Building Homes or Extensions/stairway stringers

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Expert: - 7/22/2009


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My stairway stringers are stained a dark oak. My stairs are carpet. I want to veneer a clear oak on them. Is this possible, I want to change the color on them with out painting.

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Hi Bob, Without seeing your exact stair construction, I would have to say yes you can veneer your stairs.  You have to be careful with stair treads because by adding a board to the tread you are increasing the height of your bottom step. Other than that I can't think of any reason you can't do what you want to do. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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