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Sean Troy
06-21-2009, 2:55 PM
Hey all, is it nessasary to use felt paper under the steps as you would in a floor aplication. The steps will be 3/4 solid Oak.
Eric Larsen
06-21-2009, 3:00 PM
Hey all, is it nessasary to use felt paper under the steps as you would in a floor aplication. The steps will be 3/4 solid Oak.

I used mad amounts of PL adhesive. No squeaks yet.
Julian Nicks
06-21-2009, 5:49 PM
Use lots of subfloor glue, and do NOT put paper under the treads. Glue everything, and you will have no squeaks.
Dan Friedrichs
06-21-2009, 6:07 PM
+1 for copious amounts of PL400 subfloor adhesive.
Bill Dunn jr
06-21-2009, 7:52 PM
Sean, I agree with the others about the glue, no paper. Are you using 3/4" due to cost issues? Most stair treads are made of 5/4" material. Are you replacing existing? If so you will need to do alot of shimming if using a thinner material than is there already. This would need to be done so you do not have an issue with different riser heights at top or bottom.

Good luck,
Bill
Sean Troy
06-21-2009, 9:44 PM
Sean, I agree with the others about the glue, no paper. Are you using 3/4" due to cost issues? Most stair treads are made of 5/4" material. Are you replacing existing? If so you will need to do alot of shimming if using a thinner material than is there already. This would need to be done so you do not have an issue with different riser heights at top or bottom.

Good luck,
Bill

Good catch !! I wasn't thinking. Treads will probably be 5/4 but now I'll have to shim the wedge pieces on the bottom 4 steps that turn to the left 90 degrees unless I can find some 5/4 stock. I better start looking for some wood. Thanks, Sean