How to Install

Installation Instructions

Step-by-Step Guide

Preparation

1. Remove any floor coverings down to the base tread.

2. Remove all staples and nails to create a flat, clean surface for the new retreads.

Planning

3. Determine quantities of retreads, risers, and flush stair nose pieces needed.

➔ Tip: Order 10% extra to allow for mistakes or miscuts.

4. Identify stair type:

▪ Square cut ends — proceed with standard installation.

▪ Open-ended stairs — refer to separate open-end stair instructions.

Installation Steps

5. Start from the bottom stair and work your way upward.

6. Determine need for spacers:

▪ If the old stair nose overhang is more than ¾”, you’ll need one spacer.

▪ If overhang exceeds 1¾”, you’ll need two spacers.

➔ Spacers can be made from leftover riser material.

➔ Each riser is ½” thick; using spacers will increase thickness as needed.

7. Choose riser face

▪ Use the factory white side (similar to Sherwin-Williams Extra White) for a durable, cleanable surface.

▪ Or use the paintable side if you prefer a custom color.

8. Rip the riser to the correct height using a circular saw or reciprocating saw with a fine-tooth blade (to avoid chipping).9. Cross-cut the riser to the width of the old tread, leaving 1/16" to 1/8" gap for fitting (small gaps can be caulked later).

10. Glue the riser in place using PUR construction adhesive (like Liquid Nails).

▪ Place the factory cut edge down.

▪ Optional: Use a couple of nails ¼” from the top to hold it in place while setting.

11. Cross-cut the retread to width, again leaving 1/16" to 1/8" gap for best fit.

12. Rip the retread to the correct depth:

▪ Measure from the back of the old riser to the nose of the existing tread.

▪ Add ⅜” to this measurement.

➔ Tip: Make a sample piece from leftover scrap to test fit first.

13. Glue the retread in place using construction adhesive.

▪ Optionally, nail along the back edge (¼” from the back), which will be hidden by the next riser.

Finishing Touches

14.Repeat steps until all stairs are complete.

15.Caulk all gaps between risers and retreads.

➔ Use color-matched caulk for treads; use white caulk if keeping the factory white risers.

Pro Tip:

Taking your time during measurement and cutting will ensure a flawless, professional finish!