Stairnose moldings are very expensive and hardwood is typically expensive as well.
Installing engineered hardwood on steps.
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.
Nail the boards into place with finishing nails.
Cut the flooring boards to size using a circular saw.
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.
Installing a nail down engineered hardwood floor step 1.
Typically installing engineered wood on a staircase is one of the most expensive types of installations that you can do.
Make sure the pieces are flat not leaning against something which could warm them.
Apply flooring glue of the back of the boards and place them on the steps.
You will have to purchase the engineered wood and a stairnose molding for each stair.
Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.