Although you do get some benefits with engineered wood stairs you should also know about some of the disadvantages.
Installing engineered hardwood floors on stairs.
Once many many years ago while still young thin and energetic cubs we accepted a customer s request to install hardwood on their steps.
I completely transformed my home s carpeted stairs by installing hardwood flooring and found a way to work around the existing nosing.
I m so glad it s done and now we can.
You can install prefinished wood flooring on stairs to make the steps match the rest of the flooring in your home but you have to prepare the steps to accept the.
This was definitely a more involved hardwood flooring install than i realized at first due to the existing nosing on the stairs.
One of the biggest disadvantages of using engineered wood on stairs is the cost.
Table of contents what is engineered hardwood flooring.
This video and these step by step instructions will show you how to install engineered hardwood flooring.
Notice that young thin and energetic are not joined by my most valued adjective smart.
Many stairs that are covered with carpet become difficult to clean and carpeted looks while soft underfoot can begin to look dated over time.
Nowadays a staircase in a home is more than just a means to go from one level to another.
Since staircases are often used and are prone to heavy traffic it should be durable.