Installation Guide

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a return for my stair tread
with an open side?
• When faced with an open sided step
the return can be fabricated out of the
rounded nosing of an additional tread.
Trim the rounded portion of the tread
with a table saw to form a half round
for application on the side of the step.
The tread and half round can be mitered to join together for a
finished front corner. Using the instructions for installing a return
can then be followed to complete the finished return.
How do I install the return?
• As in step #6. Use glue to adhere the return to the side of the step
and secure with 3-4 brand/stay nails to prevent slippage while the
glue dries.
How do I finish off the return on the side, or side of a riser?
• Miter a cut off piece of return to fit into place and secure with
brad nails/glue.
• Keep any remaining overhang and re-install it with brad nails/
glue. Caulk the seams as best as possible. Re-painting may be
required.
If no existing nosing exists, can I still install Cap A Tread?
• Yes, a space can exist with waterfall stairs as when you walk up a
staircase, your feet do not apply diagonal pressure.
What if risers are over 8-1/4” tall?
• If your riser is over 8-1/4” tall, the standard Cap A Tread coordinat-
ing riser is probably not tall enough to cover up the existing riser
once the Cap A Tread is installed on top.
• Coordinating risers: An extra Cap A Tread should be ordered.
Once received, rip off the nosing, cut down to size and use as a
riser.
• White risers: Purchase a piece of 12” x 48” white melamine to cut
down and use as a riser.
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warranty. Refer to
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Pro Tips for Cutting a Return
Measure & mark
Tri-square can be used to gauge
dimension of return piece.
Type 1 after cutting Type 2 after cutting
To maintain consistency, you can use a tri-
square or template to secure the marks.
Cut the tread depth to fit
the step.
Note the offset of the blade from top to bottom.
Insert spacer to move the plunge point on the miter
saw.
You are now ready to finish
the miter.
Use a fine-tooth blade on a
Sabre saw to finish.
You may also use a fine-
tooth hand saw to complete
the cuts.
Checking equipment & measurements
Make sure equipment is accurate.
Safety
markings to
avoid cutting
into field.
Double check
measurement
with actual
return.
To maintain consistency, you can use a tri-square or template to
secure the marks.
Cutting the tread
Finished corner
Finishing cuts
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