How to Install Hardwood Stair Treads & Risers...Key Techniques for Perfect Results
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- 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) 
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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
geni.us/6Vde (Amazon)
Festool Sander Hard Pad
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Amazon List of My Favorite Stair Tools
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any tips if i dont have the track saw for the treads ? thx
Do you measure for the depth of the treads WITH the risers or without the risers?
What track are u using on your track saw
Do you use regular PL Premium or PL Premium w/polyurethane?
@@ericbordeau9080 he is using Festool short track. Supposedly, Festool track also fits a Makita saw (which I have) so I need to know from someone if it actually will work.
Been building stairs for 40 years, this kid is good. Listen to him and watch what he is doing.
I agree 👍
This makes so much sense. Here's a formula for some stairs that won't squeak.
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You know to pay close attention when a veteran gives the signal. This young man is very gifted to say the least.
Clear, concise, and informative. I watched this video twice, then installed $4k worth of risers and treads with zero screwups and absolutely tight joints everywhere. I have never done this task before, and the quality I achieved was professional as hell. I had to find this video again just to add my thanks to the pile.
That's awesome. Glad it helped!
I gotta say, literally no other carpenter has shown this job as efficiently as you have. Awesome
Awesome video. What you said about limiting the footsteps is really important. Can make a huge difference in efficiency at the end of the day. Stairs look great!
Thanks boss. 👍👊
Agreed! Both of you have helped my little finish carpentry business to be more efficient. Your hard work on these videos is like continuous education for me and my two helpers. Thank you so much..!
-Michael Caraway
Caraway-Finish Carpentry
North San Diego County
I love both of your content. Keep it up.
Michael Caraway thanks for the kind words Michael ! Glad to help !
Amazing attention to detail. I love to watch pros do their thing. It’s humbling. Keep up the good work buddy.
Hey Richard. I’m in Dallas. I will probably run into you some day.
For those of you who are watching this in order to learn something, you came to,the right place. I’m a finish carpenter and general contractor and this is more or less how I’ve been doing it for years, including the Collins stair jig and Festool saw. This guy is legit and I’d hire him in a second and that’s not something I say often.
Thanks for the compliment. 👍
I love this guy, no ego just straight out flat out sharing his long developed talents skills helping many of us jump forward many many years in techniques. Thank you for your service. And merry Christmas to you and your family
Thanks sir. Merry Christmas to you. 👍
Agree.
This has to be one of the best instructional videos explaining how to do this job. Even down to the 5% angle to make room for adhesive. Well done
I'm a DIYer and figured out how to do it pretty much the same way he did. The only difference is I had subtreads and screwed up into all the treads from below, then screwed the bottom of the risers into the treads. Solid as hell now.
One hint: Cut one side of the tread at a sharper angle about 2" behind the nosing. This wont be visible later and it makes laying the tread down so much easier. I also cut the risers and treads a hair longer to make it a tighter fit.
I can't believe 157 people gave this video a thumbs down. I was a cabinet maker/installer/finish carpenter for almost 40 years and what I love about this Kid is his knowledge and he introduces me to all the new tools to the market although I will stick with my Masonite saw guide made out of scrap with a battery skill saw verses the Festool it works just as good. Festool is EXPENSIVE!
I've watched 100s of bad how-to videos on stairs. This is a great perfection job. Thanks for sharing
I am a general contractor & trim carpenter by trade....I have to say this was a great video. True craftsman...wish everybody put this much care into their work!!!
We are 1/2 way through replacing our old carpeted and crappy builder grade cracked squeaky stairs with oak and have been following your video. We have experience in other DIY projects but never any woodworking. And certainly nothing of this level. We are also picky and anal about results. I can not tell you how please, and a bit shocked actually, on how good they are coming out. We’ve been watching, rewatching, and finding any answers we need in this video. Thank you so much. We never could have paid someone to do the work for us.
watched this video a few times man.. the amount of thought you've put into this process to improve it.. it's just masterful
40 years in the finish carpentry end of the trade,it's good to see young tradesmen producing nice work an I can tell he take pride in what he does, Not just there for a paycheck...
Finally! Someone who understands where and why you put the adhesive where you do ! I've been doing stairs like this for years . Great video 👍
You always got to make it about you huh 🤨😂
Spencer, I really appreciate the tutorials you have. It really helps. Being retired, no time constraints. Well as long as the "Grim Reaper" is not looking at you in the rear view mirror. LOL.
The video is informative and well done. I just completed a flight of 16 stairs and was able to take it on with confidence. The right tools for the job is key.
Taking stairs to a whole new level! Ha! Ha! Great presentation! Alot of people don't know about the 5 deg. cuts! I learned about that technique working with a hardwood floor installer many years ago... Precision work, with meticulous installation! I wish more contractors took pride in their work like yourself!
I found this while I was binge watching Finish Carpentry TV here on RUclips .Richard spoke very highly of your channel and suggested his viewers to check you out. So here I am. Now I’m in the process of binge watching all of your videos and assembling my purchase list from your Amazon store. I really appreciate the information you share. I’m not in the trades, I’m just a DIY home owner for many years. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad to have you aboard and thanks for your support via the amazon store. Its much appreciated.
This guy fixed a 1mm gap between the riser n the tread probably 99.9% of the buyer or realtors would nt even notice. Bravo for taking pride in your work n thanks for the tips. You have gain a New subscriber
Finally found this video again!! I watched this many times a year ago when I wanted to learn how to build stairs. Now I'm finally at this step in my basement and lost this video as a reference until now. Thanks!
You are the only other guy I have ever saw screw the stringer to skirt board .A plus to that also, screw your skirt board to the wall first in as many place as you can that will not be seen.
I do cut my treads with a small back bevel you will never notice it on the front. One other think i do is i level all my treads from front to back i use a screw as a leveling leg only at the back and tread will set on riser at the front . And yes the glue is the trick. Just some things i have picked up over the last 30 yrs I still watch to learn stuff too Great job sir
You, sir, are a TRUE craftsman! This is the best video I've seen on this kind of work. Having laid hardwood floors as an assistant I know quite a bit about what's involved. I've never done hardwood treads, just not been apprenticed in it. This work is phenomenal on so many levels. Excellent video, excellent work.
Such a great video. Your attention to detail is what I strive to give to each of my clients as well. I appreciate how you share your tricks because what you are teaching is a dying art.
Great video! I'm getting ready to redo the stairs in my house in another month and this video definitely helps! Your attention to detail is phenomenal! I wish more contractors took pride in their work like you do!
I've been searching for months and this is by far the best video of its kind! I really like that 5° bevel trick in key places to hold the adhesive. My staircase is a back/forth with a skirtboards on one side only, but I learned a lot of great tricks here. This video gave me the confidence to finally tackle my project. I am also doing it on previously carpeted stairs, and here I learned to remove all the old plywood and fasten everything directly to the risers.
Those stair tread gauges really make a difference. Even when I've been the one to install the stringers and framing, you are dealing with an imperfect medium and so that gauge would make it a heck of a lot easier. Thanks for showing me a new gadget!
The 5 degree BB is an awesome trick. I will never do finish carpentry the same again. Thanks Spencer.
Brilliant! I've seen a lot of builders talking about "applying adhesive" to the treads and risers but showing *exactly* how and where and why to apply is pure gold. And that 5 degree bevel makes everything click into place like magic!
I'm a carpenter and I love your video
About substituting tools for trade skills.... One of the best skills in the trades is knowing the right tool to use and using the best quality tool for the specific job at hand. The best Carpenters, and other Tradesmen and Women will spend the time and money to buy the best quality tools, knowing those tools will work better, provide a better finished product and be faster and more efficient. The quality of the finished product is worth it. The adage of "caulk and paint...." should never apply to a Craftsman...
You're stairs are beautiful Spencer! Recent subscriber, very happy to see a true Craftsman sharing the skills and knowledge like you do!
Watched several of his vids on stair building before I restored ours. Great tips and straight forward instructions no bs. Best videos out there. Thanks for taking the time post these for the DIYers. Make it so helpful and a lot easier.
Great work man, Great! I agree with the visible fasteners, Kreg pockets shorties from the back. One shorty per stringer on the risers. You really do great work. Doing us carpenters and trim guys justice. Thank you
Great video Spencer! That rather simple tool + your added tips would make installing risers and treads way easier!
Can't believe how fast is flying by ... this is already almost 3 years ago!!! love when this vid pops up in the feed. All of them are great!!!!! Hope your weekend goes lovely and the weather feels like the best Springtime. Hello from Saturday April 23, 2022. 162k subs!!
Time does fly by. It's been a grind but the channel has come a long way. Thanks for the support Thor!
Glenn the average homeowner here, I watched this video awhile back, I made my own stair jig. But what I didn’t do on my first set of steps is use enough adhesive. My first set of steps squeaked. So on my second set of steps I went back and noticed how much glue you used and my second set of stairs came out much better. Almost no nails on second set of stairs made a world of difference. Thanks for passing along your knowledge.
Thank you for another great video! I have adopted many of your techniques and your “saved footsteps “ methods. Your videos have helped me streamline my small finish carpentry business here in Southern California. Thank you greatly!
Glad to hear its helping a fellow carpentry business owner.
When I need to do something I have not done in the past, I always check to see if you have a video or Insta post. Most of the time there is something that helps, so thank you for taking the time to document what you do. The more in-depth RUclips posts are amazing. I'll be getting a HKC and making sure to use your affiliate link. Thanks for the great info.
I appreciate the kind feedback and the amazon support. Thanks! 👊
Fantastic video.i appreciate your attention to both proper craftsmanship, and respect for the owner's finished product. Great tips on 5% bevel, how to use stair guide, and the tread cutting tool. Pure awesomeness
I have to say..... that 5 degree bevel on the top of the riser is brilliant! I never considered doing that, but that ensures that there's no gap at the junction of the tread and the top of the riser. Well done, Sir!
Fantastic tutorial. I just started with a stair company three days ago and ive been worried that i might not be able to pick this trade up or that i might be in over my head. Im not new to carpentry, but ive never done squat with stairs. This video really helped me and i feel a little more confident now that ive watched this. My HKC will be here Saturday as well!!! Very excited to add another Festool to my arsenal... i almost have everything they make (i have an obsession/problem lmao). Anyways, thank you again for this tutorial, really great teacher and it was very easy to follow along!
Thanks again Spencer for another very informative video. I really appreciate that you explain the why along with the how. It makes all the difference.
Unreal guide. Such high quality information. I'm just a DIYer but I feel so much better prepared after watching this video. The bevels seem to work great, can't wait to apply them to our staircase.
Thanks man ...not a carpenter but im a diy'er who does his research on new projects around my home ... you definitely answered alot of questions I had.. greatly appreciate this video!!
WOW I have built cabinets and furniture for quite a few years. I have always looked at staircases as some unknown puzzle. Thanks for the video and great work.
Outstanding tutorial!! I am trying to redo my carpeted stairs to hardwood and this makes it so easy to understand and follow. Thank you for the advice and tips!! You earned a subscriber today.
Best carpentry channel on RUclips! I would be interested in seeing a video of how you set doors using the jambmaster...
I am an old carpenter so I truly appreciate your skill set and dedication. Thank you. I would now attempt to redo a staircase.
What a great instructions video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I am about to embark on an interior finish of my new house, and this video is worth its weight in gold.
Great videos. I'm watching your different stair videos before I attempt to rebuild our stair case in our home here in the next few weeks. Thanks for taking the time to make, edit, and post these.
You look way too young to be this good. Totally impressed. Thanks for the great tips.
Great video showing how it's done, and how important having the proper tools for each application
New Subscriber, Been a Custom Home Builder for over 30 yrs, You do good work and VERY EFFICIENT‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
look at u blowing up on youtube.. I remember when i first subscribed to you; you had like 600 or so. Keep up the hard work! Your videos help me become a better trim carpenter!
Great video. Fantastic looking set of finish stairs. I have been framing stairs in so cal for about 22 years now. It’s always fun to see someone do the finish who is really good!
Nice technique, Collins gauge works well for closet shelving also.
Yes! I bought my stair gauges at HD to put up new treads and risers, and then used them for shelving as well. Makes it so easy since no room is ever really square.
I watched EVERY STEP of the video 😂 you’re on another level. Your skills stringed me along with your insider knowledge. Kudos
7:28 - I make my risers proud high by about 1/8" and dado the underside of the tread. One of the best videos on this subject.
TomKaren94 yeah me too , I also put the riser on top of the tread
Excellent video installing treads and risers for my niece; it’s absolutely not my gig but I have access to ample lumber and tools ( carpentry shop).
What I needed was the little details.
God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
The best tradesmen make it look easy. Great job.
Incredible skill tips; such time saving over the fitting mehtod. Thanks for sharing your skills!
Thanks for the video and sharing your experience! I made the tread/riser jig and it made the job a breeze.
Your craftmanship is top tier!
Best Video I've seen on how to replace (in my case) treads and risers. My husband and I bought a 130 yr old house which was in pretty good condition when we bought it a year ago (we've done lots of improvements ourselves, as well) but the stairs are a hot mess and we've been discussing our winter project of replacing the treads and risers. We're a bit nervous about getting it right - your video is excellent! The 5 degree cuts is such an excellent step and one I've not seen elsewhere. I agree with using more adhesive and minimal nails. Having watched your video has given me more confidence to proceed (hee hee - with or without my husband). BTW - your video didn't seem even remotely as long as it actually was. You had my undivided attention the entire time. You are very direct and to the point, you explain every step and tools used in a way lay people can understand. Lots of people have tutorials but are not actually very good teachers - you are a very good teacher. Keep it up.
Thank you. This is the most informative video that I've seen so far. Fantastic job on in the detailed information.
Great video. That back bevel technique is gold.
By far the best video I've seen on stair installation! Beautiful work!
Unbelievable! Ur ability to make it look so easy is a testament to how talented u r. I’ve learned so much just by watching. Found u from the man below. Finish carpentry tv. Keep the videos coming
I've never built stairs, but learned alot from your video. Good job, son.
Great video, I learned a lot from it! Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
Great job and video, I learn something every time I watch one of your videos.
Stair tread template tool is something I wish I had doing Renos man, what a game changing way to install risers and treads
I was shown a tread jig years ago made from hardwood 1x2. Basically the same thing as you use but pre manufacturing! Awesome jig, I've been using it for 25 years.
Great work with your explanation method. Your attention to detail is excellent, thx Francis
Great job!I learned a few things. Bevel the material. More adhesive. And your layout tread riser tool. I liked the glued shim for gap at the end. Great job!
You are such a great teacher. Thank you
Thanks brother.......u got me looking like a hero at the job site .......keep posting......us apprentice need you!!!!!
Amazing, you are very talented. Thanks for sharing this content, I’m going to be turning my son into this channel. He started working for us last March and he’s getting along really well.
Thanks for making such a detailed in depth instructional video outstanding.
Lots of good stuff here. Thanks. It will be a very fortunate apprentice whoever gets to work with you. Cheers, David.
A HIGH PRODUCTION PIECE WORK CARPENTER HAS NO TIME FOR A ROOKIE.
Unfortunately there is a lot of truth to that.
Great Job! Very informative! Thank You! Love the tip & trick with solving gap problems.
Beautiful work! You sold me on the festool hk 55! Wanted it, but now I need it!
Pride in your work is what it’s about great video .. I really like using my tread gauge it’s an awesome tool to have
Dude, you are a sorcerer! Just this past week I showed my boss your miter folding technique, and we used it to make two 16 foot faux beams. They turned out flawless. It was like magic.
where in the video is this technique? Funny, we have to make two 16ft faux beams as well...
@@kylei20 It's not in this video, I was just giving him some kudos. Try searching "miter folding" under his videos.
Great video!
Your work looks very nice. Thanks for sharing your tips and experience with us!
Great video, also great idea putting all the tools together for one job.
I agree with Dave's comment below. This video has helped me tremendously. Thank you
I noticed you also have to correct the framer’s stair stringers with shims.
I’m glad to see I’m not the only who has to fix the framer’s mess before I can do my job
I sanded and installed wood flooring for the best part of 50 years........i never took the time to watch nor learn to install treads and risers..............I am laughing how simple it is with the right tools of course and a bit of know how........
thanks for edifying me as to the above vid................
So glad I found you and finish carpentry. You guys are awesome! Shout out to Finish Carpentry tv for recommending your channel!
tony tony That’s how I found it too and it has been a great channel. So many good tips!
Same here
Good stuff here. I'm mostly a cabinet/trim guy and never done stairs outside of some random deck jobs. This vid made it seem a bit less intimidating as well as plenty of good tips for making the job easier and correct.
Excellent Video!! Thanks for the tips and letting us experience your talent at work!
Love your videos, you explains "how to" so perfectly!
I have done my fair share of hardwood stairs. Full stain grade to stained treads. I'm usually behind sloppy framers but this method seems like it will save me significant time even if I'm dealing with good or bad framing. Also what I have found beneficial particularly with full stain grade is to have everything pre stained and at least one coat of clear. Sure it will need touch ups but it saves on bigger repairs from the trades behind me.
Mad skill. I dont care what tools youve got. That fit on the risers and treads is perfect and requires incredible skill.
Spencer, so thankful I found your videos on stair building! I was scouring RUclips for a step by step guide to give me the confidence to tackle my first set of steps and wow, I am more than confident after watching your comprehensive video that I can take the task on. Thank you. Not only informative, but no rambling on, to the point, and entertaining. You have many skills! One question, could you use any other more common tools than the track saw to accomplish the cuts? A large investment for me.
Love how you did those stairs.
Love your videos! Been in the trade for years but theres always room to learn new/better ways. Thanks
Really well done. I just tore out all the treads in our squeaky staircase built in 1984. Not one drop the of construction adhesive was used back then. So I layered it on just like you recommended in your vid. You can hear a mouse fart walking up and down those steps now.
I love it, very meticulous. Great job!!