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Old 05-16-2014, 05:33 AM   #3
Rmarsh
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Originally Posted by Hookedagain View Post
A lot of the time when the cove molding is applied under the tread, it is nailed ti the under side of the tread and it rubs against the riser. As the stair case is walked on it has some deflection and the cove moves with the tread not the riser....Squeek, squeek!!
When applying the cove moulding, I glue the entire length of it on the surfaces that contact the riser and tread. I use 1 1/4" brads at an angle that penetrates the riser and extends into the tread. If no excess glue squeezes out then I haven't used enough.
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