DIY Stair Tread Gauge

Rita and Cane
by Rita and Cane
Yes, you can cut your own stair treads--without having to measure! We threw together an easy stair tread gauge using scrap wood and a few small parts you might already have in your garage. Hop on over to our blog for the step-by step details.
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  • Lar7617217 Lar7617217 on Jul 07, 2016
    Sorry don't want to sound dumb but I don't understand what this is used for. Please explain. Thanks carla
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  • Z Z on Nov 26, 2012
    My hubby stained and finished ours before installing them. I have yet to fill in the holes from the nails. He used in power nail gun. I can't remember how many coats of poly he used, but I know it was quite a few.
  • Kelly S Kelly S on Nov 27, 2012
    Mine insisted on screws and glue. I put 6 coats on the treads before they were installed. I'll put as many coats as it takes for the plugs to end up good enough, probably at least 6. I'll put at least 3 coats on the plywood that we are facing the risers with.
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