DIY Guide or Flexible Trim for Tricky Stair Moulding
User is looking for advice on installing moulding/trim on complex, angular stairs.
Product/Service Opportunities:
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Product Suggestion (Information Resource): "The Ultimate DIY Guide to Complex Stair Trim Installation" (e-book or video series).
- Content: Detailed visual instructions, techniques for measuring and cutting compound angles for stairs like the one shown, choosing appropriate trim profiles, and finishing tips for a professional look.
- Expected Benefit: Helps homeowners take on challenging stair trim projects with confidence, saving money on professional labor and achieving a high-quality finish.
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Product Suggestion (Physical Product): "Modular Adjustable Stair Trim System."
- Description: A system of pre-formed trim pieces with flexible/adjustable connectors or corner pieces designed to fit a wide range of angles found on non-standard stairs. It could include specific pieces for inside/outside corners on rake angles and transitions to level runs. Made from paintable, durable material.
- Expected Benefit: Simplifies the installation of trim on complex stairs by reducing the need for precise, difficult miter cuts. Allows DIYers to achieve a cleaner, more professional look with less skill and specialized tools.
Origin Reddit Post
r/homeimprovement
Need advice - How would you do the moulding here?
Posted by u/Riffus_Iommicus•05/29/2025
https://imgur.com/a/kEy06BH
What kind of moulding/trim would you use and how would you do it to make it look decent on these stairs?
I’m finishing my basement and this is the last thing to