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damaged stair tread - repair options? George 11-10-2006
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Posted by George on November 10, 2006, 11:37 am


Our house (c 1920?) has a split tread on a built-in staircase.
Questions:

* I can pretty easily rmv the ceiling underneath. I'm considering just
cleating some sort of backer behind it, and leaving the existing
(damaged) tread in place. Any thoughts on this?

* If I do replace the tread, when sort of wood should be used?

Thanks,
George

Posted by Sev on November 10, 2006, 11:55 am



George wrote:
> Our house (c 1920?) has a split tread on a built-in staircase.
> Questions:
>
> * I can pretty easily rmv the ceiling underneath. I'm considering just
> cleating some sort of backer behind it, and leaving the existing
> (damaged) tread in place. Any thoughts on this?
>
> * If I do replace the tread, when sort of wood should be used?
>
> Thanks,
> George

I would glue and screw as you seem to be suggesting, try to clean out
any debris in crack to get a nice tight fit. Then use wood putty on
top if needed, sand lightly, stain, etc. I think this will be easier
than trying to match the appearance with a new piece. If you do decide
to replace, bring the split piece to lumber yard. Trouble is, lumber
available today may not match that from 1920.


Posted by Eric in North TX on November 10, 2006, 12:11 pm



> * I can pretty easily rmv the ceiling underneath. I'm considering just
> cleating some sort of backer behind it, and leaving the existing
> (damaged) tread in place. Any thoughts on this?

I had a creaky questionable staircase in my '50s house when I moved in.
I did as you suggest and approached it from the bottom. I used 2 X 4s
and joist hangers (the metal things that are used to hang blind joists)
and screwed it all together with a cordless drill. You can gain a
little upward pressure as you screw the hangers in by slanting the
screw up a little. Mine are carpeted and I have no idea what is under
it, but they are solid and squeak free now.


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