We wanted something unique and classy for the entrance of our bus. Matt had recently converted a historic hotel into six luxury apartments in our downtown and salvaged a stack of beams and floor joists. The joists were perfect for this job. To get the treads fitted to the curve of the bus step a template was made for each tread with a piece of cardboard. Once the template was trimmed and fitted just right, the template was transferred to the lumber. A few miner adjustments were made to get a snug fit, then it was time for epoxy. We used a product called Marine Pro Epoxy, which is a two part mix. If you decide to use this product be sure to follow all the directions and tips to ensure a great finish. Before permanently attaching the stairs, we used a Rustoleum spray paint to finish the stair well. To attach the treads we used a generous amount of PL Premium Adhesive on the under side of each tread and drove a couple screws from the under side to pull them tight while the adhesive cured. Some people have been concerned with the traction of the steps with the glass like finish, but even with wet shoes we have never had any issues.
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