Installing Laminate On Stairs With Spindles

How to cut laminate flooring around stair spindles.

Installing laminate on stairs with spindles.

Because of the widths i am guessing the spindles will fall in the middle of the laminate plank that will position underneath. I didn t understand how to install handrails and stair spindles so i hired a professional to coach me through it. Fitting flooring around stair rail spindles we are getting some hardwood flooring installed in parts of the house we are moving to. I wouldn t be installing laminate on stairs if i was you.

Then all the spindles have to be cut to fit new dowels drilled holes bored in the new treads etc. To install laminate flooring on stairs start by removing the overhang or the underside of the stairs with a jigsaw. Laminate flooring can be cut to install around stair rail spindles. Solid slab is the way to go.

The banister has spindles that go through the carpet into the ground. The installation of laminated treads and risers is. Cut a laminate piece to fit against the face of the riser to complete the effect. Repeat this with each step.

Cut and install the 90 degree corner trim on the edge. Laminated flooring is slick and tough enough to create a smooth surface that lasts for years. Alternatively you could cover the overhang with plywood to make it level. Fit the groove over the tongue of the first piece and press firmly locking it in place around the spindle.

Doug watson from country lane woodshop ht. Once this is done measure and cut out your pieces of laminate to make tread pieces riser pieces and stair nosing.