How Do I "Tighten" the rungs on my attic stairs?

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  1. Tosseef Hussain

    Tosseef Hussain Active Member

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    ^^ Where do you keep getting these from?! :D

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    As I've said before I'm not a professional, but even pro's learned at some point. :)
     
  2. Tosseef Hussain

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    just to add the rough bits on the risers are just carpet fluff. I swear!
     
  3. hobbit

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    As a first time DIYer if your happy GREAT :p give yourself a pat on the back
     
  4. bladerunner

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  5. Matt

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    my bum fluff looks better than that!

    Only joking, fair play for having a go mate. Are you happy with it mate? Thats all that matters.
     
  6. tedmaced

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    is that runway lights i see.... you could have a jumbo jet in one of your bedrooms if you are not careful, don't leave the landing light on! Nice job of the carpet though, well done.
     
  7. Tosseef Hussain

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    Thank you lads. Gonna do the main stairs too now since they are old and rickety. Won't do runways though. :lol:
     
  8. Leedsfloorfitter

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    Yeah nice job Tosseef, like Matt said post some questions before doing your main staircase you'll find it's a lot easier than those winders. Well done, how long did it take? I reckon a team of say 4 of us from here could have done it in a couple of days maybe.
     
  9. Tosseef Hussain

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    Originally I wanted to repair the stairs themselves, that took me 1 whole day ripping off the plaster board and letting the dust settle, then cleaning out under the staircase, and finally drilling and screwing fresh screws into the loose rungs/risers. After all that It took me 2 days to measure out, cut and score both underlay and carpet to push the wires through. After that it was plain sailing.

    When I do the main stairs I will ask more questions. :)
     
  10. tedmaced

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    just one thing, why didn't you paint the stringers first!
     
  11. Tosseef Hussain

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    Paint......? Ah frig I knew I forgot something! :oops:
     
  12. Lambchop

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    Re: How Do I "Tighten" the rungs on my attic stair

    I think you are a legend Tosseef Hussain.

    I also wear sandles!
     
  13. Tosseef Hussain

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    :lol: Ya can't beat them for comfort around the house.

    But the question is do you wear socks with yours?
     
  14. hobbit

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    i heard lambchop alway's go's commando
     
  15. Tosseef Hussain

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    We'll need to confirm that by checking his hands and knees for 3rd degree carpet burns.
     
  16. Lambchop

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    No socks for me, I'm a modern man!
     
  17. Tosseef Hussain

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  18. tedmaced

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    especially when Queenies around!
     
  19. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Im only 2 miles away from you as you know. How about when you get around to fitting the next flight of stairs i pop around and prep and fit 1 step for you? You can watch and then repeat and maybe end up showing the lads on here a trick or two!

    You will find it alot easier and quicker with what i show you :thumbs
     
  20. Tosseef Hussain

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    Yeah, won't be unless I'm given the order by by my higher ups but I have your mobile number if I do get around to it. I'm sure a few of the boys here know a thing or two about WOOD?

    :lol:
     

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