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Old 01-13-2007, 11:05 PM   #1
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1/4" Stair Nose

I picked up a few boxes of bruce 1/4"x3" Plank flooring that I was intreasted in laying down on my stairs. Is it a good idea to lay 1X4" down or should i go to a more thicker wood. And where do I find 1/4" stair nose?

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Old 01-13-2007, 11:52 PM   #2
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Re: 1/4" Stair Nose

Bruce should carry a matching stair nose molding. Personally I would go with a thicker material on steps though...steps take a beating. It may be more cost effective for you to just replace the treads with solid oak one piece treads and finish them to match.
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Old 01-14-2007, 08:00 AM   #3
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Re: 1/4" Stair Nose

I Understangdyour concern, but the Planks were given to me.
So I feel like im damned if i do use it and im stupid not to use it.

Only thing im scared of is the 1/4 inch stair nose. and how easily it might break
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Re: 1/4" Stair Nose

Well if you did it right you could get a thicker nosing and build up the tread with plywood to match the height. I would go solid treads if it were me but if you got the stuff free you may be ok. If it don't last all your out is some labor.
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