Stairs are carpeted and squeak badly. I would like to remove the 3/4 plywood treads and install poplar treads and paint. Is the preferred method to use screws and adhesive (liquid nail)? Will this prevent noise or do they need to move to prevent splitting and cracking ? What is a good paint for this ? Is there paint made for floors and stairs? thanks guys>
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Are the stringers site cut or housed
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Sorry man, I'm new at this. What is the difference? Stair lead to second story. Closed by walls and finished underside. Six steps up to landing then turn and six to second floor. Hope you can help. thanks
Jon,
Piffin was asking if the treads were site cut or housed. A housed stinger means that the treads go into the skirt board (board running at an angle up the walls), or of they are on carriages (underneath) and cut to fit in between the skirts, or the wall itself.
A housed stringer uses wedges under the treads to push them up and tight. On a site built carriage, the treads are nailed down flat to the stringers/carriages this is the type with the cut rise and run up the angled board.
He asked this because the process is different to fix either.
Im guessing that the treads are sitting on top of the stringers, in between the skirts, if you have skirts.
Im thinking you want to leave them exposed, so dont do the screws. The PL, or Liquid Nails will end up doing the work. The nails (8d-12d finish) will basically hold the treads while the adhesive sets up. The stringers are old enough (dry) that as long as they seem sturdy and secure to the stairwell (hole in the floor) then your treads shouldnt split. If the poplar isnt slab (one continuous piece) its even better.
Just to be on the safe side buy the treads and leave them in the house to acclimate like flooring. 2 weeks would be best but even a few days would help.
If you think you need help when you get to the install, come back and see us.
I hope this helped, and you will probably get some more advise.
As for the paint, there is such thing as floor paint, shine is better for abuse, but can make it more slippery so its a juggle when it comes to paint. Another option would be to paint the risers and poly the treads. Man you are becoming advanced.
Breath, zen