Finsihing after the finisher

what about base molding on the steps? I think my house has that.

I think some 1/4 round will clean up a large majority of the eye-sores and will not interfere nor casuse stumbles or trips. The stringer is probably dado/routed out & provides structual support along the wall, removal prior to the new floor was impossible, but still is no excuse for what appears to be a job done while nursing a major hangover. Then again, maybe, he just sucks; the caulk proves it.

After years of practice and when I stated to become a competent and proficient framer, an old-timer gave me all his secrets, letting me know a solid, even and quiet staircase is a testament to a carpenters ability. I knew that advice was to be taken very seriously with no BS.

Sorry this hack did such a crummy job, I’ll post more fix-it hints as I remember them. We’ll clean up all those nosing and top nailed issues. It’s really not all that bad, you’ll see.

-- Ciao, gth.

In spanish, molding is called “cubrefaltas”, which literally means coverings of mistakes.

-- There are three kinds of people... those who can count, and those who can't

Following the depression carpet was a status symbol, while exposed hardwood was not. Cuberfaltas on the nosing would be very dangerous.

-- Ciao, gth.

Up here in Canada we have a name for that kind of job… ”Boy! you got screwed”
Happiness will be expensive but go get it , we are here to help you.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Basically the guy pieced together your stair treads but did not do a good job of fitting the steps to the stair treads. One thing you could do is simply replace the treads. Bamboo treads, which would look more presentable, are available. Here is one source.

Installing quarter round is an option but this will look like a “cover-up”. With care stair treads and risers can be cut to match the profile of the steps. One method of doing this is to make a cardboard template of the tread/riser and use this as a pattern to cut the stair tread.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.