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.

[@lorenzopiazza9083]

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[@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.

[@fernandoullaguari9073]

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

[@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

[@richjw84]

That 3rd clamp was absolutely brilliant!

[@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

[@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

[@joeblow1942]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@riverraisin1]

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

[@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

[@MrDKwest]

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

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Shonparke]

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

[@janisperkons1659]

You are the best man!!! Thanks to you I will save lots of money!!! Thanks!

[@RS-ub1ly]

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

[@tomthumb3085]

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

[@fionapeterson4418]

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

[@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.

[@picoBeBlack]

Thank you for this. You’re awesome, sir

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@EC20121]

It’s just beautiful. 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

[@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

[@shaunsmith1197]

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

[@qwazy01]

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

[@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!

[@TomKaren94]

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

[@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).

[@chrisvandermerwe8800]

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

[@trimcarpenter]

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

[@bobjames2423]

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

[@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.

[@cal79]

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

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@allenhennessy4838]

Something so simple almost should have been common sense but I never thought of this. Great idea

[@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.

[@jatlast]

Wow. Excellent insight! Thank you for sharing.

[@vladt6501]

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

[@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 👍

[@fl6703]

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

[@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.

[@brettster3331]

Great job with this, I am so impressed with you.

[@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

[@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.

[@denniswoofter5158]

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

[@tevman69]

Beautiful job, thanks for the video!

[@stiggy3833]

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

[@cynthiastevens8302]

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

[@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.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@jonathanzamudio4586]

Wow!... Absolutely Brilliant !.... Thank you Sir

[@vidmantasdd]

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

[@tsp1dxh]

Excellent idea and very impressive result. Thank you for sharing.

[@voixdelaraison593]

What an ingenious set of ideas.

[@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.

[@stevepotter654]

Most excellent 👍 bro! Old school wisdom 💯💯

[@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!

[@fielding68]

Brilliant idea. Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@YelpBullhorn]

What an excellent idea and very impressive result. I’m just glad my missus doesn’t watch this sort of YT video! Because she’d definitely want this doing!!! And fair play to you for not wearing gloves. You didn’t burn your fingers, but hopefully you made a few health & safety gestapo officers faint.

[@leelovely2894]

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

[@-agent-47-80]

Absolutely awesome! Thank you!

[@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"

[@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

[@tc8714]

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

[@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.

[@thangnguyen613]

Bright idea, good job, thank you Cliffs!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@tadeuszsolowiej1522]

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

[@ramonmichaud3004]

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

[@LHAGYALO258]

Thank you sir. Saved almost 200 bucks.

[@jameslong5871]

Concise, clear, and entertaining.

[@HesTNTonPMS]

I love what you choose to use for your straight edges! For that I had to sub to your channel. Thank you for all you do. Very valuable channel !

[@CliffsShed]

Thank you 😊

[@marcelstanford430]

What's really impressive is that you did it all without swearing even once.

[@DanielaSanchezJasmin]

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

[@JenniferMcGrew]

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

[@randylavine3003]

Amazing! Thanks for teaching this . . .and you use the same straight edge I occasionally use!

[@alan36753]

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

[@factorypolo3134]

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

[@randallsimmons391]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done!

[@TheLongjohntim]

Thanks for confirming that I was right on track with my Thinking. Great minds do think alike.

[@psedach]

That looks so good and such great ingenuity building that jig! Makes me want to vinyl plank my stairs.

[@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!!!!