Coop Posted June 3,

Remove The Nosing. In order to install strip or plank on our stairs the existing nosing has to be removed. In this case the framers used 2 x 12's and the tread itself overlaps the riser by about one inch. Using a tape measure, measure out the tread from each side of the step to the riser. It will vary on every step and is important to be exact. Jun 03, If youve got to attach a new nosing then you want a nice clean cut. I would remove the treads if possible, then rip them and reinstall.

But if theyre locked in and you absolutely have to cut in place, id say use your oscillating tool with a straight edge that has a square face a few inches tall to rest the blade against.

Dec 02, The bullnose risers are usually made to accommodate 48" or less because that is the max width achieved with an 8' sheet of plywood. There are ways to make the throat wider with a standard sheet walts stump removal these ppl obviously didn't know the trick.

Anyway. At my place a bullnose package which is dbl bullnose riser and tread with cove in oak runs for Estimated Reading Time: 9 mins. Stair treads usually already have the bullnose shape when you buy them, but you have to take care of that detail yourself if you're making the treads. You do it with a 1/2-inch round-over routing bit.