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1 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com Stair Tread & Riser Installation Guide 2 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com Wood – A Natural Product We, at Artistic Finishes, accept and appreciate the natural beauty that comes from real wood. Because no two trees produce the same color or grain pattern, the hardwood accessories that you receive will exhibit this same variety. In addition, exotic woods inherently display a very wide range of color which deepens with time and light exposure (artificial and natural). Within a single Artistic tread or riser, you may see both light and dark color variability. This contrast is not a defect, rather an assurance you’re receiving true exotic species. Carpets, runners, or mats placed on Artistic Finishes’ treads and risers after installation, may cause a variation in the color of the exposed area versus the covered area. This is due to the natural aging process of the wood material and exposure or non-exposure to artificial or natural lighting. Artistic Finishes is not responsible for this color change and it is not covered under the Residential Warranty. Recommended Installation Tool Artistic Finishes recommends the use of Wheaton Tools’ STAIR WIZARD as the tool of choice for the most efficient installation of Artistic Finishes’ stair treads and risers. According to the manufacturer, the STAIR WIZARD is the finest stair tread and riser gauge available for the installation of wall-to-wall type treads in “half the time of traditional methods”. The STAIR WIZARD is referenced throughout Artistic Finishes’ Tread and Riser Installation Guidelines documentation. This tool can be purchased at www.amazon.com or other online stores. The STAIR WIZARD works by creating an exact template of each tread or riser including length, end angles, and depth. Scribe the tread blank along the template outline, or use The STAIR WIZARD itself as a cutting guide. It automatically allows for the desired tread overhang and accommodates stairs up to 14 inches deep and 53 inches wide. Extensions are available. Other Tools Required » Nail gun and air compressor » Hammer » Table saw with a new blade » Wood Putty » Sliding power miter saw » Measuring tape » Carpet knife » Level » Drill and drill bits » Crow bar » Quality construction adhesive (we recommend using Wakol’s MS245 sold on our website) » Broom and dust pan 3 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com Standard Tread: Standard treads are well suited for a boxed stair system that is enclosed by walls on both sides. No returns are included. » 36”, 42”, and 48” nominal lengths. (*Bamboo, Acacia, Kempas and Merbau only come in 48” lengths.) o Custom length, width, and shape of treads are available to quote. * » 3/4” thick tread face is designed with a 1-1/16” bull nose. o Each tread is complete with a 2-piece reinforced bull nose. o Pre-defined bull nose allows for precise placement on the stair to comply with most Building Code requirements. Contact your local Building Inspector. Universal Tread: Universal, double-return treads are suitable for open staircases where the returns provide a finished affect along the skirt board. » 36”, 42, and 48” nominal internal lengths. (*Bamboo, Acacia, Kempas and Merbau only come in 48” lengths.) o Custom length, width, and shape of treads are available to quote. * » 3/4” thick tread face is designed with a 1-1/16” bull nose. o Each tread is complete with a 2-piece reinforced bull nose. o Pre-defined bull nose allows for precise placement on the stair to comply with most Building Code requirements. Contact your local Building Inspector. » Complete with 2 attached returns to eliminate confusion with left versus right ordering and installation on the jobsite. Returns are reinforced to provide joint stability. o Returns are constructed with a tongue and groove-like joint to provide maximum stability and strength. 4 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com Stair Riser: Risers are the boards that form the vertical face of each step, creating the “toe kick” area between the stair treads. » 36”, 42, and 48” nominal lengths. (*Bamboo, Acacia, Kempas and Merbau only come in 48” lengths.) » ¼” and ¾” thick riser options are offered to accommodate most stair case configurations. (*Bamboo, Acacia, Kempas and Merbau come in various thicknesses.) » Risers come 7 ½” high/wide. o Custom length and width risers are available to quote. * Moldings for a Stair Case Installation Depending on the stair case and the final look you want to achieve, there are several moldings that can complete the installation. Molding profile shapes to consider include: » Quarter Round Molding: Serves as a transition from the bottom riser on a stair case to the existing flooring. » Base Shoe Molding: May be used as a narrower transition from the bottom riser on a stair case to the existing flooring or to cover any joints between the tread and riser. » Cove Molding: Installed underneath the tread bull nose to provide a decorative transition between the stair tread and riser. 5 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com » Stair Nosing: Used as a transition between the top step of the stair case to the hardwood flooring in the adjoining room. Installation Instructions 1. Plan and Visualize the Finished Project a. Review the tread and riser materials to ensure you have all the necessary components. Open each box and lay out the treads and risers before cutting, to achieve the best visual appearance of their placement. Each individual tread and riser has a unique grain variation and color. b. Determine the moldings needed to enhance the beauty and functionality of the installation. Lay the moldings out before cutting, to blend in with the overall appearance of the finished project. 2. Preparing the Project a. The proper environment must be maintained prior to, during, and after the installation. b. The sub-structure of the stairs must be clean, dry, and free of paint and debris to allow for the bonding of the adhesive used in the installation of the treads. c. The rough staircase must be structurally sound and free of squeaks or movement. d. NOTE: The installation method is determined by the professional installer and may be dictated by jobsite conditions. If installing one of our ENGINEERED TREADS, we recommend using Wakol’s MS245 adhesive sold on our website. Any face nails should be punched below the wear levels prior to filling or finishing. e. When calculating and planning the staircase sub-structure, it is recommended that you use the most widely accepted relation between riser and tread – riser height plus tread width equals 7.5 inches. Most Building Codes also dictate that the maximum tread overhang is 1.25 inches, as shown in the diagram below. i. The rise of the stair is the vertical distance from the top of the tread to the top of the next tread. 6 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com Based on the installer’s preference, the staircase configuration and local Building Codes, there are generally 3 options when determining how to build the substructure of the staircase prior to installing the treads and risers: Option 1: The sub-treads can be kept in place after carpet removal; however, you must make the front edge of the tread flush with the sub-riser. Remove any overhang as shown in the diagram below. 7.5” Cut the overhang off the existing sub-tread so it is flush with the sub-riser. Sub Stringer Sub-tread Riser 7 | P a g e Artistic Finishes, Inc. / 2224 Terminal Road / Roseville, MN 55113 / 888-816-5606 / www.artisticfinishes.com Option 2: The treads can be installed over a boxed staircase that is finished-out with ½” plywood over the stringers. This provides the necessary extra support to the staircase structure. Option 3: Although Artistic Finishes’ stair treads and risers were designed for boxed step applications, installers often choose to apply them directly to the stringers. NOTE: Building Codes may dictate that this option is not acceptable. Distance between the stringers of 16-inches on center is recommended if this option is selected. Artistic Finishes’ treads are 4/4 (four-quarter) treads and may require additional support. » If installing directly onto the stringers, the installer assumes all liability for ensuring the necessary deflection ratio is maintained. Additional stringers or supports may be required to maintain deflection codes; otherwise the steps must be boxed out with ½” plywood as shown below. » In a renovation situation where carpet was installed on the stair case, as shown in the pictures below, you may opt to remove the sub-treads that were under uploads/s3/ stair-installation-guide 1 .pdf

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