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Would you use Coretec on basement stairs?

3 years ago

We are considering using Coretec in our basement and also need to do something with our basement stairs. The flooring rep we are working with recommended we not use the Coretec on the stairs because it's too slick. I'm looking for other opinions on this. Thanks.

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Sav-on Flooring

3 years ago

this is a cheap $900 apartment with metal stair noses

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
IMO all stairs can be slick wood for sure so I am thinking the company you are dealing with does not have the stair nosing you would need , so ask about that.
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acm
3 years ago
What material are the stairs now?
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Sav-on Flooring
3 years ago
we scrape the pad off the back and glue the plank to the step. cortech is a great product but it can still scratch. try to get a color that will hide scratches.
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Original Author
3 years ago
The stairs are carpeted now, but stained wood underneath. We plan to remove the carpeting and have considered painting the stairs and the trim (to be consistent with the basement room we are installing Coretec in) and using a carpet runner on them.
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