In order to cut the laminate planks to fit the treads you may want to split the planks down the middle so you have two equal sized planks on the tread.
Diy laminate stair treads.
Deep x 1 11 16 in.
The other thing to consider is the sides of the stair case may be at a slight angle.
Here is my method of installing the treads.
You want to cut the treads to fit tight on the sides.
Stair treads are 11 inches deep but a laminate plank is usually only about 7 inches wide so you need to fit two planks together which means creating a seam in the middle of the tread.
In most cases one laminate plank will not cover the whole tread.
I cut the planks in equal widths so the joint will fall in the middle of the tread.
Deep x 1 11 16 in.
Height laminate to cover stairs 1 in.
Cap a tread vintage pewter oak 47 in.
Here in this step i am connecting the two laminate planks together and installing them as one tread.
Apr 26 2016 installing laminate stair treads is part of the process of installing laminate flooring on stairs.
The tread may be 10 or 11 inches from front to back and the planks can measure 8 inches.
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You may want to avoid this and if so you can buy one piece laminate stair treads from most laminate dealers.
Boardwalk oak laminate 48 in length retro fit riser.
Cap a tread vintage pewter oak 47 in.
Length x 12 1 8 in.
Pioneer park sycamore laminate 48 in length reversible retro fit riser.
Installing laminate stair treads should be done before each riser is installed in order for the riser to set on the tread.
Laminate stair treads risers products.
Length x 12 1 8 in.
It is better to cut two planks the same size to fit the tread rather than using a whole plank and a small strip.