Laminate flooring on stairs?




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Shari on Mar 15, 2015
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BBB on Mar 16, 2015
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Debbie Gartner on Jan 18, 2017
First, Coretec Plus is a luxury vinyl, not a laminate.I suppose you COULD install Coretec on some steps, but I certainly would NOT recommend it. Coretec, like laminate, is a floating floor, so it's generally not the safest on steps. Wood is clearly a much better option - nicer, safer, lasts longer and gives you more flexibility in the future if you want to add a runner and/or need to replace the floor/want to change the color, etc.Generally if you used a floating floor on steps, you would glue it. It's still not completely safe and would NOT work if your steps are uneven/unlevel. On top of that coretec plus has a cork backing, so it will not adhere very well to the treads and certainly not on the risers. And, if your steps have any curves (e.g. on the bottom step), it won't work.All that aside, I love the Coretec Product, and I wrote a product review here: http://theflooringgirl.com/blog/review-coretec-plus-luxury-vinyl-waterproof-hardwood-planks.htmlIt has info on what the product is, advantages, disadvantages and color lines. I hope it's helpful.Helpful Reply -
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Patti on Jan 24, 2017
I just redid my basement and stairs with vinyl plank flooring and it looks great and wears well. I bought it a Home Depot - Allure brand in Country Pine. The stairs butt up to red oak wood floors and it is a great match - not perfect but they flow together very well. I special ordered the stair nosing that matches the flooring and it looks great and stops any slipping problems. It really looks like wood flooring until you touch it. I'm very pleased with the results as well.Helpful Reply -
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Patti on Jan 24, 2017
Great minds think alike Barb. Even the installers were hesitant about the stair installation but I did it anyway ! They learned something new!PattiHelpful Reply -
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