Is the bull nose not fitting perfectly and the exposed sides causing concern for the 45 degree angle cut on your stair case renovation?
Asked by Arnaud Macdonald 
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
My husband is getting ready to renovate our staircase. We got the bull nose that our LVP fits into, but he’s a bit stuck on a few things.
First, the bull nose doesn’t fit perfectly even though it’s supposed to be the same size.
Second, he’s not sure what to do with the exposed sides.
And finally, he’s worried that the 45-degree angle cut won’t look quite right.
1. Sorry, I’m a bit confused. What exactly doesn’t seem to fit here? Is it the height?
The LVP I bought had a combined bullnose and tread, which made the installation process much smoother.
Can you clarify where exactly the 45° cut needs to be made?
🤔 Try taking out the old carpet to reveal what’s underneath, then you can figure out your next steps
You can trim the excess or opt for solid wooden steps instead… it’ll give you a clearer picture once the carpet’s removed 🤔 ‘t forget to share pictures of the updates!
Handles the returns.
Undertaking this task can be quite complicated. If not done correctly, it could potentially decrease the value of your home significantly.
Stringer trim is what you’re looking for.
That’s why I’ve decided to strip and re-stain our treads to match the color of our LVP, instead of dealing with the bullnose.
My husband works as a flooring contractor. This isn’t a project for amateurs. Even experienced installers may find this challenging. It’s better to remove the carpet and paint/stain the steps.
I could ask my husband to take more pictures, but this is what lies beneath.
What material are the steps made of? They look good from the side, but can the steps be finished? If caps are being used, you’ll need to add a side panel over the current wood on both sides of the staircase.