Wood Stair Treads – Three Reasons Why Homeowners Install Wooden Treads

 

There are many reasons for purchasing wood stair treads for the different wood flooring and laminate designs available. You can even install them yourself without the cost of hiring an expensive handyman. Choose a durable hardwood material for your treads, so you won’t have to replace rotten or damaged timber in a hurry. You can create a great impression with wood stair treads, whether your house is old or new.

 

Here are three reasons to install wooden treads in your home:

 

 

You can go for an economical hardwood option like poplar, beech, ash, red oak or hickory. In the mid-priced range you can purchase white oak, hard maple, cherry or walnut treads. Luxury hardwood options include mahogany and birch. To avoid the inconvenience of having to stay off the stairs for a few days while the finish seals, you can order your treads pre-finished.

 

 

Stair treads have six main styles. There’s the closed tread, which has either a full wall or a knee wall on both ends. Then there are left hand open stair treads, which intersect a wall or knee wall on the right side and are open on the left. Right hand open stair treads are the exact opposite. There are also double side open treads, starter steps and oversized stair treads.

 

 

Begin by measuring the stairs to get an exact calculation of how large each new stair tread should be. It’s important to be accurate so as to avoid any gaps in the stairs. Take time to prep each stair tread with a strong bonding agent to ensure a tight seal below. Once the adhesive is down, carefully fit each stair tread onto the existing frame and secure it with a hammer and nails.