Ratlins9, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Very helpful video, thanks for posting, just getting started on a multi-level installation of Cap-A-Treads on stairs along with vinyl flooring on the landings
CJP, Glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
McDank, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped! If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Great video series. Question for you: The CapATread instructions say to start with the bottom riser and alternate installing tread and risers all the way up. Is there a reason why you cut and installed all the treads first and then did the risers?
PolskiFil, Glad to hear you liked my stairwell video series. Great question!!!!!!! Per your question, I installed the treads first and the risers second. I opted to install the treads first so I could focus on perfectly cutting the sides, which are easily visible to the eye at all times. Consequently, the back of the treads did not have to be perfect. The risers, which I installed later covered the rear cuts of the treads making the rear of the treads appear to be perfectly cut. In addition, like the treads, this enabled me to focus on perfectly cutting the sides of the risers. In addition, the tops of the risers did not have to be perfectly cut, because the riser tops are not visible to the eye because the front tread over hangs prevent you from seeing the riser tops at most times. Lastly and most importantly, these perfect cuts enabled me to install the treads and risers with perfect cuts that did not require caulk to fill any gaps. Caulk on a stair case is an ugly site. As time goes on, caulk picks up dirt and grim and causes the tread and riser fits to look horrible. Glad to hear that my stairwell video series helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Tex8814, Recommend that the nose of your treads fill as much of the Cap-A-Tread as possible. It would not be a good thing if you put a huge amount of work into installing your CAT's and have them break off over the years. Recommend that you email me a couple of pictures at abacon73@aol.com. It would be good if we could exchange phone numbers and discuss this. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Lets Fix It Right
Linkkk68, I used a 40 tooth blade, which worked well. But, a 60 will give you an even better cut. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight I ended up using a 60 as well. Worked out great!! I used a Metabo as well for some finishing touches on the edges cause i suck with a table saw! Thanks for the great video!
Question for you. What color/style did you use? It looks like the one I need but don't know what it's called. Any help would be appreciated thank you!!
Kasey, As I mentioned in the video, I bought my Cap-A-Tread covers and risers at Floor and Décor 2 years ago. However, after looking at their current Web Page, this was the closest that I could find: www.flooranddecor.com/stair-parts/5140-cap-renewal-retread---47in.-100999697.html Home Depot and Lowe's also have some that look fairly close at these links: www.homedepot.com/p/Cap-A-Tread-Waveford-Gray-Oak-Stair-Tread-Reversible-Riser-Kit-47-in-L-x-12-1-8-in-W-x-2-3-16-in-T-for-Stairs-1-1-8-to-1-3-4-T-01CA71475/322686018 www.lowes.com/pd/Zamma-Taupe-Grey-Oak-12-125-in-x-47-in-Type-2-Stair-Tread-and-Reversible-Riser-Kit/5014229195 After looking at these, the Lowe’s looks closest to mine. However, if you get an opportunity, I recommend that you shop in one of these 3 stores to see exactly what you are buying. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight absolutely! Thank you for the response and the links. I am a visual person so your videos and the first person perspective have been such a lifesaver. Definitely a subscriber and have recommended my friends do the same. Thank you for all your hard work!!!
Donna, Please note that I cover this in detail in my Episode 59, Finish Stairwell Landing, Video. Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight Regards, Al Bacon Let’s Fix It Right
Stephanie, I recommend against using a jig saw. It will be difficult to cut a straight line and you will not be able to cut the circular front edge of a Cap-A-Tread plank with a jig saw. Recommend that you purchase a 10-inch saber saw similar to this saw featured on Amazon: amzn.to/3VqI6Xa In addition, I would use one of these Diablo Saw Blades for fine and accurate cuts: 10 in. x 60-Tooth Fine Finish Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3SCUC4L 10 in. x 40-Tooth General Purpose Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3BMnsc2 I also recommend that you practice with the saw on scrap wood prior to cutting your expensive Cap-A-Tread planks. Lastly, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos. Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel? This a link to my channel: th-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight Regards, Lets Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight thanks for taking time to respond. As a single mom I can’t afford a table saw & wouldn’t know how to use one anyway. I’ll have to figure something else out for the cat damaged carpeted stairs.
I’ve seen many videos online of people starting with the riser before the tread. Why did you start with the tread? Is there any benefit I am going to install and not sure which one to start off with?
This video is a godsend. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, this information is just what I needed to do this project.
Ratlins9,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped!
If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now?
I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also?
This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRightHappily subscribed.
@@Ratlins9 Thanks again!!!
Thanks again!!!
Very helpful video, thanks for posting, just getting started on a multi-level installation of Cap-A-Treads on stairs along with vinyl flooring on the landings
CJP,
Glad to hear that my video helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also?
This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
Really well done video! Thanks for the help you gave through this video
McDank,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! Glad to hear my video helped!
If you haven’t subscribed, can you please do so now? I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please tell your friends and family about my channel also?
This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
Great video series.
Question for you: The CapATread instructions say to start with the bottom riser and alternate installing tread and risers all the way up. Is there a reason why you cut and installed all the treads first and then did the risers?
PolskiFil,
Glad to hear you liked my stairwell video series.
Great question!!!!!!!
Per your question, I installed the treads first and the risers second. I opted to install the treads first so I could focus on perfectly cutting the sides, which are easily visible to the eye at all times. Consequently, the back of the treads did not have to be perfect. The risers, which I installed later covered the rear cuts of the treads making the rear of the treads appear to be perfectly cut. In addition, like the treads, this enabled me to focus on perfectly cutting the sides of the risers. In addition, the tops of the risers did not have to be perfectly cut, because the riser tops are not visible to the eye because the front tread over hangs prevent you from seeing the riser tops at most times.
Lastly and most importantly, these perfect cuts enabled me to install the treads and risers with perfect cuts that did not require caulk to fill any gaps. Caulk on a stair case is an ugly site. As time goes on, caulk picks up dirt and grim and causes the tread and riser fits to look horrible.
Glad to hear that my stairwell video series helped and I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also?
This a link to my channel:
www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
How much should the bullnose of my treads stick out for the cap-a-tread to fit right? I only have about 3/8ths protruding past my riser.
Tex8814,
Recommend that the nose of your treads fill as much of the Cap-A-Tread as possible. It would not be a good thing if you put a huge amount of work into installing your CAT's and have them break off over the years. Recommend that you email me a couple of pictures at abacon73@aol.com. It would be good if we could exchange phone numbers and discuss this.
Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Lets Fix It Right
Do you belive there is any difference between the 60 and 40 tooth blades for the Cap A Treads?
Linkkk68,
I used a 40 tooth blade, which worked well. But, a 60 will give you an even better cut.
Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also?
This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight I ended up using a 60 as well. Worked out great!! I used a Metabo as well for some finishing touches on the edges cause i suck with a table saw! Thanks for the great video!
Joe,
Glad to hear my video was useful and your project worked out great.
Al Bacon
Let's Fix It Right
Question for you. What color/style did you use? It looks like the one I need but don't know what it's called. Any help would be appreciated thank you!!
Kasey,
As I mentioned in the video, I bought my Cap-A-Tread covers and risers at Floor and Décor 2 years ago. However, after looking at their current Web Page, this was the closest that I could find:
www.flooranddecor.com/stair-parts/5140-cap-renewal-retread---47in.-100999697.html
Home Depot and Lowe's also have some that look fairly close at these links:
www.homedepot.com/p/Cap-A-Tread-Waveford-Gray-Oak-Stair-Tread-Reversible-Riser-Kit-47-in-L-x-12-1-8-in-W-x-2-3-16-in-T-for-Stairs-1-1-8-to-1-3-4-T-01CA71475/322686018
www.lowes.com/pd/Zamma-Taupe-Grey-Oak-12-125-in-x-47-in-Type-2-Stair-Tread-and-Reversible-Riser-Kit/5014229195
After looking at these, the Lowe’s looks closest to mine. However, if you get an opportunity, I recommend that you shop in one of these 3 stores to see exactly what you are buying.
Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also? This a link to my channel:
www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight absolutely! Thank you for the response and the links. I am a visual person so your videos and the first person perspective have been such a lifesaver. Definitely a subscriber and have recommended my friends do the same. Thank you for all your hard work!!!
How did you do the landing? That's been the hardest part to get right
Donna,
Please note that I cover this in detail in my Episode 59, Finish Stairwell Landing, Video.
Otherwise, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel also?
This a link to my channel: www.youtube.com/@LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Al Bacon
Let’s Fix It Right
👍
Bill and Cindy,
Many many thanks for your thumbs up. Altogether, I plan to produce 15 to 20 videos on the stairwell.
Al
Can I use a jig saw? It’s all I’ve got besides hand saws. 🪚
Stephanie,
I recommend against using a jig saw. It will be difficult to cut a straight line and you will not be able to cut the circular front edge of a Cap-A-Tread plank with a jig saw.
Recommend that you purchase a 10-inch saber saw similar to this saw featured on Amazon:
amzn.to/3VqI6Xa
In addition, I would use one of these Diablo Saw Blades for fine and accurate cuts:
10 in. x 60-Tooth Fine Finish Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3SCUC4L
10 in. x 40-Tooth General Purpose Circular Saw Blade: amzn.to/3BMnsc2
I also recommend that you practice with the saw on scrap wood prior to cutting your expensive Cap-A-Tread planks.
Lastly, I appreciate your interest in my channel. I retired recently and have plans for another 200 to 300 great videos.
Can you please subscribe and tell your friends and family about my channel? This a link to my channel:
th-cam.com/users/LetsFixItRight
Regards,
Lets Fix It Right
@@LetsFixItRight thanks for taking time to respond. As a single mom I can’t afford a table saw & wouldn’t know how to use one anyway. I’ll have to figure something else out for the cat damaged carpeted stairs.
@@Ms.Stephanie.C Appreciate your questions and comments.
I’ve seen many videos online of people starting with the riser before the tread. Why did you start with the tread? Is there any benefit I am going to install and not sure which one to start off with?