6/21/2023 0 Comments Installing vinyl plank flooring![]() ![]() If the treads don’t fit without cutting, note the correct measurements on the underside of each.Ĥ). Yes, they should be uniform, but might vary by a 1/8” to 1/4″ each.ģ). Measure the width and depth of each tread as you go. Bring the Cap a Treads inside and allow them to acclimate to the indoor temperature and humidity for at least 3 4 days.Ģ). Purchase one tube of all-urethane construction adhesive for every two tread and riser combinations.ġ). If you plan to also cover your risers, the vertical part of the stair, Cap a Tread makes risers that coordinate with the tread colors or plain white risers. In other words, how tall is the tread? This will determine bullnose size – and whether you need Standard or Type 2 kits. CAP A TREAD INSTALLATIONīefore purchasing Cap a Tread, determine if you need standard (for stairs 1” thick) or Type 2 (for stairs 1 1/8” to 1 ¾” thick). Wear a dust mask or avoid inhaling wood dust. Professional installation is recommended unless the homeowner has top-notch DIY skills.Ĭap a Tread carries a California Prop 65 warning (what doesn’t?) meaning that sawing, drilling, and sanding can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer or other harm. Cap a Tread ConsĬap a Tread installation is somewhat easier than installing vinyl planks, the job can still be difficult to get it right. Cap a Tread installation is detailed below. Installing Cap a Tread on the stairs is quicker than installing planks and a stair nose on stair treads. The warranty is 20 years which is in the high to average range for vinyl plank flooring. In all, there are about 40 different colors and styles.Ĭap a Tread also makes risers in matching colors, a white riser, and matching transition or threshold strips and moldings. You can buy left side kits or right side kits finished on the open side of our staircase.įlooring and home improvement stores carry several vinyl Cap a Tread choices. The open stairs kits have treads finished on one side. Open stairs have one open side – with a stair rail, of course.Ĭap a tread makes kits for both types. What kind of stairs do you have? Closed stairs have treads butting up to walls on either side. The layers are heat pressed together and the vinyl is cut into standard tread and stair riser sizes. They are produced with a medium density fiberboard (MDF) base and a durable vinyl overlay with a pre-attached stair nosing. What is the Cap a Tread vinyl stair renewal system?Ĭap a Tread is made by Zamma and they are prefabricated stair treads and risers. Using the same luxury vinyl planks as you’ve installed on the floor, the square foot cost will average $28 but pro installation will be about $70 to $100 per tread. And with professional installation, the cost will be about double. Pro Installation Cost: $45 – $65 per treadĮach tread covers almost exactly 4 square feet, so the prefab stair treads cost between $12.50 and $15 per square foot. The kit for each stair includes tread material and a molding or nosing at the front edge which finishes the stair tread. Most offer a surface designed for traction and slip resistance, ideal for stairs. They are manufactured in enough color and style options to complement most vinyl flooring options. If your flooring brand does not make stair pieces, try generic prefab treads from Cap a Tread and a few other brands. If cost is most important, then plan to install planks on the stairs. However, prefabricated treads cost about $50 – $60 per stair, so they are more expensive than using planks from your flooring material. They are perfect for DIY if ease of installation is your top priority. That’s the first option to consider when you purchase the flooring, because these prefabricated treads are designed to make installation easier than using standard planks. Many vinyl plank manufacturers (including Shaw (Treadz), Mannington (SimpleStairs), COREtec, SmartCore, Cali etc.) sell matching prefab stair treads and accessories like stair nosing. THE COST OF INSTALLING PREFABRICATED VINYL STAIR TREADS Install the same vinyl plank, tile or sheet vinyl flooring that you’ve already installed on the floorsįirst, we’ll look at the pre-made treads. There are two options for installing vinyl flooring on your stairs:ġ). Install pre-made vinyl stair treads and risersĢ). Let’s get started by recapping your options: INSTALLING VINYL PLANK FLOORING ON STAIRS
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