DIY Staircase Makeover With DIY LED Lighting // Renovation

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @AndyBirdBuilds
    @AndyBirdBuilds  3 года назад +37

    Do you like LED lights? Check this project out ruclips.net/video/6jxjm7LDZ2M/видео.html

    • @mattclements1348
      @mattclements1348 2 года назад +1

      I saw the ky emblem, I'm from across the river Cincinnati, great areas to live

    • @anatolyantonov9512
      @anatolyantonov9512 2 года назад

      LEDs are cringe, fluorescent lights are based

    • @stevenchadwick8898
      @stevenchadwick8898 2 года назад

      @@mattclements1348 is your dad going for you and I y

    • @CCCC-tq8yo
      @CCCC-tq8yo 2 года назад

      where

  • @yekaesh
    @yekaesh 3 года назад +637

    The only thing I would recommend is putting the LED’s in an enclosed channel that has a frosted cover so when you’re standing at the bottom of the stairs the lights look seamless rather than individual dots

    • @zureao
      @zureao 3 года назад +49

      Right! Also, inside of some aluminum beams to better transfer heat and increase the LEDs lifespan.

    • @edgarcmtz
      @edgarcmtz 3 года назад +69

      Yeah they’re called diffusers and are super important IMO

    • @TheoneandonlyEETFUK
      @TheoneandonlyEETFUK 3 года назад

      Nice

    • @cameronrandell9475
      @cameronrandell9475 3 года назад +14

      I was just about to comment the same thing. Aluminium channeling with frosted diffuser makes it look a lot better

    • @xxteep
      @xxteep 3 года назад +11

      @@zureao led lights don’t really produce much heat at all.. that’s kinda the whole point of them.. not a horrible idea tho

  • @4000mack
    @4000mack 3 года назад +89

    The fact that you said "what I would do different...." Honesty about a project you did for your home it's what people really need to hear. Not the, I did it perfect the first time "production." Thanks man, I learned something.

  • @TheNotoriousNemo
    @TheNotoriousNemo 4 года назад +1176

    I dont even have a second floor, but ima put stairs somewhere!! :D

  • @mikepoint4983
    @mikepoint4983 3 года назад +112

    Mad respect to carpenters , I’m a mechanic and there is no way I could do anything like that watching you take a piece of wood and give it life is truly AMAZING . Keep up the great work .

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  3 года назад +7

      Wow, thank you

    • @JuanCruz-hd4ls
      @JuanCruz-hd4ls 3 года назад

      Feel like I have say that piece of wood had life already. But what he did with that piece of wood was amazing

    • @glennbengtson5379
      @glennbengtson5379 7 месяцев назад

      No need to be sad for that, im sure you have your magics with mechanic stuff instead

  • @DaddyBear3000
    @DaddyBear3000 4 года назад +23

    Looks brilliant. All I would say is that for anyone else thinking of doing this, get the aluminium channel and diffuser for the LED strips. It acts as a heat sink, extending the life of the LED’s, stops the strips from falling down over time and the diffuser spreads the light really nicely.

    • @kathyusa-iowa5137
      @kathyusa-iowa5137 4 года назад +1

      Will that also help if you ever need to replace the LED strip? Sounds like it would.

    • @jonanderson5137
      @jonanderson5137 3 года назад +2

      I do these installs, Karl is spot on.

  • @codyjewell1460
    @codyjewell1460 3 года назад +47

    Just a tip for future projects or anyone trying this. You can buy diffuser rails for pretty cheap online that you put the lights in and has a plastic cover to make it so you can't see the individual LED's in the reflection of the flooring or when standing below them.

  • @Dont370
    @Dont370 2 года назад +6

    Nice carpentry work. As electricians what we do is we just use 16 or 18-4 wire because if one wire breaks, you can use another one in the cable. We also only pull it out from the right hand corner right under the bullnose of the steps. Once we hook up the LED strips we push the rest of the wire in through the little hole that it comes out of. The way you guys did it is probably a lot nicer. But it does take a lot of work.

  • @MowTheLawnWithMe
    @MowTheLawnWithMe 4 года назад +251

    I wish I had have checked to see if I had a wood shop, saws, or any materials for that matter before I ripped out my carpet. I've told the kids that the staples are there to keep them from slipping.

  • @zacharybartels6856
    @zacharybartels6856 3 года назад +55

    My experience with those LED strips is that the clip-on power connectors on the end eventually corrode just a tiny bit, causing dimming and a little flickering (usually after about 18 months or so). Opening the clip and reconnecting generally fixes it, but the way you've glued everything down will probably make this difficult to address.

    • @psode27
      @psode27 2 года назад +4

      Sounds like I'll be using a little dielectric grease!

  • @KP4life353
    @KP4life353 Год назад +1

    Excellent job. And thanks for going back and saying what you would do differently.

  • @uranumbnuts
    @uranumbnuts 3 года назад +61

    Just a tip, you can use frosted acrylic strips, over top of the lights to help diffuse the lights and limit led hotspots. Nice work on the stairs though, they look great!

    • @JoseFloresEC
      @JoseFloresEC 2 года назад +8

      shoulda gone for rgb too, instead of just white imo

    • @jamesofallthings3684
      @jamesofallthings3684 Год назад +1

      ​@@JoseFloresECOf course Jose wants obnoxious lights on his stairs instead of something classy.

  • @secretwoodproject
    @secretwoodproject Год назад +1

    After watching this my only feedback that I am qualified to give is...Great Job! I love the look.

  • @bobsmith962
    @bobsmith962 3 года назад +3

    Very nice. Your resale value just went up big time!

  • @IMPERIAL_eTV
    @IMPERIAL_eTV 3 года назад +1

    Amazing impresive cool

  • @davelevee7385
    @davelevee7385 4 года назад +8

    Love seeing the CNC at work in the background!

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  4 года назад +1

      I was wondering if someone would catch that😀

    • @npursuit
      @npursuit 3 года назад

      I saw that and went OH HE HAS A SHOP SHOP and made me question if this was going to be truly DIY.

  • @k8myx
    @k8myx 3 года назад +1

    looks brilliant

  • @supreme84x
    @supreme84x 4 года назад +5

    I hope to do this one day. I would add a smart controller for a few things. 1. A noise sensors, for when my dog barks, it would make the lights turn red like star trek "red alert". I'd also want it connected to my door, for when the doorbell rings it flashes yellow, or when I get a phone call it would flash blue. Those sort of things.

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  4 года назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣 This would be awesome. You should do it!

  • @dirtydanOBS
    @dirtydanOBS 3 года назад +7

    I used to do this type of stuff a lot at work building booths/exhibits for tradeshows. For anyone wanting to do this, just know the adhesive strip on the LEDs is not strong enough. We would paint the dado white to reflect light which would also help the adhesive stick better. But still need to use silicone or glue to hold them in.

  • @kairu.kun.z
    @kairu.kun.z 4 года назад +133

    I would probably put the LEDs in a diffuser, that way you will have better light spread

    • @R_Forde
      @R_Forde 3 года назад

      I wonder how well the led "neon' would work?

    • @synapticbit
      @synapticbit 3 года назад +5

      I was wondering about this very thing. Looking up the steps allows you to see the individual leds of higher steps... with a diffuser, it won’t be quite so raw... right?

    • @kairu.kun.z
      @kairu.kun.z 3 года назад +2

      @@synapticbit correct, the best part is with a diffuser you can also switch out strips of leds easier without making it permanently attached.

    • @daddydaughteroff-gridadven9958
      @daddydaughteroff-gridadven9958 3 года назад +2

      What is a diffuser?

    • @ChristianLappinOFFICIAL
      @ChristianLappinOFFICIAL 3 года назад +2

      @@daddydaughteroff-gridadven9958 something like this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072VZSQ3P basic aluminum channel which you could adjust the channel for. Also available in different angles so if you wanted lights down not out the channel would do that.

  • @mikewest712
    @mikewest712 2 года назад

    I remolded our old house top to bottom. The stairs were the worst. Had to cut new stringers, treads, risers, skirts. Shaped my own maple noses to match floors. Copper handrail. The whole nine yards. I always wanted to put LEDs under the tread noses. I was even going to use dado. Great job.

  • @MrHandpipeman1
    @MrHandpipeman1 4 года назад +5

    Love this idea... as a guy who has done way too many treads and risers I would however suggest cuting a slight bevel on contact edges and using a tread jig for tight fitment.

  • @thejijimilokids3687
    @thejijimilokids3687 3 года назад +1

    GREAT job well done

  • @MellowMediaDesign
    @MellowMediaDesign 2 года назад +6

    A really cool trick for dealing with the seems is to work your way bottom to top, riser then tred, etc. And on the bottom of the riser put a really small chamfer to create a reveal that is consistent. Looks super sharp, only downside is you cant paint the risers as easily as you did. When i did my house I prepainted outside and then caulked and touched up the nail holes.

  • @Justehthought
    @Justehthought 3 года назад +1

    Looks fantastic

  • @makingcookingfixing
    @makingcookingfixing 3 года назад +5

    Pretty cool project! Always something I wanted to do, however, I don't have access behind the stairs for the wiring, I've never figured out how to do the wiring from the side we see of the stairs without seeing the wires..

  • @stevied9082
    @stevied9082 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful work.

  • @merrittorius
    @merrittorius 3 года назад +8

    Really cool guys. That Ash being repurposed is a beautiful thing. The gap in the seams would be closed up by using a tread template or gauge. Im not an expert but building one to get the angles correct helped me on my staircase immeasurably. Great work.

  • @mehmetrumidemir1534
    @mehmetrumidemir1534 2 года назад

    Imagine walking on these strairs but they are carpeted with white soft material😮‍💨😮‍💨 strair way to heaven!!!

  • @davelevee7385
    @davelevee7385 4 года назад +5

    I love watching stair carpet getting torn up ☺️

  • @OnE_SteP_WitH_KaNIsHh
    @OnE_SteP_WitH_KaNIsHh 3 года назад +2

    Nice work

  • @skipast75
    @skipast75 3 года назад +5

    I did something similar and used an outdoor dusk-dawn plug. Now they turn on automatically when the sun goes down and turn off when the sun comes up.

  • @RainIndex
    @RainIndex 2 года назад

    I think LED strips are great but many unexperienced people misuse them by attaching them bare to a wall. This is a great example of a good use and how awesome they look when used properly

  • @mattypants
    @mattypants 4 года назад +18

    Looks great! I'm all about any project that tears out carpet, worst thing in the world to have in your home.

    • @dalondabaker2121
      @dalondabaker2121 4 года назад +4

      Mee too..carpet is played out and nasty

    • @mattypants
      @mattypants 4 года назад +4

      @@dalondabaker2121 I absolutely agree with you! We flip houses as a family side business, laminate flooring has become my best friend. I highly recommend it, especially in place of nasty carpet. Tile is great also, just takes some skill and special equipment. Everyone breathes so much better in our primary residence since we ditched any signs of carpeting.

    • @vietnamese_jesus6377
      @vietnamese_jesus6377 4 года назад

      Amen brother ! Fuck them carpet

    • @hbahena24
      @hbahena24 4 года назад +2

      Watch out for cheap laminate flooring it’ll kill you with fumes

    • @Briluvr
      @Briluvr 4 года назад +2

      Carpet is very comfortable and keeps a house quiet. There are some very luxurious carpets out there that have a great texture. I have all wood floors in my house, which looks great and has a beautiful glow, but carpet is the most comfortable to me.

  • @truthdogschell8473
    @truthdogschell8473 3 года назад +1

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing

  • @FLWVideosYT
    @FLWVideosYT 4 года назад +296

    That is impressive! Looks incredible

    • @TronApostle
      @TronApostle 4 года назад +4

      I used to watch ur pogo vids last year! Covid made me stop playing :/ but you were my favorite due to how informative and straight to the point you were!

    • @anthonysotillio5965
      @anthonysotillio5965 3 года назад

      I have LEDs in my house too but I rather not hear the ghosts more clearly by taking away the carpet

    • @clawskitt-3841
      @clawskitt-3841 3 года назад

      I used to watch you play Pokémon go too until I got addicted to Pokémon shuffle game instead haha

    • @vnybjerg
      @vnybjerg 3 года назад

      FLW Videos it looks like an entrace to a stripclub

    • @Clayton178
      @Clayton178 3 года назад +1

      This is gotta be the tackiest staircase build ever. He could have used white ceramic or anything! But he uses LEDS. That's like putting a big spoiler on a car...🤦‍♂️

  • @dilligaf2386
    @dilligaf2386 3 года назад +1

    Putting the tred in first will keep it in place as well. Looks cool

  • @Stevethelightingguy
    @Stevethelightingguy 3 года назад +14

    Buy a high quality LED tape for permanent installs and size the transformer 40% larger than the actual power draw. It keeps them from overheating.

  • @mikedwayne9264
    @mikedwayne9264 3 года назад +1

    I like your project. Thumbs up Man. Great Job.

  • @independentinstallations8419
    @independentinstallations8419 3 года назад +4

    Using a quality polyurethane adhesive to attach your treads and risers will ensure a solid and quiet stairway free of pops and squeaks that result from using mechanical fasteners in wood with the season changes. We still shoot a few small brads in risers just too hold them still as adhesive sets up but the difference in the long run can be both heard and felt as you walk up them. You'll also cut way down on having holes to fill just be careful not to get adhesive on any wood that will be getting stained. Nice project though

  • @ren5594
    @ren5594 3 года назад +1

    You should add modern railings

  • @drollmichael
    @drollmichael 4 года назад +5

    This video showed up just in time. I'm about to redo our stairs, might have to add the lights now.

  • @cclegendary609
    @cclegendary609 3 года назад +1

    VERY NICE!!

  • @philipdileo3750
    @philipdileo3750 4 года назад +28

    That’s a great idea, looks wonderful ! Hell, I want it in my house. But let’s be honest it’s no DIY weekend project.

    • @kaypee65
      @kaypee65 4 года назад

      I'm redoing stairs in my house and needed to add stair skirts before I did the treads and risers. It's like 9456 steps, so definitely not a weekend project!

    • @nathan7627
      @nathan7627 4 года назад +1

      @@kaypee65 jesus is house a skyscraper? jesus
      lol

    • @kaypee65
      @kaypee65 4 года назад

      @@nathan7627 I swear, every time I do something a new item lands on the list. Today's item is that my tread covers aren't quite deep enough so now I have to go and buy quarter round. Which will of course have to be measured, cut, placed, and painted. I feel like I'm never going to finish.

  • @ALKUKES
    @ALKUKES 2 года назад +1

    Great job what sort of paint did you spray with and what gun is it cheers

  • @Moose1776
    @Moose1776 3 года назад +3

    One thing i would of done differently is to wire the LEDs in a way that you can replace them easily in the future if they go out. The way you did it, the stair has to get ripped out to access the wires. I think one of those white tubes for wires would of worked well running along the stairs

  • @npastran90
    @npastran90 3 года назад +1

    I’m glad you mentioned it treads first then risers on top so you can blind nail

  • @ostaz007
    @ostaz007 4 года назад +14

    So thats what the stairway to heaven looks like !!

  • @mr702s
    @mr702s 3 года назад

    I really like your workshop!

  • @hemitj
    @hemitj 2 года назад +4

    Awesome project! How did you run the wires from the power, controller to each individual step?

    • @bobbyhood214
      @bobbyhood214 2 года назад

      I'm interested in this also. Trying to determine if they were wired in sequence or to each step from a controller

  • @goodintentions1302
    @goodintentions1302 2 года назад

    Ripping out the old carpet is so satisfying!

  • @MrWeddingPhotography
    @MrWeddingPhotography 4 года назад +5

    Nice job. From my experience, it won’t be long before the sticky backing of the led strip gives and they fall down unless you secured with an alternative method.

    • @MrWeddingPhotography
      @MrWeddingPhotography 4 года назад

      @BlueLine Racing must have missed that

    •  4 года назад

      @@MrWeddingPhotography 4:36

    • @flyingwhiteindian
      @flyingwhiteindian 4 года назад

      @BlueLine Racing I think he says that before he realised they were self backing. But yes, additional glue would be wise to supplement the self backing

    • @wilburosgoodwormsley
      @wilburosgoodwormsley 4 года назад

      Thats why they suggested hot glue but have fun replacing them!

  • @beaub5174
    @beaub5174 3 года назад +1

    Very Nice Look...

  • @ClintChance
    @ClintChance 3 года назад +11

    Makes me wish I had stairs in my home. This turned out beautifuly! I'm sure the spousal approval factor was near 💯. Nice work !

  • @digfitness7598
    @digfitness7598 3 года назад +1

    Great for your steps

  • @stef-dog2055
    @stef-dog2055 4 года назад +7

    Wow great work. Underrated channel. I’m so used to clicking on these and seeing people take the easy way out most of the time. But your attention to detail is there. Great job.

  • @smiah2009
    @smiah2009 3 года назад +1

    Waw nice work I'm gonna think about doing it..👌

  • @Peter_Riis_DK
    @Peter_Riis_DK 4 года назад +3

    The LED strips is a stellar idea.

    • @stevenshook3348
      @stevenshook3348 8 месяцев назад

      ....till they burn out/malfunction. My neighbor did this exact project to his stairs about 5 or 6 years ago and two of the treads now have no lighting because their LED strips no longer function.

    • @Peter_Riis_DK
      @Peter_Riis_DK 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@stevenshook3348
      That's a problem. Nevertheless its still a very good idea to light the stairs like this.

  • @bagdaduk
    @bagdaduk 3 года назад +1

    Looks good,.I'll definitely try this. Only problem is the white will show up the dirt on the steps from shoe scuffs and dirt.
    My mother tried this but with a red strip down the middle, like I said, just show up the dirt though.
    Suggestion. You should put the LED lights into a semi see through plastic tube. It would of gave the light more of a glow than an micro spot light effect.

  • @brendaryan306
    @brendaryan306 3 года назад +6

    Looks cool and love the safety. I am curious about the LED strips themselves. What is their life expectancy? Is it easy to change should a few lights burn out, etc.?

  • @spearageddon3279
    @spearageddon3279 3 года назад +1

    Well done! 👍👊

  • @Culbert3E
    @Culbert3E 4 года назад +5

    looks really great curious if the light sensor could work with app controlled leds to have the ability to have different colors or patterns for events or seasons

    • @danieltrimner1470
      @danieltrimner1470 4 года назад

      Just plug the transformer into a wifi controlled outlet. Kasa makes a great one for about $20

  • @austinedwards1918
    @austinedwards1918 3 года назад

    You guys look like brothers,no insult intended

  • @tommyboy1332
    @tommyboy1332 4 года назад +3

    Looks great. What’s the plan for replacing LED strips as they burn out?

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  4 года назад

      Thanks, the connection to the wire is in the slot in the front. This is why we didn't add an adhesive to the back of the strips. It should be as easy as pulling the strip light out and soldering a new connection. The hardest part is going to be doing it upside down.

  • @jonathangreene941
    @jonathangreene941 3 года назад

    Looks good and a lot of work

  • @JamesMadeKY
    @JamesMadeKY 4 года назад +6

    Super cool way to “elevate” a rather boring part of a home. By the way, that ash looks great!!

  • @nicisthebest
    @nicisthebest 3 года назад +1

    This is so cool. Great job

  • @JoshMakesStuff
    @JoshMakesStuff 4 года назад +23

    Fantastic project Andy, they look really great.

  • @luzmtejada
    @luzmtejada 3 года назад +1

    Wow,,,beautifull👍

  • @CoffeyCustomBuilds
    @CoffeyCustomBuilds 4 года назад +4

    You absolutely KILLED THIS! Looks so good dude.

  • @davidloveii6969
    @davidloveii6969 3 года назад +1

    That looks great!! Ridiculously cheap home upgrade.

  • @sujalaggrawal5481
    @sujalaggrawal5481 4 года назад +7

    It would have looked more awesome if they used RGB lights. But this also looks awesome.

  • @ladderman6938
    @ladderman6938 3 года назад +1

    The stairs look sweet, well done....!!!

  • @jonathanworkman5184
    @jonathanworkman5184 4 года назад +11

    That turned out really well! It didn’t look too difficult to do either! Will need to remember that for the next time I have a house with stairs.

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  4 года назад +4

      Thanks! It wasn't too difficult but took way longer than I expected. But, so do all my other projects😂

    • @wildncrazylife3570
      @wildncrazylife3570 3 года назад

      Excellent job.

  • @joeg.1119
    @joeg.1119 3 года назад +2

    Gr8t work those LEDs look amazing... 👍👍👍👍

  • @daneconlon3857
    @daneconlon3857 3 года назад +6

    Hey Man! Nice product. As far as the tread seems go caulk is a ok way, next time try a "Tread Guage" basic tool that makes a massive difference. It also accommodates for any out of square treads.
    Cheers. Nice work.

  • @kennethblackburn8756
    @kennethblackburn8756 3 года назад +1

    Randomly ran across this. But I saw the door sign. Shout outs from Kentucky. Great work!

  • @the-real-rg
    @the-real-rg 3 года назад +6

    Looks awesome dude. But! What are you gonna do when you have an LED strip fail. I was crying at the thought of you having to rip up a nicely finished step just to replace the led strip. Again, looks great though.

  • @jmoto1983
    @jmoto1983 4 года назад +1

    I respectfully recommend screwing them into place and covering the screws up with a piece of wood trim so if some lights burn out on one of the steps, you would be able to take it apart and service or replace them easily. Great video and it’s my next project for the steps going downstairs to where my kids play video games. Nicely done!! 😁😁😁

  • @KNACPUREROCK
    @KNACPUREROCK 4 года назад +15

    I’m building the stairs right now, then I need to buy a matching house!!!

  • @abraml
    @abraml 3 года назад +1

    Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @NikolaR99
    @NikolaR99 3 года назад +3

    I love how everything is way easier to do in Usa than it is in Europe. This is almost imposible to to in my house due to the stairs beeing made out of concrete. You can't find a house in Europe with the insides made out of wood like in this house. But, the video is still very intresting and entertaining to watch, even though it has no use for me :)

    • @bobgoldman4404
      @bobgoldman4404 3 года назад +1

      You can't find a house in Europe with the insides made out of wood like in this house.
      you`re shure about this one ?
      Because thats just wrong.

  • @AsianInvasions
    @AsianInvasions 3 года назад +2

    Creaky stairs, though. Great idea!

  • @danafosburgh2775
    @danafosburgh2775 3 года назад +3

    Great job on the project and congrats on the viral video!! Do you know if a big time blog or website embedded it??

  • @xanbeth
    @xanbeth 2 года назад

    I was going to say show it in darkness with the stair lights on, and then I noticed 9:26 you did, those are really bright and useful, it does look good.

  • @gokuson3409
    @gokuson3409 4 года назад +11

    ethernet cable can also be used for low voltage wiring as well

    • @markc7933
      @markc7933 3 года назад +1

      No dc lower voltage draws higher amps 22awg isn’t enough for leds

  • @juliedavis745
    @juliedavis745 2 года назад

    Im going to see about putting these under my kitchen cabinets. Right now I have 3 led plug in type strips. But, this would free up outlet space to use for other things! I leave the lights on 24/7 because I don't like a dark house. I don't see well at night and it is an old house, no lightswitch is conveniently located where they put them now days. Having cheap low heat lighting is great!

  • @rickdeckard9810
    @rickdeckard9810 4 года назад +30

    You should’ve added motion detecting graduated step lighting so it lights up one step at a time, since you’re already doing it

    • @JohnMarkClark
      @JohnMarkClark 4 года назад +2

      It’s wired for this future option 👍😀

    • @liborlepka
      @liborlepka 4 года назад +1

      Interesting! How would you do that? I mean the graduated part? Several motion detectors?

    • @amritss47
      @amritss47 4 года назад +1

      @@liborlepka One or two detector on each entry point and then program leds to light up only a certain section and move up gradually.

    • @rickdeckard9810
      @rickdeckard9810 4 года назад

      @@liborlepka I've seen people on RUclips use an Arduino board ruclips.net/video/J0pMrzg2sus/видео.html

    • @F-J.
      @F-J. 3 года назад +9

      Imagine them going off at night and no one there though 👻 👻 😱

  • @TanDiego
    @TanDiego 3 года назад +1

    Great job!

  • @laughatfootball
    @laughatfootball 4 года назад +5

    Nice, I think you should have used an aluminium profile with a diffuser though.

    • @willimondo
      @willimondo 4 года назад

      Came for this comment. A diffuser would have made all the difference. When standing at the bottom looking up, seeing the individual chips is gonna ruin the project.

    • @gbedford
      @gbedford 4 года назад +1

      @@willimondo and the aluminum will help with heat dissipation, which should give the LEDs a longer life. LED's are not nearly as tough as most people think they are. Treat them with kindness :)

    • @russpeaknuckel9525
      @russpeaknuckel9525 4 года назад

      What's a diffuser ?

    • @willimondo
      @willimondo 4 года назад +1

      @@russpeaknuckel9525 it’s the frosted out cover on an aluminium profile. If positioned correctly, it will give the appearance of a solid bar of light, rather than being able to see all of the individual leds. To get the correct effect, the led must be, at a minimum, the same distance away from the diffuser as the gap between the leds. So if the leds are 10mm apart, the profile must be at least 10mm deep.

    • @russpeaknuckel9525
      @russpeaknuckel9525 4 года назад +1

      @@willimondo Cool ! Thanks

  • @bikesandbeats4693
    @bikesandbeats4693 3 года назад +1

    To power the LED’s you could have used a smart home solution like Samsung SmartThings. There are Wi-Fi power outlets, light switches, and dimmer switches that you can program to only come on at dusk and automatically turn off at dawn. I use it for all of my exterior and foyer lighting.

  • @waterboy540
    @waterboy540 3 года назад +21

    Now ill be able to see all the dust bunnies and dog hair collected at the corner of those treads

    • @eskriu
      @eskriu 3 года назад +1

      Welcome to reality

    • @Helmuesi911
      @Helmuesi911 3 года назад

      I did lightning on my stairs.. I never turn them on because of that. Dust accumulates so quickly.

  • @jagdishrao2520
    @jagdishrao2520 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful

  • @saraboutin2210
    @saraboutin2210 3 года назад +5

    Hey! How did you connect the stair to the next? Like how did the wire go from one to the other?

    • @AndyBirdBuilds
      @AndyBirdBuilds  3 года назад +2

      Each stair is wired individually

    • @jorgefernandez281
      @jorgefernandez281 3 года назад +1

      Yeah I was really hoping he would show that part too.

  • @joeleone6276
    @joeleone6276 2 года назад +1

    This looks great, and simpler to install than I imagined. I would have tried to add a diffuser as well. I see many others have commented the same. That being said, it's still great!

  • @trulyhappy8855
    @trulyhappy8855 4 года назад +4

    Really interesting way to do it, leaving the old treads on. Saves some time as long as it doesn’t make it too tall! I also like the plywood riser trick, never would have thought of that. You have yourself a new sub my friend!

    • @simoncoe3187
      @simoncoe3187 4 года назад

      Bottom step too tall and top step too short, may fail building regs in some places

  • @carter2020
    @carter2020 3 года назад +1

    Impressive!

  • @jonmunday8963
    @jonmunday8963 3 года назад +6

    You definately just earned yourself a sub with this video!! Idk how I stumbled upon this but I'm glad I did because I'm about 2 to 3 months away from doing our floors and I wanted to do something special with the stairs to surprise my wife and I didn't know WHAT to do, but I do now, and I thank you very very much for sharing🙏🙏However I am a little on the upset side because you just made my wife happier in 10 minutes and 37 seconds then I have in 5 years🤣🤣🤣🤣
    But don't worry I'll still subscribe, you better watch it tho buddy cause I got my eye on you 👁😂🤺

  • @laurazapata9637
    @laurazapata9637 3 года назад +2

    Could you do a video further explaining the wiring or process of the lights under the stairs?? PLEASE!!

  • @andrecomanigault
    @andrecomanigault 3 года назад +7

    I dont know why your video showed up on my feed.. but it had me a little interested.. Awesome job.. I am now a subscriber 😂