

[@DreamBuilderIfyoucanDreamitWec]

Wow! Thanks a lot this is going to help me, You are a great person for sharing your ideas.

[@lazygardens]

Very useful. And that jig is ingenious for anyone working with old houses.

[@angryshrub1]

Well done sir. Fantastic job on all of it. I’m in your debt as are any who do this. The cost of store bought stair tread is ridiculous, this will save a lot of money.

[@timothyvanrhein5230]

That was awesome! I wish I had seen this before finishing my stairs. This is simply the best way I've seen to do it. Thank you for sharing.

[@anthonywack4271]

That's brilliant ! I'd love a shop coat that color. Reminds me of shop class back before they had safety. Cheers from a Lancastrian Canadian.

[@jergobrigi]

Brilliant!! This is what KZbin would be!! I will be making myself a nosing jig as well and repeating this in my house! I would pre cut the piece to the stair width before bending the nosing as it makes it easier to cut especially only needing a utility knife... or a saw. PS The precision of the hand saw! Young folk like me have no skill any more!

[@jim77004]

This is beautiful... I've replaced carpet with hardwood and had to remove the carpet nosing to do so (which does take some time). Wrapping the carpet nosing with the vinyl plank is brilliant.

[@denniswoofter5158]

REALLY HELPFUL video. Just finished my stairs and they look GREAT.

[@LHAGYALO258]

Thank you sir. Saved almost 200 bucks.

[@fl6703]

that's the best video on making your own stair nosing. Good job Sir!

[@galady8632]

I was hoping to remove carpet and have vinyl plank flooring installed. I have a step down into a sunken great room plus stairs to my basement. I was dreading the extra expense for the steps. This technique could enable me to accomplish my goal this year. (71yr old on a fixed income.) Thank you, Cliff!!!!

[@tc8714]

Well done...my first go at these and I was shocked at the cost for them...brilliant thank you

[@factorypolo3134]

Awesome, thank you Sooooo much, just started my steps and had no idea , thank you my friend...

[@andys5562]

That's awesome, thank you. The stair nose is the most expensive part of a LVP job. I cant wait to try this on my next project!

[@vincentl5883]

this can save 70% of the cost compare to buying the ready made threadnose. got to try it. thanks!!!

[@miguelbalaguer7920]

Nice Job Brother, thanks for sharing your Knowledge and Experience 👍👏👏👏🙏🏻

[@roscobher4797]

Freaking love this content! premade stair nosing never matches and is expensive for vinyl definitely a good idea to make your own. Thanks Cliff.

[@time.528]

Good job sir! I'm a master carpenter who installs all kinds of rail configurations. I am going to attempt this on my own stairs

[@picoBeBlack]

Thank you for this. You’re awesome, sir

[@cal79]

What a clever chap..you cant beat good old fashioned engineering brains...welldone

[@timbanwell1756]

Right I am off to buy some vinyl flooring. Making the nose great, making the jig another brilliant idea. But my favourite is where you keep your ring spanners

[@apocalypticweasel9078]

As a floor layer i approve of this method been using the same method for 34 years myself

[@jennahguyette3827]

Do you by chance know the best heat setting/temperature to use with the heat gun for this?

[@apocalypticweasel9078]

@@jennahguyette3827 My Liester Triac is an industry tool and not available from a diy retailer so it would difficult to match the temp to a diy tool. The best thing to do would be to use an off cut or waste piece and practice with that starting at a medium heat to begin with being careful not to concentrate the heat source in one area but keep it moving until the product becomes pliable, plus no 2 products are constructed of the same materials so its always best to use waste first to practice on.

[@baciate920]

This is so useful. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@migdi242424]

Brilliant!! You just saved me $600.. Thank you!

[@hectormarquez9186]

I’m an old school like this guy(Carpenter Master l should respectfully say) he doesn’t need to talk too much to teach you how to get the job down and you can tell were do those tricks come from; nope not from the orange box or the blue ribbon, those tricks are acquired from years of hard work, experience to be precise and here we have the chance to learn that en a few minutes, thanks for sharing your knowledge and help us to save some 💰 and thanks to the amazing tool called KZbin!

[@MrAbeebaby]

Great idea. Thanks for the video. I'll be doing the top of my stairs (put vinyl plank flooring in the whole upstairs).Greetings from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada.

[@alan36753]

Old bloke doing old school just like me. Great video mate, many thanks

[@DanielaSanchezJasmin]

I loved the video! We soo appreciate you, as we are in process of installing vinyl floors. You saved us $. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@qwazy01]

Thank you Hefner, the Playboy Mansion reno is coming along fabulously! Very elegant solution as well 👌

[@leelovely2894]

Awesome video. Thanks so much for taking the time out to help us out. 😍

[@JenniferMcGrew]

Brilliant- thanks! An admirer of your work from America:)

[@cynthiastevens8302]

Dang you are brilliant,creative and informative.this is very helpful.thanks for posting

[@chrisvandermerwe8800]

I wish I had the knack like you,thank you for sharing.

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[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are COOL! Fantastic masterclass! Old school is driving!

[@vladt6501]

Great idea and tooling! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@robertatraband7264]

i like how his stair tread area is smooth. the nose pieces they sell leave a ledge on each step.

[@tribalwind]

Yes the overlapping noses are terrible and a tripping hazard, and the come off

[@sickoftheleftwingscum]

Great job Cliff looks easier to use than laminate ! 👍

[@tadeuszsolowiej1522]

Thank you for making this video and sharing it. You are great Artist🤗♥️🙏

[@victorbaquero9795]

You are a really genius You safe my life And help me with this so difficult hard time i was having So grateful with you

[@jonsworkshop]

Nice job Cliff, never used this stuff but it looks much nicer to work with than laminate, and you can form it. Top job mate, well done. Jon

[@CliffsShed]

Cheers Jon, first time I've used it, knocks the b******s off of laminate in pretty much every way, ATB, Cliff

[@stiggy3833]

An amazing idea. So simple but wouldn't have thought of it myself. Thanks.

[@NellaMcLaughlin]

Prefect! Love these!!! Much better than the other videos online. Thank you

[@Jay-sg3uh]

True Master!!! You Just helped me save Hundreds $$$, Love you Old Man! 😁🤝 👏👏👏🍾🥂

[@jessestrum]

cliff you are one hell of a craftsman , clocks engineering etc i take my hat of to you have a nice xmas cheers john

[@wendysomerville9830]

Beautiful.. Thank you for sharing this video. I now think I can make my own stair treads with nosings. You are a genius Sir. ;-)

[@candyjorgenson5331]

You’re my kind of guy, Cliff. Love this video.

[@christianbouchard7136]

I did it the same way a couple years ago, it’s so economical, nothing else even come close, and it looks very good.

[@bczingo]

so did i

[@shane250]

Yeah, you can never get such a smooth transition with any other method.

[@israeladesanya4596]

Did you glue them down?

[@janiceneace5065]

Is it holding up?

[@vidmantasdd]

Amazing job, many thanks . Going to do my crappy stairs in same way like you did 👍

[@voixdelaraison593]

What an ingenious set of ideas.