On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:43:32 -0700, "Montyhp"
wrote:

Just moved into a new (well, new to me, house). First floor is all tile and
hardwood (oak). Second floor is all hideous teal carpet (all the rage 10
years ago, I guess). We have ordered all new carpets, but SWMBO wants me to
change the stairs to oak treads and white painted risers. The stairs are
still carpeted, so I am not positive, but I think they are make out of OSB.

My idea is to make a cap for each stair out of 1/4" plywood with a solid
edge. I have a few questions:

-What type of plywood should I use? Just BORG oak face or is there a better
grade out there that I should find?

-How should I adhere the tread to the stairs so it remains adhered when I
want it to, but I can remove and replace if it is damaged? Titebond II?
Hide Glue? Nails? or some type of Mastic?

I know I could replace the entire tread, but I am hoping to do this job with
minimal effort.

Thanks in advance

Montyhp




it's more of a can of worms than you might realize.

first, the veneer on plywood is very thin. it'll get torn up right
away if you walk on it.

second, the regs on stairs are pretty tight. you are *not* allowed to
just go randomly changing the rise...