Quote Originally Posted by Dan Friedrichs View Post
Putting caps atop squeaky treads is not going to solve your squeaking problem. You should really consider "doing it right": replace the existing treads (and risers, potentially). It's not much more work than what you're already proposing, and it'll have the advantages of being completely quiet and every tread at exactly the right height.
It was my intent to remove the treads and risers. That was step 1 although I didn’t say I would remove the risers. My plan is to strip down to the stringers and then start checking everything for level and make sure the rise is consistent. Right now there is nothing to make me think the rise is inconsistent but they are carpeted now so measuring to the 1/8 isn’t really possible until I pull the carpet.

Is glueing and screwing the best chance for for completely quiet treads? I was planing on PL premium and trim screws.