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Install Contrasting Edge Trim

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Why don’t we double miter our stairs?! Stay tuned for tomorrows vlog! #carpentry #build

What happens here

With the main tread boards laid, the worker then installs the darker gray composite trim pieces around the edges of the steps. These trim boards create a clean, finished border and provide a visual contrast to the lighter treads. The worker uses a cordless drill/driver to fasten the trim, completing the basic structure of the multi-tiered stairs. This step often involves precise miter cuts for the corner pieces.

Goal: Apply decorative and protective trim to the stair edges.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill/Driver Makita — Securing the composite trim boards
  • Composite Trim Screws — Attaching the trim boards
  • Darker Gray Composite Trim Boards — Creating the contrasting border and finished edges for the stair treads