Fasten New Treads with Screws — Secure Treads with Screws (Optional)
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How to Stop Stair Treads from Sliding on Wood Stairs · Step 3 of 3
In this video
Position the new tread onto the adhesive-coated stringers, ensuring an approximately 1/8-inch gap between the new tread and the riser board behind it. For fastening, always use screws (2.5-inch exterior grade screws are recommended) as they provide a much tighter and more durable hold than nails. Pre-drill pilot holes with an 1/8-inch drill bit, aligning them with the center of each stringer. This prevents the wood from splitting when the screws are driven. Use an impact driver to drive the screws in, countersinking the heads slightly below the surface of the tread. For the front edge of the tread, where the stringer's wood grain might be sketchy or prone to splitting, carefully drive a screw into the riser board below instead of the stringer for a more secure connection.
Fasten New Treads with Screws — Secure Treads with Screws (Optional)
Part of project
How to Stop Stair Treads from Sliding on Wood Stairs · Step 3 of 3
In this video
Position the new tread onto the adhesive-coated stringers, ensuring an approximately 1/8-inch gap between the new tread and the riser board behind it. For fastening, always use screws (2.5-inch exterior grade screws are recommended) as they provide a much tighter and more durable hold than nails. Pre-drill pilot holes with an 1/8-inch drill bit, aligning them with the center of each stringer. This prevents the wood from splitting when the screws are driven. Use an impact driver to drive the screws in, countersinking the heads slightly below the surface of the tread. For the front edge of the tread, where the stringer's wood grain might be sketchy or prone to splitting, carefully drive a screw into the riser board below instead of the stringer for a more secure connection.