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Red Oak Lowcountry Toffee Retro Stair Tread Closed 42 in

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RTCRB32-42
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Special Price $45.05 ea was $59.08 ea
Red Oak Lowcountry Toffee Retro Stair Tread Closed 42" wide - Prefinished and ready to install - No staining or finishing required.
Use for overlaying an existing closed staircase with a wall on both sides.
Lead time is approximately 1 -2 weeks
Expected shipment date : 06/16/2026 to 06/17/2026
Categories: Closed (Box) Retro 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!
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We've been providing prefinished treads online to do-it-yourself, contractors, and building supply stores for over 15 years.
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Besides stair treads, we can source and finish flooring, handrail, newel posts, and other wood products to make your project a complete success!
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Red Oak Lowcountry Toffee Retro Stair Tread Closed 11.5 in wide x 42 in long - shipped pre-stained in Lowcountry Toffee and then finished with our UV Cured Diamond Coat II - ready to be cut-to-size and installed as soon as you receive them.

Lowcountry Toffee is a warm caramel-brown, sitting between Butterscotch (warmer, more amber) and Lowcountry Cordial (deeper, more sophisticated). It evokes the natural aged honey of coastal hardwood with a warm, approachable finish that works in traditional, transitional, and Southern-style interiors.

Install this 42-inch prefinished retro tread over your existing step in 30–45 minutes- no demo, no contractor, no mess.

SPECS

• Thickness: 3/4 inch (retro)

• Width: 11-1/2 inch | Length: 42 inches

• Nosing: 1-1/2 inch | Closed (box) end

• Finish: Prefinished Lowcountry Toffee- warm caramel-brown factory stain + poly coat

• Species: Red Oak | Janka: 1,290

INSTALLATION NOTE

Loctite PL Premium adhesive + brad nailer at 6-inch intervals. 30–45 min. Allow 24 hours before foot traffic.

STAIN / FINISH TIP

Ready to install- no on-site finishing. For precise colour matching to existing floors, order the Red Oak Stain Colors Sample Pack ($19.95) to compare Toffee against your floor tone on real wood.

ColorLowcountry Toffee
Unit Of Measureea
Width11-1/2 in
Color CodeB32
Length42 in
PrefinishedYes
ProfileRetro Stair Tread Closed
Thickness3/4 in
Wood SpeciesRed Oak
Quickship ItemNo
Stain ColorRed Oak - Lowcountry Toffee [B32]
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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Q:What is the step-by-step process for installing a retro stair tread?
    A:Step 1: Measure existing tread width and trim retro tread to fit (1/16" gap each end). Step 2: Clean existing tread surface — remove staples, wax, debris. Step 3: Apply Loctite PL Premium adhesive in S-curves across entire back of tread. Step 4: Press firmly onto existing tread and nail with brad nailer at 6" intervals along front nosing and back edge. Step 5: Wipe excess adhesive. Allow 24 hours before walking on. Time per tread: 30–45 minutes.

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  5. Q:What is the difference between retro risers and traditional risers?
    A:Retro risers are designed to install over existing risers — same concept as retro treads. Traditional risers (3/4" thick) are used in new construction or when replacing the full stair assembly. Retro risers are the correct pairing for retro tread installations; traditional risers pair with traditional tread replacements.

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  6. Q:What is the difference between Lowcountry Toffee and Lowcountry Cordial?
    A:Toffee is lighter and warmer- a caramel-brown with honey undertones. Cordial is deeper and more sophisticated- a medium-dark brown with golden undertones. Both are part of the Lowcountry collection, inspired by aged coastal hardwood. Use the Red Oak Stain Colors Sample Pack to compare both on real wood.

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  7. Q:What floors does Lowcountry Toffee match?
    A:Toffee pairs well with medium-tone floors in the caramel, honey-brown, and warm tan range. It is a good match for Provincial, Country White, and natural oak floors with a warm aged finish.

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  8. Q:Is Lowcountry Toffee available in other tread lengths?
    A:Yes- Lowcountry Toffee is available in 36 in, 42 in, 48 in, 54 in, 60 in, and 72 in closed retro treads. Search woodstairco.com for 'Lowcountry Toffee retro' for all sizes and styles.

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  9. Q:Does cove moulding need to match the tread stain colour?
    A:Not strictly, but a matching or closely-toned cove moulding gives the most seamless result. Butterscotch D34 Cove Moulding ($10.30) works well with Toffee treads. Alternatively, unfinished Red Oak Cove Moulding ($3.60) can be stained on-site to an exact match.

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