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.



For a Dover Plains home with a narrow stairwell, take a tread template and check any exposed ends before selecting replacement parts.
Check the condition of the Dover Plains stair support once the existing edge is accessible.