Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.
Installing engineered hardwood on steps.
Make sure the pieces are flat not leaning against something which could warm them.
Allow the flooring to sit for 3 to 4 days in that room so it can acclimate to the temperature and moisture and expand or contract as necessary.
Nail down the first row for your first row face the tongue toward the center of the room pre drilling and nailing with finishing nails about 1 inch in from the wall.
If you are installing engineered hardwood on your existing stairs you are already eliminating a significant portion of the cost of the project.
Apply flooring glue of the back of the boards and place them on the steps.
Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.
Nail the boards into place with finishing nails.
Stairnose moldings are very expensive and hardwood is typically expensive as well.
Engineered hardwood is often sold prefabricated into risers and stairs so you need only to purchase the premade pieces in the color and dimensions you want.
Installing a nail down engineered hardwood floor step 1.