How to Install Oak Stair Treads on existing stairs

Learn how to install new Oak stairs treads on your existing stairs

[@laramaui4114]

What a great video! I'm a woman who needs to save some money after so many year of paying for home improvement. You explained this process very well. Thank you👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@henrywild2166]

Once again you make it look so easy...Your instructions are spot on

[@fredforman3386]

Super job, the stairs look great

[@alandavis9596]

Good job with this...Well detailed and easy to follow

[@clayjone2071]

You certainly made this look so easy.

[@bobmaxwell2815]

I like your detail, easy to follow..You make it look so easy..

[@paulfranllin1806]

nice job with the detail..very easy to follow

[@onlide]

nicely done..they look really good

[@abeford485]

easy to follow, nice job Mr. Ken

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks

[@richh650]

Excellent work!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks

[@alexnewman9196]

Nicely done my friend..easy to follow.

[@scottjameson7247]

You make it look so easy, thanks for showing us..

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks

[@kimjohnson4941]

I like your craftsmanship, You always make the job look so easy..Thanks for sharing, I liked and subscribed

[@andymorrison514]

WOW what a change, good job with this project

[@Backyardprojectguy]

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[@hankfoster9965]

nice work with the stairs, job well done

[@Backyardprojectguy]

[@DDD-wd4vs]

Thank you for posting this video.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks..I hope it help you save TIME AND MONEY

[@hankhampton2798]

Yes yes nicely done, the steps look great, nice up grade

[@Backyardprojectguy]

[@meswick8460]

Hey Ken, Ed B, would be proud of you.

[@mikebriton2449]

Nice project, well done

[@wallacecoleman8336]

I like your style, So easy to follow, and you make the project look so easy..Thanks my new friend

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks

[@avishivi8840]

Great video !!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind comment

[@laramaui4114]

Keep up your videos👏🏽🙌🏽

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Thank you for the kind comment, its appreciated..

[@ronscroll6547]

Well done my friend, good workmanship..

[@Backyardprojectguy]

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[@billdavis6130]

WOW great job and good detail

[@Backyardprojectguy]

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[@michaelbaker3007]

I like your work, easy to follow instruction..for us simple minded...

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks

[@Backyardprojectguy]

This can be a fun project..

[@patrickkenneally6288]

great video!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks, I appreciate the kind comment

[@kevinmerk9945]

another job well done

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks

[@chriswatkins1919]

well done my friend

[@johnpenny1055]

nice work

[@Backyardprojectguy]

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[@ericwickstrom8167]

nicely done

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks

[@jennywuster]

Thanks for this video. It’s very simple and easy to follow. Our existing tread is worn out with small dips. Is there any tips to level it before putting on the new treads?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Your treads might level out the worn out areas..You might try getting some small shims to add support if you have a large gap.

[@paulnovacco3982]

I used a similar method, but found it easier to add packing behind the new riser instead of having to trim each existing tread as there was a wall either side.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Good idea..I like it..

[@daveloz1]

Great video 👍.... Our old stairs are creaky and a couple of cracked steps so can I fit new steps and risers to eliminate this? Or will I just be left creaking still..... Thank you.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

One trick to get creaking out of steps is to use a lot of glue...(that an old framing trick) and make sure all is tight..Good luck with your project

[@daveloz1]

@@Backyardprojectguy Thank you 😁

[@hjiehuan]

thanks for the video! How did you close the ends of the risers?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Good question, Because it was a basement I have left them as is...BUT as time allows I do plane you take a thin piece of Oak about one inch wide as a finish piece.

[@bloving64]

Did adding the tread to existing base make the bottom step higher than the others and the top step lower? That’s my concern with putting a .75 tread over the existing OSB on my stairs at home but this exactly what I want to do. Great video

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yes it did...Because it was a basement stairs I live with it

[@robertszostak1953]

I understand your logic about tread replacement down the line but if you were to install the riser on top of the tread instead of behind it you would eliminate any gap showing or need to profile if necessary. Also no crap could collect there as well as a small gap could be maintained for expansion. Just my thoughts

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Great point..Something I didn't think about..Thanks

[@buckleyprintco]

Would love to be able to use this method.. but i have exposed 2x stringers on both ends that the treads sit inside. Cutting them back would leave end grain inside(perhaps my new treads would cover that all the way, but itd be close) Also, the very outer curve of the bullnose would extend past the exposed stringers on every step. Only thing I can think is the to trim the entire top of the stringers with 1 1/2 trim. I would keep my existing 2x treads and stain them, but they arent in good shape :/

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Sounds like you have a good plan...Now the hard part is to put your plan into action.. and adjust as needed..Good luck with your project..

[@moniqueservais3316]

hello, j'ai adoré votre vidéo. Is this system valid for squeaky steps?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Squeaky happen because of movement..Can you shim them up or add more glue to them?

[@datboiwill313]

Around how much was the material for these specific stairs ?

[@jimkemp163]

Your steps look great.....Are you for hire???

[@Backyardprojectguy]

[@Christabellaluxx]

Hi,I need to cut the nose off my current risers as you did in video but there is wall on each side of my staircase. What would be the best method to do this? Like start with a cut in the center? Any advice would be appreciated ❤

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yes I would start with a clean cut as far as you can go with a circular saw, the finish with a hand saw or better yet an Oscillator saw..If you have one?? Hope this helps

[@Sam_Son59]

I have 1 1/2 (2x10) stair treads that are slotted in on both sides of the wall stringers. Problem I have is the first step off cement basement floor will not be code. It will be to high if I add 1" oak tread. The rest of the steps will work out fine. Any Idea's for the first step? I want to avoid any type of landing on the basement floor or tearing out all the treads.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

What about one of those prefab flooring that looks like Oak.. I believe it in only quarter inch thick. Being a basement step you might not notice the difference in color..Just a though..Good luck with your project

[@rontirona7921]

how do you compensate for the taller first step and the shorter last step? this is an important safety issue?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yes you hit on an important problem..

[@elvindenyarov]

Sorry i may have missed it, ehy did you not take out old treads? We could avoid extra cutting efforts

[@Backyardprojectguy]

I did not take out the old treads..I went over them...One of the reason was because it was a basement stairs and wasnt to concern about that

[@consumersgasman8376]

hello, is it really necessary to use so much adhesive along with nailing ? thanks

[@ryancollier4839]

Yes, the glue is what’s really going to hold it and the nails will keep it in place. Glue will also stop it from squeaking

[@Backyardprojectguy]

YES It really helps

[@zoecorser7179]

Newbie here - Are the new risers required or can you just fit the treads over the old step and riser? (I painted all of my stair risers and skirt board white and now want to install the retrofit stair treads over that but dont have new risers).

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yes you can fit the new stair over the old ones..But remember you will change the height of the stair on the first and last step..

[@zoecorser7179]

@@Backyardprojectguy thank you!

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@zoecorser7179 you bet..

[@wgoldenful]

Why didn’t you just take off the old stair tread and replace with the new one? I’m not understanding the need to cut off the bullnose on the old one if it could simply be replaced. Curious about this, interested to hear your input.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Because I would of had the old step and the new step on top of each other and no way to cover that seam without creating a whole new step..

[@AndreBourne]

Can you use 18g Brad nails or do you have to use two inch nails?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

I'm pretty sure you can use them..But why don't you take a left over piece and try nailing them together, to see how they do with the oak..

[@ronscroll6547]

watched this again for more details

[@Backyardprojectguy]

thanks

[@askingrandomquestions7491]

I am looking at doing no molding for a modern look. Anything special I need to look out for in this scenario? 0:34

[@Backyardprojectguy]

With no molding just plan to fill in the cracks and it should work great.

[@rd65729]

Hi, could you have removed/slide the treads and risers out from the back?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Yes you can.. its just alot more work

[@godfreyrose1627]

Where did you purchase the new treads

[@Backyardprojectguy]

Lowes...and I believe I saw the same thing at Home Depot..

[@cryptocrack2682]

Has anyone ever told you that you look related to the George Bush family. 🤔

[@Backyardprojectguy]

ha ha..No not really but I hope he is also a good looking guy!!!!!!

[@charleskamau5718]

That's a very good observation

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@charleskamau5718 thanks

[@gene6126]

I was about to write, did George Bush pick a hobby!?

[@Backyardprojectguy]

@@gene6126 ha ha..I could only wish I was George Bush. or even related...They are alot more famous then I...and He is a good looking Guy😀!!!

[@fast4wood]

Great job , But, wouldn't it be easier just taking the old risers and treads off and installing new ones? This way you wouldn't have your bottom step the thickness of the tread higher then the rest and your top step riser lower then the rest . It looks like you could have done that because of the saw tooth stringers I could understand doing it that way if it were a housed staircase , but it wasn't . just sayin.

[@Backyardprojectguy]

YES, you are correct.. I could have taken the old treads off and things would have been even..But it is a basement..