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Here are some profiles of handrail and newel post configurations. Depending on the staircase will determine which parts and pieces you need whether it be post to post, or over the post. Here is a link to our Handrail and Newel Post.

I'm wondering how durable a wooden stair step is compared to the carpet we have now. We have two kids - one who rolls a rolling backup up the stairs every day - the carpet is horrible - and I can either replace the carpet, clean the carpet (which would require a miracle), or save money to redo the staircase in wood - I do not want to redo the staircase if it will just chip, and scrape, and scratch with repeated heavy use - - of course, we *could* be more careful with the backpack - but reality is reality... 

Installing a landing tread that transitions into carpet flooring is crucial in ensuring your staircase's seamless and professional look. Whether renovating your home or building a new one, a properly installed landing tread can enhance your stairs' aesthetic appeal and functionality. 

Our detailed instructions and practical tips will help create a beautiful, durable transition that complements your stair treads and carpeted areas

Our customers often ask us about a solution for covering the holes left by finish nails in stair treads after installation. Here is a quick look at how you can easily fill any nail holes left after your stair tread installation. 

Landing treads are only available with the groove for 3/4" flooring, but having a groove facing the landing tread is fairly common and not a problem. Simply insert a piece of spline between the two grooves to join the two together.

Our white hard maple treads offer you a superior product at a cut rate. Because of its high janka rating white hard maple is extremely difficult to scratch or scuff. Our white hard maple is now available in three stain colors and a natural (prefinished clear). 

For more information check out our white hard maple page 

Check out our beautiful exotic tigerwood treads! Tigerwood is know for its characteristic bold striping patterns and sleek overall look. Own this elequent species of wood and upgrade your home with tigerwood treads. Check out the tigerwood page for more information.

Polyurethane: Yellows, more durable, stronger odor, takes longer to dry, better for things you walk on, treads

Waterbourne / Water Based Finsih: clear, dries fast, not as durable, less odor, easier cleanup, better for decorative or stuff not walked on - risers, cove, handrail

So what's the right type of wood finish to use when finishing your new stair treads? We'll help you narrow the selection with a few pointers.

So your new stair treads have arrived and it's time to go shopping for supplies, so it's off to the big box store with your shopping list in hand

All wood changes color over time depending on its environment, exposure to sunlight, and other factors, but sunlight has the biggest influence on wood - especially exotic wood species like Brazilian Cherry, Santos Mahogany, and Tigerwood. Domestic species like American Cherry, Walnut, Oaks, Maple and Hickory all amber as well but typically to as lesser degree than the exotic ones.