I have a hardwood floor that had an 8″ perimeter border of tile. I am replacing the tile with 3/4″ riser material that is @ 9″ wide.
My problem is that I have a 90 degree radius wall as well as the bottom stair that is curved ( curved 180 degrees like you commonly see ) and I can’t seem to figure out an easy way to divvy it up so I can easly cut the miters. The area around the bottome stair will be in four sections of wood, and around the radius wall will be probably five or six; this is based on the area to fill being 8″ and my material being around 9″.
Does anyone know of any resources on the web that may have diagrams and equations to help me? THanks in advance!! Mike
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Lay out the curves with cardboard, draw a full scale template on plywood, lay the pieces of wood that are going to be cut to the radius over the top, move them until you achieve best usage. Mark edges of boards. Where these edges come together is mitering point. Use a protractor to note angle. Divide it in half and you are good to go. This is easier then you expect. Good luck. After mitering boards fasten them to the template and mark radius curves. This works with all curves whether they are true radius' or not.
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Mike I think Adam gave some good advice, I might be able to help you further. From what you describe you have a curved quarter turn staircase and the bottom step is bullnose on a 180-degree return on the inside of the stair.
Is this correct? I hate to proceed unless I'm sure because I might be answering a question that doesn't exist. I've done it before.
I am assuming 3/4 riser material 9'' is 1X10 roughly. What species is the existing floor and the new material?
Is the radius of the hardwood portion of the floor appear true by your eye.
There was a recent thread called ‘calculating a radius.. 3 points known’ In the thread there is a response by Mr. Jalapeno with a diagram. It might help you to determine the radius of the arc you are dealing with. If you know the radius things will be much easier. Even if you are close you can over cut the width but a trammel from the center across the inner radius of your band and the outer radius will help you mark your miter perfectly.
Check out the thread and then respond and let me know your skill level and I’ll try to help if I can.
thanks for the input adam and quicksilver!! I ended up just using cardboard as a template and that worked well. In answer to your question it is red oak flooring and we did the border in the same species and riser material was purchased I believe to save money as opposed to solied 1x10. Thanks again very much for the response, it should come in handy!