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 house near Richmond Road with a split landing, measure each stair run and its connection to the existing wood.
Record which Richmond Road stair edges are exposed and which are enclosed by a wall.