GreyGT-C

i don't consider a 3/4" difference in the bottom step to be a tripping hazard.. the 2 stair cases in my shop are cut on the same angle, but 1 set is a little over a foot higher, which makes the top step about 3 inches different than the rest.. No one has tripped over that one drunk yet, let alone sober.

Baldy

Good to know. I'll be sure to get drunk and test it once I'm finished. And possibly halfway through. Or maybe after a few steps are installed.

1988RedT2

Why wait that long? I'd say if you're talking about doing the project, you should get started drinking right away.

j9fd3s

i don't know anything about flooring (it did look pretty simple) but i do know that!

RotorDad

I installed flooring for over 4 1/2 yrs, it's easy really (hardwood, laminate, vinyl, carpet & tile) . If you are doing hardwood the planks have to run across the & not with the floor joist. Remember not repeat any patterns when racking out the planks, it will look shitty. One thing customers have liked is to use 2 1/4 & 3 1/4 planks, 2 or 3 rows of 3 1/4 then a row of 2 1/4. Keep the butt joints spaced out by a few inches. Hard wood is great, but if you have animals I would suggest a higher end laminate with the beveled edges. Before installing hardwood let the wood sit in the house for 24 hrs to let it acclimate & use resin paper for a moisture barrier. Don't cut the rows to tight to the wall. Some people have issues in doorways, make sure to have cut the jams for wood to slide under & clean cut the plank in half when racking to the jam. Make sure your sub-floor is clean of all debris & edge the plywood joints so you don't have high spots. Just a few things off the top of my head, if you have any question I'll try to answer. BTW stairs, do standard planks on the riser & step with a stair nose. you will most likely have to cut off the nose on the original step for the new nose to sit tight. Use wood putty to fill any top nails.

Baldy

Thanks! I'll hit you up with questions once things get rolling.

RotorDad

That's cool man Ill try to help.