Good evening. I'm currently having a contractor install engineered hardwood on my steps. I have 3 planks that are 3/8 think. He is in the middle of construction now.
This Site Might Help You. RE: Stair noses with engineered hardwood flooring? Good evening. I'm currently having a contractor install engineered hardwood on my steps. I have 3 planks that are 3/8 think. He is in the middle of construction now. i noticed the stair noses aren't flush with the stairs. They are higher by a little bit. i asked the contractor...
I would have the installer remove the rabbit edge and shim up the flooring to the nosing, so they are at the same height. Serious problem for kids, toddlers and high heel shoes. Plus it's very uncomfortable to walk up and down the stairs on an uneven surface. Carrying anything heavy up and down these treads can become a major problem, also. How wide are these treads? Stair nosing is probably about 3 inch wide, which leaves you about 7-8 inch of surface to get your foot on. Factor in the overhang and you really only have about 5-6 inch of foot space, clearance. Unless you have small feet, I wouldn't install this type of set-up on stairs. Landings are exceptable, because it has a bigger surface, following the nosing. The trip can either be caused by the uneven surface or the overhang. Why not just install prefinished solid treads? Just some food for thoughts.
Engineered Hardwood Stairs
Some do only come this way and some come with a female slot that the engineered tongue goes into and is flush with the other wood. They just don t all come the same in engineered wood. All laminates do come the way they show in the picture you posted.. And you are correct this is a possible trip hazard..I ve installed both types. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
