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Treads, Risers and Nosing
Carpet on old Northampton stairs often covers decent oak, or sometimes soft pine that really needs new treads. At the free visit we peel back a corner and tell you which it is.
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Stair Installation in Northampton, MA
New Stair Treads, Risers and Nosing
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Stair Installation Cost
On Northampton staircases, new oak goes in at $60 per step, set in place and stained to your pick. If the old treads are still solid, a fresh sanding and finish runs $50 a step instead, in a Florence cape or a farmhouse out in Leeds.
New Hardwood Stairs
A new oak tread runs $60 per step on Northampton stairs, and that covers fitting it in place and staining it to blend with the hallway floor.
$60
/Step
What’s Included:
Tread, Riser and Nosing
Stained to Match on Site
Glued and Fastened Down
Laminate Stairs
Treads still in good shape? For $50 a step we sand, stain and refinish them, bringing back the color without tearing anything out.
$50
/Step
What’s Included:
Labor on Each Step
Matching Stair Nose
Flows Into Your Floor
Carpet to Hardwood Stairs
Painting the risers bright white makes stained treads stand out, a crisp look in many Florence capes and older Main Street homes.
$60
/Step
What’s Included:
Carpet and Tack Strips Out
Removal Priced at Estimate
New Oak Treads and Risers
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Tread Samples at Home
Dark treads with white risers, natural oak all the way up, or pale treads rising from a marble entry: we test the stain on a spare piece first so you can see it.
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Quiet, Solid Steps
Every step gets its own measurements, since staircases in older houses along Elm Street are seldom square. Each nosing and return is trimmed to sit snug.
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One Year Stair Warranty
Every staircase we finish in Northampton is backed for a year on labor, along with the tread maker's coverage. Brazil Floors employees, NWFA certified, do it all.
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Northampton Staircase Crew
Stairs in Northampton get plenty of use: backpacks dropped at the bottom, dogs charging up, Smith College move-in boxes hauled to the third floor. Our crew has rebuilt staircases in Bay State Village and old houses near Forbes Library, fitting each tread carefully and sanding every nosing by hand.
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Wood Stair Treads and Risers
From the front door, the stairs are usually what visitors notice first. Pick a look that works with the floors on both levels.
Red Oak Treads
Deep brown treads over bright white risers give a Northampton front hall a crisp, classic look.
White Oak Treads
Unstained oak on treads and risers shows off bold, dark grain in a welcoming entry.
Hickory and Maple Treads
Pale oak steps going up from a marble entry floor keep a Northampton foyer bright and modern.
Painted or Wood Risers
A rounded bullnose edge on each tread softens the look and feels better under bare feet.
Open Stairs and Return Ends
Stain matched to the second floor hallway makes the floor and the steps look like one surface.
Landing Treads
A low sheen finish on busy stairs hides scuffs from sneakers and dog claws far better than a glossy one.
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Floors, Refinishing and Repairs in Northampton
Once the stairs look great, the upstairs hall might be next. We also install oak, vinyl plank and laminate, refinish tired hardwood and repair damaged spots in homes near Childs Park.
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Stairs Done in Days
Done with the carpet runner on your stairs near Look Park or Paradise Pond? Text a photo to 508-306-4190, or just phone, and we'll count the steps at a free visit.
Get your Free In-Home EstimateNorthampton stair treads: what's the cost per step?
New oak treads are $60 apiece, fitted and stained in your color. If you'd rather keep the treads you have, we refinish them at $50 per step, with sanding and finish part of that price.
Can you take up the carpet runner on our stairs?
Yes. We strip off the carpet, the padding and every tack strip, then take a close look at the wood. Sometimes the oak just needs refinishing, and sometimes new treads are the better answer.
What happens with the risers?
A lot of Northampton homeowners paint the risers white for contrast, while others have them stained to blend with the steps. We'll show you both options at the free estimate.
How many days will our staircase be out of commission?
Typically a day or two, based on the stain and finish. We can also work on alternate steps, so everyone can still get upstairs to bed at night.
Will the steps match the floors upstairs and down?
Yes. We try stain colors on leftover oak until one matches the hallway upstairs and the entry floor below, and nothing goes on until you approve it.
Who actually does the stair work?
Brazil Floors staff do it, and each of them holds NWFA certification and is covered by our license and insurance. We never send subcontractors to a Northampton staircase.
Do stairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Our labor on stairs is guaranteed for twelve months, with the tread maker's warranty covering the material. Should a tread come loose in that first year, we'll return to fix it.
When is the staircase work paid for?
The treads are paid for when they're delivered, and labor on the day installation starts. We don't ask for a large deposit weeks ahead, and the per-step price stays as quoted.
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Stair Contractors Nearby
Stair jobs take us to Easthampton and Hadley, north to Hatfield, and west to Williamsburg and Westhampton too, with each one priced by the step.
Near Nashawannuck Pond, Easthampton staircases trade carpet for stained oak at $60 for each new tread.
Near Hadley Town Common, tired steps get sanded down and resealed for $50 each, with no tear-out needed.
Old Hatfield farmhouses along the Connecticut River get fresh oak treads scribed to fit crooked stringers.
In Haydenville, carpet-covered stairs become stained oak steps sitting on bright white painted risers.
Lake houses by Pine Island Lake swap tired steps for new oak treads matched to the upstairs hall.
