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Issue: Issue 319 Posted Date: 2/5/2013  Printer Friendly
Version  Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size I'm remodeling
the steps in my basement. Presently the steps are made of 2 x 12
pine. I had the Amish make up new treads made from maple. My
question is, what is the best way to attach the new treads over
the old ones? Do I just use construction glue? Do I also nail
them? If so, what is the recommended way to hind the nail head?
I have finish nailers (15-,16-, 18- and 22-gauge). I will be
staining the maple to match the oak trim in the basement. -
Peter Sferro  Chris Marshall: Upgrading to maple treads will be
a nice improvement to your stairs, but you shouldn't nail the
new treads over the old ones. Doing that will change the rise of
the bottom step (it gets taller) and the first step below the
landing (it gets shorter)