Treads, Risers and Nosing
Your tread wood can be red oak, white oak, hickory or maple. Each tread measures 1 inch by 11 1/2 inches with a bull nose and a riser.
Your tread wood can be red oak, white oak, hickory or maple. Each tread measures 1 inch by 11 1/2 inches with a bull nose and a riser.
Tread samples ride in the estimator's truck. Set a sample next to the bottom step and the right wood picks itself.
Wobbly steps are screwed tight first. Our installer then fits each tread to the wall, glues it and fastens it in place.
Every staircase is built by licensed, insured employees holding NWFA certification, with a one year labor warranty.



Each new step costs $60, which includes the tread, riser, bull nose, matching stain and labor.
Yes. We take out carpet, pad, strips and staples, pricing the removal at the visit.
Solid oak treads can be hand refinished for $50 each. Cracked or thin treads are replaced.
Yes. Oak risers stained like the treads give an all wood stairway, whereas white paint gives contrast.
For most stairs, yes. Any step that moves gets screws before the new tread is glued and fastened.
An exposed end gets a return, which carries the nose around the side so the tread looks finished.
Jobs on unfinished wood usually start tomorrow and are done within two days. Prefinished treads take weeks to arrive.
Yes. Stair labor carries a one year guarantee from employees with a license, insurance and NWFA certification.