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Fitting a staircase

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Good evening all

Today my staircase was delivered. One of the online suppliers, pretty much what i expected for the money.

2 treads to a small landing
3 Kite winder
straight flight to landing

I’ve only ever fitted a couple of straight flights ( and that was 20 years ago), arrived as a seven tread flight and rest is flat packed but easily identifiable as to what goes where, box of wedges and dowels.

Fitting guide provide says start at top and work down, i’ll dry fit and support it all first , then strip and do it for real.

Any tips or hints.

I’m confident that i’ve measured correctly .

Many thanks
 
Dry fitting a good idea its heavy so you can get props ready, make sure you don't forget to fit the handrail as you go as its easy to forget!

Try the draw bores dry as the last few stairs I have fitted actually pull apart when the dowels are fitted, this is a right pain when its all glued up.

Defiantly start from the top making sure you are happy with your joist cut in the newel and string, allow for what ever flooring you are going to finish with and fit the top riser.

Fit your kites as you go as they can be a problem if left out as they wont fit if you leave it till last, if you do its not the end of the world but the treads, strings and risers have to be adjusted to fit.

Have some ratchet straps handy just in case something wont pull up.

Have some water and clean cloths ready to wipe the glue and dry them off.

Don't forget the hand rail.

Have fun, Merlin
 
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