Red Oak Natural (Prefinished Clear) Landing Tread 48 in

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.

A:Prefinished Natural (Clear) means the tread is factory-coated with a clear protective finish that shows the natural wood color with no stain pigment. For Red Oak: warm honey-amber. For White Oak: pale grey-beige. The aluminum oxide UV-cured polyurethane is applied at the factory for superior durability. Ready to install immediately — no additional finishing required.

A:36" is the standard minimum width for townhomes, condos, basement staircases, and older homes. Most US residential building codes require a minimum 36" clear stair width. If measuring a tight staircase — townhouse, older colonial, or basement — 36" treads will typically fit. Always measure wall to wall before ordering.

A:Landing treads install the same way as retro treads: clean the landing edge, apply Loctite PL Premium adhesive to the back, press firmly into position, and secure with a brad nailer. Landing treads are typically 5-1/4" wide and cover only the front edge of the landing — not the full landing surface. Installation time: 15–20 minutes per landing tread.

A:A landing tread is installed on the staircase landing — the flat platform between flights or at the top. Unlike a stair tread, a landing tread is typically flush on all sides since it covers only the front edge of the landing. Typically 5-1/4" wide. Available in the same species and stain colors as stair treads for a matched look. Significantly less expensive than full stair treads — $14–$57 per piece.