Stairnose moldings are very expensive and hardwood is typically expensive as well.
Installing engineered hardwood on steps.
Typically installing engineered wood on a staircase is one of the most expensive types of installations that you can do.
Apply flooring glue of the back of the boards and place them on the steps.
Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.
Nail down the first row for your first row face the tongue toward the center of the room pre drilling and nailing with finishing nails about 1 inch in from the wall.
Allow the flooring to sit for 3 to 4 days in that room so it can acclimate to the temperature and moisture and expand or contract as necessary.
You will have to purchase the engineered wood and a stairnose molding for each stair.
Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.
Engineered hardwood is often sold prefabricated into risers and stairs so you need only to purchase the premade pieces in the color and dimensions you want.
Nail the boards into place with finishing nails.
Installing a nail down engineered hardwood floor step 1.