Treads, Risers and Nosing
In Main Street, match the edge shape to how the stair turns before deciding on tread selection. Existing trim can affect the usable tread profile.
In Main Street, match the edge shape to how the stair turns before deciding on tread selection. Existing trim can affect the usable tread profile.
If risers and trim comes up at your Southpoint Park address, decide whether existing risers will stay. Note where the old surface will stay.
Measure the full run and both landings while the existing floor is still visible in the Roosevelt Island Tramway terminal. Then record any differences between individual steps.
Before work starts near Main Street, review the terms for the crew’s hardwood stairs work. Keep any product documents with the signed estimate.



Measure the full run and both landings. In Roosevelt Island, ask which preparation, materials, and transitions are included in the written scope.
For an apartment with a shared corridor and a fixed entrance threshold near the Roosevelt Island Tramway terminal, confirm building access and allowed underlayment before selecting the floor. Different wood species may need separate samples. Review that detail while the existing surface is still in place.
Compare the edge shape with the finished floor above. In Roosevelt Island, 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 Roosevelt Island estimate, include the finished height of every planned layer.
At the Roosevelt Island 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.
Bring up the tread selection when we review the rooms in Roosevelt Island. Match the edge shape to how the stair turns.
New coverings can affect the finished rise at the first or last step. Before the visit, measure the full run and both landings.