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.



If a Denning cottage has one interior stair, plan how residents can reach both floors during tread fitting.
Coordinate access between the Denning floors before any original treads are removed.