Hi folks!
I am about to tackle installation laminate on our main stairs in the home (I know, GASP, splits the audience in half!!! lol).
Okay, so after much research, the pros and cons, I still want to go this route. Our laminate is quite thick and textured with the green rubber backing on it. After asking advice from many professionals, 90% suggest removing the backing and gluing to the tread of the stairs. I am opting to install ½ sanded plywood (painted white) for the risers and make my own stair nose, as these are the costly part of the project, should you buy "off the shelf" laminate stair nose products.
So, my main question/concern right now sits with the stair nose. Although gluing down the stair nose is pretty obvious, I see many YouTube videos, where they use a nail gun to further secure the nose. My question is, can I nail the stair nose into the laminate tread edge, or do I still have to leave a gap on the front edge, where the stair nose overlaps the laminate tread (even although the laminate tread will be glued with no concern regarding expansion gaps).
I hope this makes some kind of sense, otherwise, I will attach a diagram of my intentions, or other examples from around the web.
Many thanks in advance, really appreciate any feedback on this!!
Best Regards,
Cal
I am about to tackle installation laminate on our main stairs in the home (I know, GASP, splits the audience in half!!! lol).
Okay, so after much research, the pros and cons, I still want to go this route. Our laminate is quite thick and textured with the green rubber backing on it. After asking advice from many professionals, 90% suggest removing the backing and gluing to the tread of the stairs. I am opting to install ½ sanded plywood (painted white) for the risers and make my own stair nose, as these are the costly part of the project, should you buy "off the shelf" laminate stair nose products.
So, my main question/concern right now sits with the stair nose. Although gluing down the stair nose is pretty obvious, I see many YouTube videos, where they use a nail gun to further secure the nose. My question is, can I nail the stair nose into the laminate tread edge, or do I still have to leave a gap on the front edge, where the stair nose overlaps the laminate tread (even although the laminate tread will be glued with no concern regarding expansion gaps).
I hope this makes some kind of sense, otherwise, I will attach a diagram of my intentions, or other examples from around the web.
Many thanks in advance, really appreciate any feedback on this!!
Best Regards,
Cal