Treads, Risers and Nosing
In Roxbury, we remove the carpet, tack strips and staples, test the stringers for movement and anchor any loose step before the oak goes down.
In Roxbury, we remove the carpet, tack strips and staples, test the stringers for movement and anchor any loose step before the oak goes down.
The carpenters on your stairs work for Brazil Floors and hold a license, insurance and NWFA certification. Nobody from another firm comes in.
Treads are measured one at a time, since even handsome antique staircases are seldom square. Each piece is cut for its own step.
Across Roxbury, labor on every tread and riser is warranted for a year from the day the stairs reopen, and the oak carries the maker's warranty.



One new oak step costs $60, with tread, riser, nosing, stain and labor included. Refinishing a stair or laying laminate over it costs $50.
Yes. Each tread is cut to its own opening, which suits the crooked, narrow flights in older Roxbury houses.
One flight typically takes a day, and the finish cures overnight.
The treads receive your floor's stain and finish, so the color keeps going up the staircase.
Yes, along with the pad and staples, and we price the removal at your free visit.
We install the treads and risers and then reset your balusters. A new railing is a separate quote.
Labor is paid when the crew starts and the wood when it shows up. Booking online saves $250.
Carpenters on the Brazil Floors payroll, with a one year warranty on labor.