1/4" stair nose - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

stangit92 · 01-13-2007, 11:05 PM

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?

PrecisionFloors · 01-13-2007, 11:52 PM

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.

stangit92 · 01-14-2007, 08:00 AM

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

J&J Home Imp. · 01-14-2007, 08:09 AM

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.