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Red Oak Gunstock Traditional Stair Tread Closed 42 in

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STCRGNOK-42
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Special Price $47.70 ea was $63.75 ea
Red Oak Gunstock Traditional Stair Tread Closed 42 in
Lead time is approximately 1 -2 weeks
Expected shipment date : 06/12/2026 to 06/16/2026
Categories: Traditional 1" Stair Treads, Closed (Box) Traditional Treads, In Stock Stair Treads and Risers
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We're one of the only stair companies utilizing a 100% solids UV-cured finish on our products. This finishing method offers the most durable finish on the market today!
Experience
We've been providing prefinished treads online to do-it-yourself, contractors, and building supply stores for over 15 years.
Complete Solutions
Besides stair treads, we can source and finish flooring, handrail, newel posts, and other wood products to make your project a complete success!
First-Grade Product
Quality is at the front of all our wood products.

Classic warmth at the most common residential stair width. This Gunstock prefinished Red Oak traditional stair tread is the standard-size, ready-to-install upgrade for new staircase construction and full tread replacement in the 42-inch width that fits most American homes. Zero finishing work after installation.

SPECS

  • Thickness: 1 inch | Width: 11-1/2 inch | Length: 42 inches | Closed (box) end

  • Nosing: 1-1/2 inch | Coved back edge

  • Finish: Prefinished Gunstock | Species: Red Oak | Janka: 1,290

  • Also available: 36 in ($57.43)

INSTALLATION NOTE

Remove existing tread. Loctite PL Premium adhesive + screws from below or 2-inch brad nails. Factory finished — no additional finishing required.

 

ColorGunstock
Unit Of Measureea
Width11-1/2 in
Color CodeGNOK
Length42 in
PrefinishedYes
ProfileTraditional Stair Tread Closed
Thickness1 in
Wood SpeciesRed Oak
Quickship ItemNo
Stain ColorRed Oak - Gunstock [F29]
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  1. Q:What is a traditional 1-inch stair tread and when should I use it?
    A:A traditional stair tread is 1" thick — the standard for new staircase construction or full replacements where existing treads are removed. Required by most US building codes for new builds. Use when existing treads are too damaged to install over, or when building a staircase from scratch.

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  2. Q:What does closed or box end mean on a stair tread?
    A:Closed (box) end means both sides of the tread are cut square with no decorative return nosing — it fits wall to wall with both ends hidden. The correct style when neither end of your staircase is open to the room. Most widely available in all species, sizes, and finishes

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  3. Q:Is 42 inches the most common residential stair width?
    A:42" is the most frequently ordered tread size in the US — typical for single-family homes built between the 1970s and 1990s. If you live in a standard residential home and are unsure of your stair width, 42" is a reasonable starting assumption. Always measure — but if your measurement falls between 40"–44", a 42" tread with minor trimming is usually the cleanest solution.

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  4. Q:How are traditional stair treads installed?
    A:Traditional installation requires removing the existing tread first: pry from below or cut the nosing and pull off stringers. Once removed, check stringer surface is flat and clean. New treads are installed with construction adhesive plus screws from below, or toe-nailed through the back edge. Return styles need additional care when fitting around baluster holes or open stringer ends. Carpentry-level project — many homeowners hire a stair carpenter for best results.

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  5. Q:Why is Red Oak the most popular species for stair treads?
    A:Red Oak accounts for over 50% of hardwood floors in US homes built before 2015, making it the natural match for most staircase upgrades. Janka hardness 1290 — handles residential traffic for decades. Open grain accepts stain evenly for consistent color matching to existing floors.

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  6. Q:What does Gunstock stain look like on Red Oak?
    A:Gunstock is a warm, medium-amber stain — rich golden-brown, reminiscent of rifle stock wood. On Red Oak it produces a warm tone with visible grain. One of the most popular stain colors for Red Oak floors and treads, closely matching many pre-2005 Red Oak floor finishes. Works best in traditional, transitional, and craftsman interiors.

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