Treads, Risers and Nosing
Review tread sizes, riser faces and nosing profiles as a complete Whitestone stair assembly. Agree on all parts before placing an order.
Review tread sizes, riser faces and nosing profiles as a complete Whitestone stair assembly. Agree on all parts before placing an order.
Bring tread samples beside your Whitestone landing floor. Compare wood grain and finish with retained rails before you order materials.
A quiet step depends on the stair structure, not just its surface. Review Whitestone movement and the fastening method before covering.
Obtain the one-year stair installation terms with the written scope. For Whitestone work, keep component and care instructions together.



We inspect the wood and support first. Sound existing hardwood can sometimes be refinished, while damaged or unsuitable treads may need replacement. For a property near Cross Island Parkway, include a photo from the doorway.
The new finish changes the measured rise where the stairs meet the floors. Check both ends of the flight before selecting a tread assembly. Point out where an entrance that gets wet shoes meets the surrounding floor.
We measure the landing and floor material as part of the stair estimate. Bring the floor sample so the color and thickness can be reviewed together. Bring the details about a low door sweep over the new planks to the Whitestone estimate.
Movement can come from the tread or from its support. We identify what needs securing before fitting new wood. Near Francis Lewis Park, show the estimator an entrance that gets wet shoes.
Compare tread and floor samples under the same lighting. Species, grain and finish can make a visible difference even with the same stain. Mention a low door sweep over the new planks when you schedule a visit in Whitestone.
Discuss the household’s normal route between floors. Access depends on the work sequence and drying instructions for the finish. For a property near Cross Island Parkway, include a photo from the doorway.
Exposed ends and corners need their own measurements. Tell us which sides will remain visible and what rail or trim stays in place. Point out where an entrance that gets wet shoes meets the surrounding floor.
Count every step and include photographs of turns and landings. The written estimate can then distinguish materials, preparation and fitting. Bring the details about a low door sweep over the new planks to the Whitestone estimate.