Treads, Risers and Nosing
Existing trim can affect the usable tread profile. During the Clarke Avenue walkthrough, match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
Existing trim can affect the usable tread profile. During the Clarke Avenue walkthrough, match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
In Historic Richmond Town, check where the treads meet skirt boards or balusters before deciding on risers and trim. Retaining trim can limit the thickness or shape of the new tread.
Bring stair measurements into the estimate for Richmondtown. We can measure the full run and both landings once the rooms have been measured.
Bring up coverage when reviewing your Richmondtown scope. Ask which hardwood stairs work is covered and what maintenance the materials require.



Measure the full run and both landings. In Richmondtown, ask which preparation, materials, and transitions are included in the written scope.
For a home with an older stair and floorboards laid around a landing near Richmond Road, measure the riser and landing with the proposed flooring assembly in mind. A bulky edge can interfere with the transition at the top. Review that detail while the existing surface is still in place.
Bring up the new treads when we review the rooms in Richmondtown. Photograph wear and movement at the outer edges.
Removing carpet may reveal work beyond a simple refinish. Before the visit, assess the surface under old stain or carpet.
Compare the edge shape with the finished floor above. In Richmondtown, choose a nosing that fits the adjoining landing before committing to the plan.
Changes to the landing can affect the first and last riser. For the Richmondtown estimate, include the finished height of every planned layer.
At the Richmondtown visit, view samples on the stair in its normal light. Different wood species may need separate samples.
Walk the stair with the crew after the scope is complete. Follow up with the crew about how to review movement, surface finish and transition edges.