Skirtboards

A Step-by-Step for Trimming Stairs
Utility stairs are transformed into a squeak-free finished staircase with straightforward carpentry and easy-to-source parts.
Scribing a Skirtboard to an Existing Stair
A how-to for when you have to put in a skirtboard the hard way.
Streamlined Skirtboard
Boral TruExterior composite skirtboards blend right into the clapboards above and are impervious to water damage.
Skirtboard Template
Accurately reproduce skirtboards for an existing staircase using a technique borrowed from countertop installers.
Podcast Episode 62 — Who Really Lives in Tiny Homes?
The need for skirting, plus Rob's roof, Brian's cabinets, and Patrick's fire pit.
Finish Stairs With Finesse
Carefully planned skirts and a couple of tricks make trimming stairs an easier job, no matter how bad the framing.
Scribing a Skirtboard to an Existing Stair
A how-to for when you have to put in a skirtboard the hard way.
Build Like a Pro: Better Staircase Framing
A pro shares a framing method for high-performance stairs that resist cracking, shrinking, and warping.
Solving Tough Miter Angles for Staircase Baseboards
Use a sliding T-bevel and simple angles to simplify skirtboard and landing transitions.
From Rough Frame to Finished Stairs
A foolproof method for installing skirtboards, treads, and risers.

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