How To Build Stairs - BEGINNERS Step-By-Step GUIDE

[@daroldw4606]

I've watched all the videos I need to watch and now I'm watching the ones I don't really need. I've hammered ALL the like buttons and I'm prepared to save a TON of money!

[@davehilton9307]

Wow what a great job explaining how to build stairs for guys like me who hardly ever builds stairs, but I try to do everything myself...Thank you very much!

[@jamesbuie5017]

I appreciate all the effort you put into making these videos. Your craftsmanship is inspiring.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome! I appreciate the kind words. Subscribers like you is what keeps me motivated to make content. Thanks for watching!

[@identitywithheld1027]

Your ability to describe explain what you are doing in a way that is accessible for everyone is exceptional. You deserve every subscriber. Brilliant!

[@russ138]

Fantastic. One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen.

[@quickieswithscottechristie]

Good video the best I’ve seen so far

[@Diceblack1]

Man you cover every damn thing, I appreciate you brother

[@jaredyandell1220]

That tape measure drives me crazy but freaking awesome video to explain stairs always confuses me but I got it now

[@HenkSneev]

Another fantastic video - going over each srep in detail is incredibly helpful. Most DIY videos skip over the small details, but that can be the most important part! Thanks for making this.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you so much! I tried to keep my videos very detailed to help as much as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@SteveClausen-j2n]

Liked this video it was every informative and very well done.

[@robavis4906]

Your videos are filled with great information. Cant thank u enough for what you do.

[@cheetolalito]

I just laid out my stringers tonight. Building a barndo for my family after work. This video was exactly what I was looking for.

[@masudranatunu]

Wonderful work, mate 👍

[@richardnelson317]

Excellent video. I liked that you glued and screwed everything.

[@wiiz2780able]

Right on time, my night cap , keep on pushing this content.

[@Carol-ng3qi]

I really appreciate the demonstration and accurate instruction. The steps look sturdy and will last forever. I just want to kiss the steps ❤❤❤❤❤❤💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@normanperdomo294]

KZbin are the Best bery good teacher I lern from you

[@saeidsalehi3488]

It was very clear and clear, especially about the code. ❤

[@deadmanswife3625]

How helpful. I had this crazy idea to put some stairs on the side of a wall to have a little mezzanine level just a little place to go and sit in the chair up and away from everybody LOL now I think this will show me how

[@dylancooper8497]

Love the ending

[@Monster1995Explorer]

Thanks for this video Josh, we just bought our first house and it’s a serious fixer upper and your videos have helped me tons with stuff I haven’t been 100% with. My next project is our staircase to the second floor and I’ve never done stairs before but with this awesome in depth video I’m more than confident to bang them out now.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome! If you take your time and get your measurements correct to make the template, the rest goes together pretty easy. Fixer uppers are definitely a great way to hone in your skills. Good luck with your stair project!

[@kasturchakraborty]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

No problem. You are welcome!

[@17Triumph675R]

This was incredibly helpful Thanks bro 👊

[@James-mt2xq]

Love your videos brother , Im an electrician by trade but my true passion is carpentry, you and I have rebuilt this old 1855 home ...finished up fascia and soffit ...now 3/4 done with the vinyl siding , you are a master at your trade ...you explain with fine detail with a great attitude...4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ you'd be amazed how well WE done sir ...thankyou youre appreciated

[@jefflabrozzi9592]

Thanks for the detail. Building a set of stairs for a camp soon and I will be rewatch this again.

[@jmbuchela5424]

Fantastic job, One of the most complete works on the subject. This one really stands out. Thank you for your efforts, they are not going unnoticed

[@MirkhaHomeRemodeling]

very well explained!! keep up the good work

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I try to keep things straight to the point. Thank you!

[@nocryers1173]

youre good --love your vids

[@vnguyen9327]

You are GOOD. Thank you.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate that!

[@ir7868]

Thanks for your hardwork. Amazing video

[@vnnyavalos]

Killer! Subscribed.

[@hellostorm7661]

Thanks for the lesson 👍🏼

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You’re welcome!

[@MrBap80]

Amazing job!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@tonycox2598]

Great video and great info. Extremely helpful. Thank you

[@brokenglass849]

This is likely the best stair tutorial out there. Thanks.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot! I try to put as much detail as I could into making this video. Clear and understandable. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

[@agray103]

Thanks for all that you do Josh! I always learn something watching your videos 😊

[@aviarior.j7962]

Excelente proyecto saludos de chile. Amigo

[@DanielMonteroElectraveler]

Respect for the massive amount of knowledge you have and you share with others. I am not sure I will ever get into this project (in Europe most stairs are already done in concrete), but it sure is informative!

[@travisboeh996]

Thanks!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@ionflorinoltean199]

Fantastic video thanks from România Josh

[@JosephWaka-qx1em]

I learnt alot from your vedio.Thanks bro.

[@GetBusyBuilding]

Nice job man, complicated subject but you did a great job of both delivering and demonstrating the message clearly. I’d buy you a beer 👍

[@davidharrison3074]

Stairs are so rewarding when you lay them out with the proper layout. I've always used 2×12 as well to make them stronger. Skirt boards are so much nicer especially for the drywallers and finish trim work like you mentioned. I wanted to ask you a while back about doing a video like this. The formula is simple when you do them every day and of course each layout is different. The head clearance is very important as well especially to check with the code as well. Head knockers are not fun. Hahaha The amount of stringers is so important too because having a bouncy step is not good and if you put the extra one in like you did instead of three, it covers more options for the finish product. I always loved putting them in in sections instead of building them in one piece and trying to get it in place. (Been there and did that). Not fun if one stud is out just a bit. As always, excellent job Josh. 🔨🔨👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

2x12s are definitely the way to go! I remember my uncle had a set of stairs in his house from the early 19th century. They only had three stringers and it was 50 inches wide. They were so bouncy it was ridiculous. I would not even dare to carry some thing up and down them. That is the biggest benefit to modern day codes. Oh yes, when you do them every day, it is second nature like any other job. It is nice to use the online calculators to double check yourself and as a reference tool. As always, I appreciate you stopping by and commenting! Good luck with your projects David!

[@davidharrison3074]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I meant to ask what app or calculator program you can use for reference to check when needed. I'll always follow everything you do and support the way I can. Great videos always and I save all of them for references. Great for keeping my health issues strong since the first stroke years ago. So glad I continue to make progress with memory things. I can't imagine the days way back. We had a house that we did a complete remodel of Everything. The stairs going to the cellar area, (basement) itt was only for a furnace, boiler etc. The head clearance near the bottom of a set of stairs that were like a 12/12 pitch roof, the log beam at the bottom was notched out just to have a 64" clearance. Since we didn't try to change this, it passed inspection. No way to make new stairs at all. Glad it was only a 16'×16' area. Have a great week Josh. 🔨👍🏻

[@arsenzubra-fn6ev]

Thank You, was very helpful 😊

[@ckuiper7332]

For the riser, that's the *excellent* part of the excellent laborer.. as a great catch.,. To be sure, checking height of riser board from the stores: 7.25 is lowes, 7.5 is home depot, just saying (cause i can) LoL 😎

[@williamsheetz75]

great video , I payed some one to do stringers for me and he cut them wrong so now I'm doing it , this video showed me more in a few minutes than what I spent hours looking for , his video is in my saved

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

TEMPLATE is a perfect method!!! Eliminates stupid mistakes…. Great video… this guy is a REAL carpenter

[@danthechippie4439]

Why is the noseing so important? One of the best exlained stair videos out there, well done sir and helper.

[@34nickt]

Best video I found explaining

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad you think so!

[@ckuiper7332]

Scribing outside the square is the only best way as 1/8" off carroes huge error to the landing.. Noting the clamps should be required not optional! Regardless, Excellent narrative especially considering the amount of every omportant detail associated with it!! Wowser.. and Bravo!! 😎

[@strangekittyca]

Thank you for this, saving for later. I inherited a house with rotted out back stairs and it was looking very intimidating to do ourselves!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

This video would be a great reference for that in the future. I hope it helps you!

[@jonathan3982]

Awesome Work and very informative 🤟. Looks great man!

[@garywarren5048]

Im not building steps anytime soon! Watched the whole thing, Really good explanation. Need to get on-board with the metric system though!!

[@abadaaelhoseny2118]

Good job

[@phototec]

Great video. However I have one issue I wanted to let you know about, at time stamp 40:38, you say " I am going to place sub-floor adhesive her on the treads", as you are actually applying the sub-floor adhesive to the stringers. Just wanted to let you know in case you wanted to correct the error. Thanks for the very detailed video.

[@mattelser2378]

Once he places the treads on the run (tread portion) of the stringer, the adhesive will have been applied to the tread. Kinda like he said.

[@mattelser2378]

Question: I may have missed this but how did you know that the 10.25” run would fit your space? I believe you said the space was 123” high AND 123” long. I understand calculating the height of the riser but do you calculate run based on horizontal distance? Thanks again for your videos! They are great. I appreciate your instruction.

[@josephhumberto-bf1dd]

Hey bro, prankin'gansters in the street, it's good...😅😂😊😅

[@cheetolalito]

Any ideas for me? I'm thinking about just adding a 2x4 below the run/riser where the meat is left on the tread and then mounting to each stud in the wall with a timber screw.... this way I have a 1-1/2" gap between the stringer and the unfinished wall. The drywall guys can just slide their sheets past the stairs and rest on the 2x4 and then I can do the same with my skirt board leaving myself a 1/4" gap to tuck in carpet... I'll have plenty of bracing underneath as well. What do you guys think?

[@symcardnel1741]

Now that's how ya build a set of stairs! I'd feel very comfortable walking an elephant up and down them daily. The Excellent Laborer for President please!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It is very important to make the set of stairs very strong. I want them to last for the duration of the building, which is hopefully forever! I will say, being president is one job I definitely don’t want to do! If your pencil me in on the ballot, that would be awesome 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@ericcardenas5457]

Sidnt you measure to the concrete originally for your rise on the long stringers? If so, adding rhat landing now changes the rise, no?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Eric, the landing was added into the rises as if it was a step. I hope that helps!

[@chrispatterson8965]

I have a problem where, per code, I need 36 inches at the bottom of the stairs landing, but I also need a 6 ft 8-inch head clearance. It isn't possible to have both. Can you get grandfathered in for an older home when finishing a basement?

[@Vandah]

Thanks bro

[@johnmathis141]

Josh i have 2 x10 for outside porch what will that be great

[@garrycoleman2494]

Got a question from the top of my deck to the ground is 4 feet can u tell me how steps I would need on my stringer? Thanks

[@MichaelWickham-x1j]

The kind of work I do is remodeling and I said it's always take a turn to the left do you have pointers

[@lennymcmillion]

Question: is the riser is 7.235 and there’s 17 risers, doesn’t that mean that the last step is going to be a quarter inch higher? Is that okay?

[@FOUAD60SANTOS]

Iwill try to make my own stairs, following your instraction. and convert it in cm. So i understand 2x12 is 2m long x 12 inch wide x ؟ thick.

[@markgrabowski8662]

2 x 12 (in inches) means 2 x 2,54 cm and 12 x 2,54 cm =5,08 x 30,48 thus 5 cm thick and 30 cm wide and they sell at 12 foot lengths over there 1' = 12" so 12 x 12 x 2.54 = 365,76 cm=3,65 m (on rounding) or 5 x 30 x 365 (cm)

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

His bottom ‘kicker board’ is ESSENTIAL!!!

[@41joshi]

Can you explain how you figure out stairwell opening or make video about it?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

My head hurts but thank you! Great job!

[@zephyr1408]

Do framers know how to chk for level? Thk U Finish Carpenter

[@steventekell6678]

I really liked this video but I have a question. When measuring for the longer stringer , why wouldn’t you take into account the height of the platform when figuring your stringer length? Or did you do this and not point it out. Seems like the measurements you took would be from the subfloor above to the finish concrete floor, not the platform height. I want to make these identical stairs to access above my garage so wanted to clarify. Thanks!

[@kimmeisel7581]

Awesome information. But it is not working out for me. 😢. Help!!! My measurements are 96.5 from the top floor to the bottom floor. So in doing the math I have a 7.5” rise and a 10.25 inch tred. I have a 90.5 inch floor space to run into the 96 to the ceiling if that makes sense. I guess my question is do I have to have a 45° angle to start with many thanks if someone can help me with this.

[@FOUAD60SANTOS]

What is the thickness of the stringers. Is it about 4 to 5 cm enought?

[@rasaldollanas8390]

The hunchback crown

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Landing needs a ton of ‘blocking’ between those studs for ‘draft stops’ Open stairs built improperly leave oxygen paths creating a fire path…. A good builder takes fire draft into account in case the Inspector doesn’t catch it….

[@christinecaturano7721]

Was there no way to fasten the treads from underneath? so so you don't have screw heads on the finished side! That seems crazy to me. If Im buying beautiful oak treads I don't want 12 screws in the top of them.

[@srchubz]

use metal brackets and fasten from below, maybe glue for the stringer tops?

[@BangAjom]

Oke good

[@2nickles647]

I built stairs on my deck years ago. I made mistake of being off 1/4 or 1/8 inch. My feet couldn't tell. 😂

[@paulmonk7820]

My problem is that I have to build over existing brick steps which are not all precisely equal. I think I will have to make a template for upside down stringers cut to fit the steps, since I think I have to match the tread and rise of each step individually. My brain is smoking ! 😮 😊

[@althomas314]

Just get 1 common rise that will work for all the steps

[@paulmonk7820]

​@althomas314 The brick steps all vary in rise and run. Some too high, some too short. Also not level side to side. Had to find a way to make them all the same, but still rest on the existing bricks. Not easy, but doable.

[@alx122012]

You can use Blondel formula for stairs

[@danthechippie4439]

I didn't realise that you have to drop BOTH stringers. I thought you only needed to drop the short or lower stringer by the tread thickness.

[@mnight207]

Why cant you divide the total rise by 7-3/4"?

[@dianelavell4699]

I agree with another comment, why isn’t the runner measured to the landing?

[@eklasurrahman2711]

How make basement bathroom

[@hellostorm7661]

Get a permit first from the county

[@skutterbuster666]

I do find the american way of installing stair easier, but in uk the stairs come 95% of time are premade and are already fully assembled.

[@charlesviner1565]

👍🔨

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@CMCraftsman]

The figuring you did was all good but I completely disagree with the way in which the stairs are built. Get the landing in, put a temporary set in with 2x12 framing, keep it off the wall 6-10” and run your drywall through. Do yourself a favor and invest in a stair jig or make one and router out the stringers and mount them over the drywall and do it right if you don’t want to hire a professional but don’t build interior stairs inside a home like it’s a deck.

[@scottwright388]

These stairs are built quite well and good for this application. Stairs built per your suggestion are usually built by manufacturer's and at a production level, and they are pretty much slapped together.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Six-foot-eight? Everybody in my family is a midget LOL but I still will do it so other people can stand up LOL

[@TheNelsonsGo]

It’s soooo confusing that this is for beginners but his speed and references are for no one close to a beginner. Love the guy…just soooo disappointing as a beginner.

[@Jerry-xj3do]

Did he say his stairs were nine yard??

[@Alex-gz6hs]

your last step is 71/4 but your floor isn't finish, if you finish your floor with hard wood (¾) your last step will be 8"total.

[@mickmcmickerson7718]

U didn't pay attention did u?

[@chrishouser2999]

He stated he is only going to have the subfloor with no finish flooring on top.

[@D4RKD4YZ]

No floor is being installed on top because he said it was above a garage.

[@mgwood6939]

Yes very true 100% but if you would have listened he's only having a subfloor

[@Discipline365.]

Its literally one of the first thing he said lol

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Very good explanations…. Pay close attention to his landing layout…

[@mgwood6939]

3rd generation here nails are better for stairs,(but I'm old and screws have come a long way) but this is the best tutorial I have ever seen 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼📐 great job

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Very nice job…. Needs continuous fire stop blocking that is nearly impossible to install after the fact-

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

This guy is a very competent craftsman…. He edges toward higher quality instead of going THIN…..

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Be sure to select CLEAN Douglas Fir #2 or better timbers…. Knots will create problems you don’t want….

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

Needs FULL BLOCKING on the wall to prevent DRAFT openings….plus you need the ‘backing’ material for drywall FIRE STOP…..can’t do that later….

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

“Skirt board” will be VISIBLE so use beautiful material….

[@WoodenSteel-J6artisan]

NOTE: His info about LANDINGS is critical…. Usually no more than 12 steps requires a landing….