Laminate On Concrete Stairs

The wood must be completely flat and level so you may have to do some sanding to prepare it.
Laminate on concrete stairs. If you ve got concrete stairs to cover the laminate must be glued down using high quality construction glue. Hi today i show you how to install vinyl or laminate flooring on your staircase. Start by sweeping the stairs and cleaning up any shavings or dust. This will prevent them from damage during expanding and contracting.
Once the area is clean start with the risers first. Its pretty easy just make sure to purchase a stair set jig and have a skil s. Preparing for laminate stair installation you can install laminate flooring on wood or plywood stairs but not on concrete because you can t drive nails or screws into concrete. You ll need a clean surface for the glue to adhere properly to the concrete and laminate.
Practice the tips given here to prepare the concrete. To install laminate flooring on stairs start by removing the overhang or the underside of the stairs with a jigsaw. Measure mark and cut each laminate plank to fit the riser with the groove side facing downwards. No vapor barrier or padding should be used.
Alternatively you could cover the overhang with plywood to make it level. Once this is done measure and cut out. When using a stair nose the laminate is able to expand on stairs.