How To Install Cap A Tread Stair Covers - open ended return included

I'm going to show you how to install cap a tread stair covers so if you are thinking of redoing your stairs, you are not going to want to miss this video. I will be showing you how to redo your stairs using cap a tread stair covers from start to finish. I'll go over some of the do's and don'ts and the tips and tricks to help you come out the other side with a professional set of stairs. And if your plan is not to redo any stairs and you are just here for the show . . . well ENJOY!

HERE WE GO! This particular set, is a set of 5 steps with the bottom step having the left side of open (not wall to wall). I go over how to cut the return for this step and how to put it all together. Installing risers, measuring, cutting, we go over it all! Once we get the open ended stair cover installed, we continue up the set, installing the 4 wall to wall stair covers. When we get to the top, I go over how to finish the job up by installing the stairnose.

I hope you get everything you are looking for from this video. If you have any questions about anything, please be sure to ask! I am here to help!

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Tools You May Need: (affiliate links below)

CA Glue

Speed Square

Tape Measure

Dewalt Table Saw

White Putty

Dark Walnut Putty

16 Color Putty Kit

Stain pens

Brad nailer

Brad nails

Miter saw

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[bback]

We're getting ready to install stair caps. This video is super helpful-thank you!

[kevinernst]

Awesome instructions with a fantastic result. Thanks

[rpatel]

Omg...yes...but I'm not there DIY but know what to ask for...now to find a guy good as you.
Stay well n blessed my friend

[ViktorKnight]

Very helpful video! I'm getting ready to install today.

[margeoux]

I was dreading doing these and now I feel a lot better! Thanks, liked and subscribed! 🎉

[thisisreallyme]

NICELY DONE. I like that your demo used stairs whose 1st step needed that corner piece. I have a small corner needed, and (exhaustedly) did not plan for that outward 45-degree cut. Fortunately I have an extra tread. But I caught my error in time (before using glue!), thanks to your video

[ariasomarc]

Hey Man... you’re awesome!! After hours and hours trying to figure out how to deal with the overhang I came across your video and finally found a way to deal with it!! Your video helped me a lot thank you so much for this!!!!

[kmgreensman]

Thank you for your video! You are why Youtube is so great! I have an open stair on the bottom and can use your instruction.

[leilanib.]

Wow that is all I need Sir. Beautiful job💪🏼🙏🎉

[trueamerican]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to help us

[DoctorRobert]

Great video and commentary! Got two stairways to do and this video helps!

[coloradowing]

Oh man, I was agonizing about having to cut off the top step bullnose because I have a different transition strip nose for the top. I never thought of simply putting a spacer, for the riser, to match the depth of the nose. Brilliant! Thanks

[leisabell]

This helped a lot! Thank you! Luckily my 1912 house stairs are wall to wall!

[Slyder]

Great video thx! I like using a pin nailer, less chance of blow out and usually nomputty required. Once that pl 3x dries... treads are going nowhere and pity next person who would have to remove

[LinzseyslilPad]

Looks great and love the shim idea to build out. How can the floor expand if the treads are glued down?

[roikhockenberger]

Good video. The finger application tool was perfect for that trim return piece. I believe Cap A Tread now makes a version of the tread product that has a bigger nose space that will wrap around the thicker treads such as your situation. They call it type 2.

[thisisreallyme]

QUESTION -- At 11:28 you cut the side return. Your side return is solid (not hollow). Are these solid-trim-returns sold separately and have a product name?? It doesn't look like scrap from another step's front edge. Since you have the thinner steps (hollow front curve loop), but a solid piece of side return, I'm guessing you purchased that separately?

[chimie]

I was interested in cap a tread because I thought it would be easier than installing new steps but it seems like this would be a lot of detailed work as well? Also can these go over hardwood steps? Looks like yours are sanded or something? My apologies in advance if my questions sound stupid.

[milanklipa]

Great video! I have the Sterling Gray stair treads but I can't find anywhere that sells the 1/2 round. I need it for one Step! Ugh!!

[Jisstifer]

Looks great but shouldn't your lvp on the top and bottom floor run horizontal with the steps?