Laminate flooring can be cut to install around stair rail spindles.
Installing laminate on stairs with spindles.
Fit the groove over the tongue of the first piece and press firmly locking it in place around the spindle.
The banister has spindles that go through the carpet into the ground.
To install laminate flooring on stairs start by removing the overhang or the underside of the stairs with a jigsaw.
I didn t understand how to install handrails and stair spindles so i hired a professional to coach me through it.
I wouldn t be installing laminate on stairs if i was you.
A flooring company quoted an extra 700 to have the stair railing removed and re installed after the flooring installation was complete and over a hundred dollars for bull nose trim material.
Because of the widths i am guessing the spindles will fall in the middle of the laminate plank that will position underneath.
The installation of laminated treads and risers is.
Then all the spindles have to be cut to fit new dowels drilled holes bored in the new treads etc.
Doug watson from country lane woodshop ht.
Fitting flooring around stair rail spindles we are getting some hardwood flooring installed in parts of the house we are moving to.
Once this is done measure and cut out your pieces of laminate to make tread pieces riser pieces and stair nosing.
Cut a laminate piece to fit against the face of the riser to complete the effect.
Solid slab is the way to go.
Alternatively you could cover the overhang with plywood to make it level.
How to cut laminate flooring around stair spindles.
Cut and install the 90 degree corner trim on the edge.
Repeat this with each step.