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Our Business - Stairway - Stair Coverings
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"Stairs take a lot of abuse, while serving as decorative
focal points.
Let K&K Floors Wholesale, Inc. cover your stairs with
hardwood, laminate, or carpet. No matter what kind of stairs you may have, we know
how to cover them professionally."
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Code Requirements:
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Codes specify stair dimensions, such as minimum width, and allowable angle.
The requirements differ for main stairs, and service stairs.
A stairway usually requires about 3 feet wide and 10 to 12 feet long.
Local codes specify the acceptable height, and depth of each step.
To a significant degree, the rise, and the run determine the safety of a stairway.
Most codes specify the maximum rise as 7 ½ inches, and the minimum tread width
as between 10 and 11 inches.
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Types of Stairs:
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- Boxed (both sides are blocked by wall).
- One side open ( either left or right side is opened).
- Both sides open.
- Both sides open with spiral.
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Types of Installation on stair coverings:
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Hardwood
- strips (inexpensive).
- 1 piece tread, and riser (expensive but most durable).
- 1 piece tread, and luwon (paint the luwon).
Carpet:
- Berber(tight loop).
- Plush(regular).
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Repairing the squeaky, or loose stairs:
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From the top
- With nails: Angle the nails in opposite directions. Set heads, and fill the holes with putty.
- With screws: Drill pilot, and countersink holes. Tighten screws, and fill the holes.
- With wedges: Remove any trim molding, and drive small, glue-coated wedges between the tread and the risers.
After the glue dries, cut off the wedges that flush with the surface.
Cover the gaps with decorative molding.
From the bottom
- With cleats: Position a glue-coated cleat against the tread, and screw it into the riser.
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* For professional installation and price, please call us at (703)449 - 7900
or email us.
* We will answer any questions that you may have.
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