Alloc Domestic Laminate on Stairs

Q: I am planning on using some of the alloc domestic laminate I recently bought from ifloor on the staircase in my house. The sides of my staircase are drywall. I intend to do the treads with the laminate and the risers with MDF or your suggested material. If I use MDF should I use 3/4″? How should I trim the riser and the tread along the drywall sides? Is Liquid Nails Projects a recommended glue?
Robert B.

A: For your stairs, MDF should work fine as a riser. You could also use plywood, which may actually be a safer bet. My guess is you intend to paint your risers since they will not match the Alloc you intend on using. Using a 3/4” thick riser will give you a bit more room to cover up on the tread for your cuts and should give you a bit more area behind the scribe line, so I would use a 3/4” riser if you have the room to allow for it.
In regards to trimming the treads and risers, just ensure you make careful and accurate cuts and install a stringer to cover up the cut edges and you should have no worries. I would suggest painting the stringer to match the risers, this will make the treads really stand out (especially if you are using white paint with a darker toned floor).
Liquid Nails Wood Projects Adhesive should do the trick for this project, although it is always suggested to use a troweled on adhesive when possible as this will give more even coverage and a firm adhesion. With the Liquid Nail, make sure to use a curving or “S” shaped pattern to get the best coverage on your stairs and allow plenty of time to cure.
A few tips with stairs:
Ensure the stairs are clean before installing. This means removing any old paint or drywall mud with a scraper or removing any remnants of carpet or pre-existing floor. Always ensure you rack out each tread before installing to make sure your cuts are accurate. Install the tread first, then the riser for each stair. Once the stairs are complete then install your stringer(s).