Stair Treads
Solid Red Oak Stair Tread
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Solid Red Oak Stair Tread with Return
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Solid Maple Stair Tread
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Solid Maple Stair Tread with Return
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Solid White Oak Stair Tread
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Comparison table
Quickly compare species, appearance, and best uses to find the right stair tread for your project.
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Pronounced grain, traditional look |
Tighter grain, more modern look |
Very smooth, subtle grain, clean look |
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Hard |
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Stains very well |
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Stair Tread FAQs
What wood species are available for stair treads?
What wood species are available for stair treads?
We offer solid wood stair treads in Red Oak, White Oak, and Maple. Each species has a different grain pattern and appearance, allowing you to match your stair treads to your flooring, trim, or interior design.
Are the stair treads finished or unfinished?
Are the stair treads finished or unfinished?
Our stair treads are unfinished and ready for final sanding and finishing. This allows you to apply your own stain, clear coat, or paint to match your flooring, railing, or interior woodwork.
What is the difference between a stair tread and a stair tread with return?
What is the difference between a stair tread and a stair tread with return?
A standard stair tread is used when both sides of the staircase are enclosed by walls. A stair tread with return is used for open staircases where one end of the tread is visible, providing a finished edge on the exposed side.
What are the dimensions of your stair treads?
What are the dimensions of your stair treads?
Our solid wood stair treads are 1-1/16" thick and 11-1/2" deep. Lengths vary by product, and all stair treads are designed for standard residential stair construction.
Which wood species is best for stair treads?
Which wood species is best for stair treads?
Red Oak is a traditional choice with a strong grain pattern, White Oak has a tighter grain and modern appearance, and Maple has a smooth grain that is ideal for painted or clear finished stairs. The best choice depends on your flooring, design style, and finishing plans.
Are solid wood stair treads better than veneer stair treads?
Are solid wood stair treads better than veneer stair treads?
Solid wood stair treads are thicker, more durable, and can be sanded and refinished over time, making them a long-term solution for stair construction and renovations.
Solid Wood Stair Treads – Red Oak, White Oak & Maple
Our solid wood stair treads are made from high-quality hardwood and are designed for both new stair construction and stair renovation projects. We offer stair treads in Red Oak, White Oak, and Maple, three of the most common hardwood species used in residential stair building due to their strength, durability, and finishing versatility.
All stair treads are unfinished and ready for final sanding and finishing, allowing you to stain, clear coat, or paint the treads to match your flooring, railing, or interior trim. Solid wood stair treads are a long-lasting solution and can be refinished over time, making them ideal for high-traffic areas like staircases.
Our stair treads are 1-1/16" thick and 11-1/2" deep, suitable for standard residential stair construction. We offer both standard stair treads and stair treads with returns, which are used for open staircases where one end of the tread is exposed and requires a finished edge.
Solid Wood vs Engineered Stair Treads
Solid wood stair treads are thicker and more durable than veneer or engineered stair treads. They can be sanded and refinished over time, making them a long-term solution for staircases that see daily use.
Engineered or veneer stair treads may be less expensive initially, but solid wood stair treads offer better longevity, durability, and refinishing capability.
