Reddit reviews Stair Tread Gauge and Shelf Layout Tool
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Extends from 30-1/2" to 49"Reduces installation timeMade from top-grade Baltic BirchStairs, risers or shelvesWorks for many types of layout projects
it'll actually be the upset of that. Old treads 9 3/4". New treads will be a 2x10 so roughly 9 1/4".
I have a sliding miter saw and bought this today https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JUOS4RS - hoping the treads go well. Still debating if I should just re-use, paint, and sand the risers. I'd have to rip cut the risers and am worried about getting them lined up perfectly at the bottom of treads. Nice thing is I can get under the stairs to nail the risers into back of treads for a tight fit at the Tread into Riser transition.
https://i.imgur.com/ea8hsJW.png here is my sweet mspaint example. Any idea how I can ensure the top of the riser is a really tight and non-visible seal to the tread? Other than small rip cut after rip cut until it's right?
Ok so when you rip up the carpet and padding. Chances are your tread will have the bull nose. That's the rounded edge that sticks out over the riser below. You will have to cut that off as you attach the laminate bull nose instead.
As for the treads.. Use a template like this
https://www.amazon.com/Stair-Tread-Gauge-Shelf-Layout/dp/B00JUOS4RS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_60_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JT9Z9PW829NESGKT0E15
Yes it's $100 and seems expensive but will save you MASSIVE amounts of time. Stairs are not a perfect rectangle and a perfect 90 degree. This template will help you cut the laminate to perfectly match.
There's tons of youtube videos on stairs but it's not hard just time consuming.