I am getting ready to put some stair treads down that will go up the steps to a gameroom over the garage. I will be painting them and then putting a carpet runner down the middle of them. I am wondering if anybody has any experience with the MDF treads. They are a lot less expensive then the pine or oak and since I am going to paint them and carpet runner is going over the middle I thought they might be fine to use. My concern I think is the nails holding them down properly. Any input or installation info is greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time.

I have just finished building new base cabinets for my wife's new kitchen. I have installed all of the units that I have built. I have used 3/4" birch plywood for the sides, 1/2" for the back, and 3/4" 1x2 poplar for the face frames. The last thing I have to build is the enclosure for her new dishwasher. I am having trouble finding information on the best way to do this -- the dishwasher sits at the end of a row of cabinets adjacent to a door. Does anyone have any idea where I can look for some sample designs so that I don't have to undo anything when the new dishwasher arrives? Thank you.