How to cover stairs with laminate flooring
To cover stairs with Quick-Step laminate flooring, choose braces or panels that match the collection and step type.
Choose the appropriate cladding method
There are two groups of solutions for covering stairs with laminate flooring.
- Premium Speed incl Classic and Eligna
Stair covers are designed for closed staircases with treads, with a maximum width of 1150 mm (Classic) or 1330 mm. - Quick-Step Incizo profile and Incizo aluminum base profile
The only condition is that the steps must be straight and not round.
Install laminate wooden stair guards for stairs
Follow these steps to install a stair cover to give your staircase the elegance of a beautiful Eligna or Classic floor.
- Start by repairing damage and making sure the stair surface is clean and level.
- Measure the distance from the front edge of the step panel to the vertical face of the step below. If less than 46 mm, the vertical panel will not fit behind the panel. Loosen the step or adjust the panel to fit the vertical panel and firmly support the entire panel. From 46 mm or more, check to see if an additional board needs to be added to the bottom edge of the panel to complete. Tape the back, use wood glue at the seam, or a combination of both.
- Pedometer. Click on the stair support and fold them together then cut to size.
- Lift measurement. You can leave the groove as is and saw at the height of the lift minus a minimum of 2mm. The lower step can be pushed below the lift by sliding it slightly upward.
- Paste: always dry before pasting the stairs. Starting at the top of the stairs, apply glue in a wavy motion and make sure to apply enough glue. Attach each floor board to the corresponding vertical side of each step, with the groove facing down.
- Glue down the stair riser, then glue down the stair cover and repeat. Adjust the position of the lifting board. If the upstairs floor is surface mounted, make sure you use an Incizo bar between the glued down upper ladder cover and the floating floor.
Try to avoid walking on it for 24 hours to ensure our drying time One4All Glue Review.
Note: here is a step-by-step for a color-matched staircase. If you want to lift pain you just need to follow the steps related to the stair cover.
Installing thin sheet profiles on stairs
Another way to cover your stairs with Quick-Steploor is by using Incizo Quick-Step Information and aluminum base bar. This method applies to steps with straight edges. Rounded steps need another solution.
Stair steps
- Glue and screw the aluminum base bar to the step nose.
- Glue the laminate to size with Quick-Step One4Allglue to the support. Use spacers to ensure there is enough room to fit the wood panel.
- Apply glue to the step surface and spread evenly on the base bar.
- Place a thin board on the step, with the underside of the blade rubbing against the front edge of the base.
- If available, press the plastic strip (white, blue or black) onto the tongue of the board.
- Apply glue to both sides of the curved surface.
- Press the Incizo brace onto the base bar.
After 24 hours, you can use the stairs.
