Staircase Makeover with a Budget of $180 on Weekend - Easy Steps

[@snickerbuckle]

This is the coolest diy! We are just about to rip up the carpet on our 14 year old staircase and I totally want to do this!

[@ProfsUP]

Very glad it's helpful! Keep us posted.

[@brentlagan3758]

Wow, great job! The vinyl treads and melamine kick will be durable.

[@ProfsUP]

Thank you! Glad you like it. :)

[@neftalimartinez9043]

I been doing flooring for. Many years and this is smart,,! Love it

[@ProfsUP]

Thank you! Appreciate the support and feedback!

[@Jamila1992]

Thats really clever! Thanks for sharing

[@ProfsUP]

You are so welcome!

[@g.s.7977]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ProfsUP]

You are welcome!

[@J.Weldon]

This is a very good video demonstrating how to do to this. I have done this on a staircase and am very happy with how it turned out. I did however, do a few things differently that I think made a difference in the quality of the outcome. I used a router to cut kerfs in the back of the LVP removing the cork underlayment where the bend is made. This was time consuming, but yielded a consistent, smooth bend in the lvp. I also used a blank pine stair tread as the bending jig to create the bend. These are very cheap at Home Depot and will give you the exact shape of the stair nose when bending the LVP. I also tried this on a step that was ~9' (a landing), but found it more difficult as I had to use several full length pieces of LVP and the sides tend to curl when heat was applied. I was able to make it work, but they are not quite as good as the stairs. This is a great project for an average DIYer, and yields a great result. I posted some pictures on instagream: @eleven.19.rei

[@ProfsUP]

Excellent! Glad to hear about the positive experience and additional tips!

[@sueanaphotography8822]

Wonderful, speechless, jealous

[@ProfsUP]

Thank you!

[@sajidrafique375]

At 3:20 when you cut the piece that piece can kick back and hurt you. You need additional support to prevent that

[@ProfsUP]

Thanks for the safety note!

[@Mzzg]

I love this!

[@ProfsUP]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@sajidrafique375]

This is a very intelligent idea

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you liked it! Appreciate the comments!

[@lredeemer007]

Fantastic video thxs

[@ProfsUP]

No problem 👍

[@g.s.7977]

Wow great idea!!

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you like it!

[@kellyjohnson5667]

Oh I didn’t know that was possible. Thanks

[@ProfsUP]

You are welcome!

[@Estebangercia]

Good idea ❤

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you liked it!

[@willmol2547]

Wow, amazing. I love it

[@ProfsUP]

Thank you! 😊

[@govindaadhikari3949]

This is smart

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you liked it!

[@boualemstihi5349]

You are amazing

[@ProfsUP]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@MrYetze]

Thank you, Professor. That is smart move. I am doing research to start working on my stair. The problem is that I don’t have a workshop and a heat gun either. I have to find a better way to bend vinyl

[@ProfsUP]

Sure! It works best with a heat gun. There is an alternative to cut grooves in the back of the vinyl to bend them. But you can get an inexpensive heat gun and having one makes things easier.

[@anishaplaylist]

Possibly try putting the vinyl plank in a bathtub with hot water for 20 minutes. Will become flexible.

[@iCalendar2003]

Delicious!

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you liked it!

[@ahlawt]

Nice!

[@ProfsUP]

Thanks!

[@quantumleaper8396]

Nice

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you liked it!

[@fixitdaddy5084]

Wow

[@ProfsUP]

Glad you liked it!

[@ishvara_meditations7654]

WOuld vinyl boards with backing made out of any other material work or does it have to have foam backing?

[@ProfsUP]

You can get a sample and test it. If the backing is harder than vinyl, I doubt this method will work. Though I haven't tried anything else and didn't really know.

[@Broadwayma]

Can you do this on painted stairs?

[@ProfsUP]

Good question! I think it would work as long as the paint is well-bonded and in good condition.

[@bigmanh007]

Time is money, how long did it take all together?

[@ProfsUP]

Thanks for asking! As the title suggests, this is a weekend project. It took me a Saturday to do it.

[@Unknown-w6b8n]

Hard wood last how many years??? How long does this last ? 15.00 per but only lasts 4 years ?

[@ProfsUP]

Good question! Time will tell but I don't think this is anything temporary. 5mm vinyl with I believe 12 mil top layer is pretty durable. The other question is how long the glue will hold up, which is the best I've found suitable for this application. So far so good, now after half a year of use!

[@anishaplaylist]

Should the planks groove or flap be up when you put it over the nosing?

[@ProfsUP]

Not sure if I follow your exact question, but you place the plank flat on the tread and then push it (horizontally) into the nosing. Hope this makes sense.

[@tonyd2603]

do you have plans for the jig you used to bend the LVP?

[@ProfsUP]

Here you are: kzbin.infoUgkxbNR5_akv0kbB_sBrvWjogHRd1giwmNEA Let me know if you need additional details.

[@patrickyoung5679]

Do you know what watt heat gun you have?

[@patrickyoung5679]

Also, Do you get any noise when walking on stairs?Some vinyl makes noise if not installed correctly. Thanks

[@ProfsUP]

This is the same model I purchased, which should be 1500 watts: www.amazon.com/Wagner-Variable-Temp-Temperature-Settings-150%E1%B5%92F-1200%E1%B5%92F/dp/B01MED5TK1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J7GUVKGXTNUX&keywords=wagner%2Bfurno%2B500&qid=1691504391&sprefix=wagner%2Bfurno%2B500%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1&th=1

[@ProfsUP]

Good question! Yes and no. There was noise with the original construction of the stairs and I was hoping this makeover would reduce that noise. In the end, there isn't much difference that I noticed. Bottom line--It doesn't add new noise.

[@MrYetze]

Hi, Professor, what is the white rising? Is it vinyl as well?

[@ProfsUP]

It's the MDF white panel, something like this: tinyurl.com/mdf4x8whitepanel You can pre-cut them at the big box store.

[@-RockOn-]

Instead of bending the Vinyle. You could had just stained the stairs. That would had been even cheaper.

[@ProfsUP]

Perhaps, and only if you are comfortable with techniques involved in each step from sanding all the way to finishing. For a polished and enduring staircase, I believe it will take multiple days and, in the end, doubt it will cost less. :)

[@scottsmith9185]

Decent planks for 14 steps are going to cost $500-$600. What a joke.

[@ProfsUP]

The price varies. I got 5mm planks from LL flooring. It took two packages for the entire staircase, each of which was about $60. You may take a look at what they offer now especially if you have a store in your area.