How to Install Hardwood Stair Treads & Risers...Key Techniques for Perfect Results

Here I walk you through installing a flight of hardwood treads and risers. This video has some great techniques and tools tips that will help you achieve tight and crisp results with a solid, squeak free tread install.


Collins Tool Company Stair Tread Template Set
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Festool HKC 55 (This tool has paid for itself many times over for me.)
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Festool ETS EC 150/5 Sander
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Festool Sander Hard Pad
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Intro (0:00)
Prepping Treads/Sanding (0:24)
Bevel the Backs of the Treads (0:46)
Stage Materials & Tools on the Stair Landing (1:38)
Getting Started Installing Risers & Treads (2:16)
Keys to Installing the Risers (6:01)
Cutting Treads to Length Accurately (7:59)
Installing Treads (9:40)
Key Tools & Workflow (10:41)
Using Collins Stair Tread Gauge for Risers (12:13)
Marking & Cutting Risers with Festool HKC 55 (13:17)
Applying Adhesive is CRUCIAL (15:13)
Using Collins Tread Template Jig for Treads (18:45)
Application of Adhesive on Treads (20:21)
A Final Trade Secret-The Stave Shim (22:18)