How To Install Stair Nose Floating Floor: Best Way To Fix Nose Molding On Laminate Flooring

The Stair Nose is actually a transition molding which combines style and function to create the attractive threshold to catch the brunt of floor traffic, besides that it also enhances the beauty of a staircase. It also provides the proper overhang for climbing from one-floor level to the next.

Best Way To Install Stair Nose Floating Floor

The best way to Install Stair Nose Floating Floor is as follows:

1. Installation: There are usually two types of the stairs nose like Overlap Stair Nose that is known for the quick, easy floating floor installations. The other one is Standard Stair Nose that is suitable for the flush mount applications such as where an overlap is considered undesirable.
2. Standard Flush Mount Stair Nose: Many people prefer the look of the Flush Mount Stair Nose, in case of the flush mount stair nose start the process by installing the shims, and secure the shims by nailing or gluing it down.
3. Overlap Stair Nose: In case of installing the Overlap Stair Nose moldings on a floating floor, it is very important not to attach the molding to the hardwood floor directly because the hardwood floor must be able to contract or expand under the lip of molding as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

How To Install Stair Nose Molding Laminate Flooring?

1. Step 1: First of all measure the front side of the step and cut the molding to the measurement.
2. Step 2: Across the top of the front step use the construction adhesive, now two inches from the edges drill a hole from the top of the stair nose.
3. Step 3: Now carefully hammer the 2 inches screw in the hole.
4. Step 4: On either side of the molding cut the miters with the help of the meter saw. In order to fill the holes use the matching color crayon.