ᐅ Replacing Stair Treads

Hello everyone,

As part of the renovation, we would like to replace the stair treads with new wooden ones.
I’m wondering if it’s possible to do this step by step from top to bottom by myself.

The carpenter would create templates and deliver the treads pre-cut to fit.

I would start at the top and support each tread underneath as I go down.
Has anyone done this before? Does it work the way I’m thinking?

Also, I’m wondering where I can get new spacers for between the treads.

roadrun87 schrieb:

And then I wonder where I can get new spacers for between the steps.

What you casually call "spacers" are actually structural components despite their delicate appearance. I have my doubts whether this design can be directly translated to wood in the same way. For wooden steps, I only know of installation methods where they either rest on a steel frame on both sides (for rectangular stair openings like this one) or are attached around a central spindle (for circular stair openings).

While I appreciate the enthusiasm for a DIY approach, I do not think this is a suitable project for that. To put it bluntly: "I don’t buy it, Tim."

What else is planned for renovation? I would only consider working on the staircase once any changes to the floor structures are clarified—so that these can be factored in when fitting the staircase. Few things would annoy me more than having a renovated staircase where the top step ends up effectively higher and the bottom step effectively lower than all the ones in between.

By the way: moving a heavy stone step usually involves three people or more and professional lifting equipment. This is not something you can just hold briefly with one hand.

---

https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/

The house will be completely renovated. Walls, doors, floors, screed, etc.

You have a bolt-attached staircase, which means the staircase is self-supporting.
I would consider completely replacing it. Requesting a quote won’t hurt, and you can keep the old staircase as a temporary construction stair.
I suspect there won’t be a big difference in cost.
Because as soon as you replace the steps, you’ll probably start thinking about the railing as well.
And I wouldn’t necessarily recommend DIY for something like this.

Koempy schrieb:
You have a bolt-on staircase. This type of staircase is self-supporting.
I would consider replacing it completely.

I would consider keeping it. It’s less than ten years until this style comes back into fashion. You won’t find avant-garde this cheap again.

---

https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/

Apart from that, many pay a significant premium for a granite staircase! But tastes simply vary...