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Dry Fit Tread and Nosing — Test Fit and Adjust First Piece of Molding

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How to Install Shoe Molding Along Stair Treads · Step 2 of 7

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Once the stair tread and nosing pieces are cut, bring them back to the stairs for a dry fit. Place them into their final positions without adhesive to ensure all cuts are perfect and the pieces fit snugly against the riser and along the stair's edges. Make any necessary micro-adjustments at this stage.

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