Treads, Risers and Nosing
Identify the treads, risers and nosing during the initial walk-through and mark the edges you want to retain.
Identify the treads, risers and nosing during the initial walk-through and mark the edges you want to retain.
View tread samples next to the landing material, handrail and riser before choosing wood and finish.
Find loose connections or movement before covering a noisy tread with a new surface.
Ask for the stair workmanship terms and instructions for keeping the newly finished steps in good condition.



In a Hortonville house with an altered stair landing, survey the complete flight so new oak does not shift one step out of proportion.
Check whether a thicker Hortonville landing finish changes the final step height.