The best thing about this was how you handled the naysayers. And there will ALWAYS be naysayers! Especially the pro's.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that.
@sjstumbo1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! I'm doing something similar on my stairs. I appreciate the candidness on the challenges of the project. It's helpful to see the process!
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate your comment. I started this channel to be a “non-professional” voice so that other non pros can see my struggle and learn from my mistakes. I’m glad I could be of help and I wish you the best of luck on your project.
@truthlove1114
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, love that you showed all of your trials.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I started this channel to help people like me by allowing them to learn from my mistakes.
@dermotcullen5263
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video sir! Loved the camera crew and toothpaste section. Your method for bending the vinyl plank was awesome. Greetings from little old England👍
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those kind words.
@DanielaSanchezJasmin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We are about to need to redo our stairs now. Very helpful your video. Appreciate it. 🙏🏽
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could help
@elainenilsson5472
3 жыл бұрын
I feel your frustration. Your method is far better than anyone else's. I wonder though a razor and chisel would remove the padding underneath the plank?
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
It probably would, but I was taking off an 1/8 of an inch or so beyond the attached underpayment.
@mothergoose2910
2 жыл бұрын
Great problem solving, some good ideas.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mrs Goose.
@jerryhernandez5122
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes the cap a tread just makes sense. Cost you money, but time is of the essence when you run a business. For a dIY time doesn't matter
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
If that was an option I would have opted to save time over money.
@elainenilsson5472
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I as looking for. Thank you.
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could help!
@FF60MpD
3 жыл бұрын
Great work!!!!
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@goodviews3597
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great 🤗
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate hearing that!
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Well, my fans must have come through for me, because my flooring is in root! I appreciate all of your viewership.
@kennethlemke9826
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@James-bv4nu
Жыл бұрын
When you bend the vinyl, you clamp down on the LONG part, and try to bend the SHORT part. If you had done the reverse, clamp down on the short part, and try to bend the long part, you'd have much more leverage.
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Someone else said that too, and I can’t believe I didn’t think of that!🤦🏼♂️
@hopefunches2433
3 жыл бұрын
I liked that intro with the plug to home depot to get the wheels turning...hope you have been able to get what you need by now...
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, it’s been handled.
@rogermcphee9101
9 ай бұрын
Have you ever come across installing the top thread nosing to a open ledge you would have to 45 to
@WeekendWoodworker
9 ай бұрын
I have not, this was hopefully the first and last time I have to do this.
@trumpking4874
Жыл бұрын
I made my bullnose without removing any material from the back and just about 6 minutes of heat per plank. It will bend over.
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@mrroy5542
3 жыл бұрын
Score and cut v groves till almost at top layer then heat and bend
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
You could try it, I had issues with them breaking when I went to thin.
@howtodoitdude1662
2 жыл бұрын
Did you try folding the vinyl the other way around? Folding the larger size over the smaller size may gave you more leverage around the bullnose.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
That was one thing I did not try, but that may have made things a little easier. Good call!
@howtodoitdude1662
2 жыл бұрын
@@WeekendWoodworker thanks for sharing!
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to make a fool of myself for the greater good.
@mingchung168
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kristylu4921
3 жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful video! I am planning to put LVP over my hardwood staircase to match the entire house flooring. Can you tell me more details on the thinning part, like how deep and how wide ? Did you leave some un-thinned at the end after the curve part? Thanks!
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
My best advice is to take a bunch of scrap pieces and figure out what works best for the flooring you are working with. I would try to keep the planks as thick as possible because they get quite a bit of stress from being walked on. That being said, I had a couple break on me while bending because they were too thick, or maybe I didn’t heat them long enough. Also note that a little piece of scrap is a lot easier to work with than a full tread. It’s easier (faster) to thin, heat and bend, you also don’t have to cut it to the perfect length for the step. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
@jasonreed7608
Жыл бұрын
How did you hide the left side on the bottom tread?
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
Great question! I should have shown that! There was a small portion of the bottom tread that was exposed, it was 1-2” long and rounded, I cut out a small piece of scrap plank to cover that section. It didn’t look great but fortunately for me you would have to get down in your hands and knees and actually try to see it if you wanted to.
@lz_vie
3 жыл бұрын
I’m just about to add vinyl to my stairs and I have a couple questions. 1. Are you worried at all about the wear and tear on the much thinner bullnose? 2. Why did you chose this method over purchasing a matching bullnose? Thanks :)
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help. 1. Not really, the thinner sections still have solid stair underneath to support them, the only thing I am worried about is if I need to use a cart to move a heavy appliance or something like that, but that is fairly easy to avoid. 2. I would have preferred to purchase pre-made stair treads but they don’t make them for this particular flooring, stair treads also run about $50ea. vs the $10-ish dollars it cost me to make these... and the hours (many) it took to make my own.
@Cali_Girl1
2 жыл бұрын
What was the total cost and time to do this project?
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question. It can probably be done in a weekend, maybe less. Assuming you have most of the tools you are probably looking at $10-$15/step.
@danielmoore1490
3 жыл бұрын
Did you try bending them with heat without routing at the seam? Also, what riser material are those?
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
I tried different thicknesses, looking for a happy medium between pliability and strength. I found that the treads were more likely to break on the finished side while bending when they were thicker. That being said, it's probably worth trying because it would save a ton of time if you didn't have to thin them! Your flooring might be different and more pliable than mine, and its a pretty low risk thing to try. The risers I used were primed poplar from Lowe's (RetroRiser), I painted them the same color as my trim.
@llc1976
3 жыл бұрын
I like these! Nicely done! Would you share what the color and name of your luxury vinyl is?
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
It’s called maple syrup
@elainenilsson5472
3 жыл бұрын
@@WeekendWoodworker it is very pretty
@chrisdewild9627
3 жыл бұрын
I’m just curious what was the best technique to thin out the vinyl plank? Also, was the core of your plank a type of plastic substance? I’m currently doing my flooring through the house and I’ve yet to decide on the nose for the stairs. The company that produces my plank doesn’t do noses as well. Great video! You’ve given me hope.
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I thought the router worked best, but it was very time consuming. I think if you had a good dado stack that would be worth a try, it could make the process go much faster. Yes, I believe the core was some sort of plastic. It takes a bit of trial and error, but it’s definitely doable. Good luck!
@chrisdewild9627
3 жыл бұрын
@@WeekendWoodworker ty for the advice! One other thing, do you think a plainer would get the job done? Or would it be to hard to keep it level?
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a tough one. It probably wouldn’t take long to try, if you wanted to test it on a piece of scrap. I don’t have a planer, well not a good one, so I can’t say for certain. It’s not something I have tried, but it could work.
@YB-eg3rj
2 жыл бұрын
Noce job!!. I thought you need an “expansion joint” when installing planks?
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, there is a little room (very little) for expansion on all sides for the most part but to be totally honest with you, I hadn’t considered that little tidbit. I don’t live in that house anymore but in the 6 months I was there post-stairs I didn’t have any issues.
@raymondchow8722
2 жыл бұрын
I think Vinyl, Laminate, and hardwood are all dangerous on stairs. I know carpets are dirty. I think using a easily replaceable carpet runner may be the best way to go. You only have to fall down from a slippery stairs once to realize carpet is the safest option. Since permanent carpet is too hard to replace therefore I recommend a runner option.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
What an interesting take on stair safety!
@James-bv4nu
Жыл бұрын
Runner can come loose over time, and become dangerous also.
@raymondchow8722
Жыл бұрын
@@James-bv4nu If we can afford it, we would all live in a large single story house. Maintaining your stiars in a safe manner is the price we must pay.
@1995Benzo
Жыл бұрын
I've fallen down my carpeted stairs many times and am still recovering from an injury that occurred 3 years ago. Vinyl has more grip than carpet or wood. I'm definitely going with vinyl.
@offersushi
Жыл бұрын
I heard that the bullnose will crack at the part where heat was applied after some time, is that true?
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
I had a few crack because they weren’t quit on the existing step all the way so they weren’t being supported by anything. I explain it in more detail in another video but, I think as long as the tread has a solid support under it you shouldn’t have issues.
@chelsiebainter1090
2 жыл бұрын
Would this work with a wood core lvp such as Pergo Timbercraft?
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your question. My guess is that this process will not work well with a wood core flooring, however you might be able to try making kerf cuts in the flooring and bending it that way. The issue you might run into is that you won’t be able to cut deep enough into the flooring to bend it enough. That said you could always give it a try, it took multiple trials for me to figure out what worked best for my needs.
@Fajah69
2 жыл бұрын
Is this slippery? I live in Maine, if we don't have slush here we get mud.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
It probably would be if your are traipsing up and down with wet feet. We try to remove our shoes at the door, particularly when wet/muddy. But I think any other surface would not hold up well under wet conditions right?
@Fajah69
2 жыл бұрын
@@WeekendWoodworker yeah i am just trying to find a replacement to our once white carpeted stairs that is now brown. I need something more dirt and stain resistant
@willie9397
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice well done
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@janisliepins749
2 жыл бұрын
Again three shoulders and one arm in measurement
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not really sure what that means, but thanks for saying it.
@mre1335
5 ай бұрын
The only critique I have is please never wear work gloves when using a table saw. If it gets caught on the blade you can go from a mangled finger to a mangled hand. 😬
@WeekendWoodworker
5 ай бұрын
I can control how close my hand gets to the blade, I cannot control the temperature in my garage.
@mre1335
4 ай бұрын
@@WeekendWoodworker Fair enough
@coloyikes
Жыл бұрын
2 minutes and 30 seconds into the video and no instructions yet BYEEEEEEEEEE
@WeekendWoodworker
Жыл бұрын
So the explanation that occurred during that time about what I did behind the scenes to avoid wasting material, time, and money wasn’t relevant?
@DiffEQ
2 жыл бұрын
2-1/2 minutes in and you're still just talking. GET TO THE POINT.
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
What point did you want me to get to? I spent most of that time explaining the project, and giving pointers to people who are trying to do this themselves, which is the point of the video.
@fivestartka1
3 жыл бұрын
Do not ever do this to vinyl planks on stairs just get the stair noes this is a waste of time I install these kind of step's all the time and this is not the right way to do vinyl steps.
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
I had some stair nose but I didn’t like how it looked so I decided to make my own treads since the manufacturer doesn’t make them. They turned out great and I saved a ton of money.
@corythompson5925
3 жыл бұрын
^^The company that we bought our LVP from doesn't make a bullnose, so we have to do this if we want our stairs to match our flooring. Thanks for the video!
@fivestartka1
3 жыл бұрын
You can always find a stair nose for any wpc vinyl floor try Versa trim still not the right way to do a set of steps.
@WeekendWoodworker
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome to disagree with my technique, but I’m curious to know what specifically is “wrong” with it when considering the factors mentioned in my previous comment and the reasons I gave in the video?
@elainenilsson5472
3 жыл бұрын
@@WeekendWoodworker If it's not the right way to do it then why don't the vinyl plank people step up to the plate and make a nosed tread? Obviously, there is a demand for it.
@sobermen7246
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much thoroughly 100% done wrong in every aspect and in every way no professional would approach the flight of stairs in this fashion. Completely ridiculous
@WeekendWoodworker
2 жыл бұрын
How do professionals make stair treads when the flooring manufacturer doesn’t make them to match a particular type of flooring?
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