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How to fix stairs where tread nosings are breaking off
The stair tread covers appear to be (not so well) glued-together pieces of solid wood. These pieces are overlaid on the old stair treads and don't insert under the side trim to be locked in.
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How can I determine where deck stairs will land?
There are certain standards that stairs should meet for safety. Stairs that aren't what users are accustomed to present a hazard, and those outside common dimensions present challenges for the elderly ...
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What are Door Options for Stairwell with Window Wall?
If you want a door, put it at the bottom.
If you want it to be safer, install railings on both sides and/or some other way of preventing people from walking along the narrow part on the right.
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How can I fill a tapered gap behind the skirt board?
A perfect solution for this would indeed be labor intensive, but I think a decent solution can be achieved.
Simply trim the current "lattice board" so that it is flush with the skirting ...
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Is Kilz 3 the Wrong Primer for Wood Stairs
I called Kilz and apparently the information on the website for Kilz3 primer was incorrect. Odd thing is the same thing is written on the tech data sheet. "Not recommended for floors' But Kilz ...
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How can I fill a tapered gap behind the skirt board?
This is a bummer of a situation. Here are the facts as I see them.
This is a framing issue at its core. Drywallers rarely hold blame for things being wonky, as their role is simply to cover framing. ...
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