manholt Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Quote Reverse order. Does not matter, a job well done...a lot of pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeloke Report post Posted February 6, 2018 Nice work! Thanks for the pics too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniee Report post Posted February 6, 2018 I like the way you trimmed out the top of the stairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 7, 2018 Forward or reverse with the pictures, you did a very nice job. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 7, 2018 Eddie, I love the finished product, especially the top of the stair trim! NICE WORK!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeloke Report post Posted February 7, 2018 Potential West Coast Outlet for Ernie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks to all, for your most kind words on results thus far on my stairwell upgrade project. Lots more detail work yet to complete [including selecting type of material of stair treads, one very small wall yet to be paneled in 1/8” thick birch, trim off poorly cut carpeting [which still kills me - ugh!], complete stairwell light wiring to wall switch]. I must admit, [with the exception of my sad attempt to properly trim my old carpeting] I am personally very pleased thus far with the overall results. I very much appreciate all who have provided suggestions, positive feedback and the encouragement to press on. More later... Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 12, 2018 Unfortunately free time was scarce this past week, so I didn’t accomplish nearly what I had planned, other than hand fabricate a thin birch trim piece [see pics]. Hopefully next week will be much more productive. More later... Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 12, 2018 As said before, Nice Job. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 12, 2018 BTW, Does anyone have any idea where I might obtain a similar double light swith plate as those I've uploaded below? I would replace the battery cutoff and red step switch with regular ON / OFF switches. I have decided to add dedicated light switches [one for my new stairwell light, and the other to turn on & off my yellow lamp which illuminates my outside retractable stairs]. Currently, my outside yellow lamp stays illuminated 24/7 when stairs are extended, and only goes out when retracted. I would install the second double switch directly above the existing. Picture with red arrow is where I would like to install the second double switch plate. [see pics]. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. I’ve uploaded pictures. More later… Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted February 12, 2018 LASER engraver and a piece of colored acrylic and you can make one in just a few minutes. I've used mine to make the control panel on a genset. You could also make two from a piece of birch and upgrade them both to match the new trim you just added to the floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 13, 2018 http://www.nwrvsupply.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=SRCH Try here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 15, 2018 jleamont, Thanks for the link... Northwest RV Supply, at one time had what would have been an acceptable flat metal double switch plate [3"x3"] if only it was in stock [image uploaded]. Darn it! The search continues... Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 15, 2018 Eddie, call them, they might have something close and can send you a photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 15, 2018 jleamont, A most excellent suggestion. I just got off the phone with Niabi of NorthWest RV Supply. Just as you suspected, NorthWest RV Supply had exactly what I needed. Although that "KITCHEN & DINETTE" double metal plate switch is out of stock, Niabi searched her inventory and found the exact same double switch metal plate [only with “VANITY & BATH”]. Which is of no consequence, as I’m going to paint this black Monaco [metal] plate double switch, Off White. I ordered [2] of these double switch metal plates as they are hard to find, along with [4] ON-OFF switches in OFF WHITE color. I truly appreciate the link and then the nudge to make an old fashioned phone call. As the Staples EASY BUTTON says: "That was easy!" More later… Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 16, 2018 Great! They have always been helpful to me for my projects and replacement parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 26, 2018 We have completion [with the exception of wiring my newly installed double ON/OFF toggle switch plate]. Oh, I decided on not painting the black MONACO metal switch plate “OFF WHITE”. I believe I can live with this switch plate remaining black, as this plate happens to be Monaco OEM part. The plate actually states; MONACO at the bottom. I will look into obtaining black label tape with gold font to properly label each switch [inside / outside]. I tested my stairwell light by means of 12 volt power supply, all is good [see pics]. Carpet was trimmed by utilizing an aluminum carpet trim, which was mitred at 45 degrees at joint. Speaking of carpet, I purchased a heavy brown entry mat which I trimmed to fit the stairwell cover, this heavy carpet mat should eliminate the sun being reflected off the highly polished aluminum diamond plate. On both of the 1” thick solid oak stair treads, I routed a 1 1/2” wide, 1/8” deep recess to receive 1 1/2” wide aluminum diamond plate. I opted to do this for the purpose of hiding mounting screws to the subsurface, thus eliminating adhesive should stair tread removal ever be required. I do not ever want to go through what I went through the first time. Thanks to all who have followed along during this stairwell upgrade process. I must say, I am very satisfied with the overall results. Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abyrd Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Nice job, looks good!!! Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeryder Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Thank you Jim for your kind words of approval. This stairwell upgrade project, was truly an enjoyable and very rewarding experience. Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhughes Report post Posted September 4, 2018 Here is another remodel using rubber stair treads and wall tile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 4, 2018 Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
