The most affordable left return option in the WoodStairCo range — and the most flexible. At $46.80, this unfinished Red Oak traditional left return stair tread finishes the open left end of your 42-inch staircase and accepts any stain color you choose — the exact stain on your existing floors included.
The lowest price entry point for an open-sided traditional staircase. Right for budget-conscious full staircase renovations, rental properties, and new construction projects where on-site staining is already in the plan.
SPECS:
Thickness: 1 inch | Width: 11-1/2 inch | Length: 42 inches
Return: Left end finished with wrapped nosing | Right end closed (box)
Nosing: 1-1/2 inch | Coved back edge
Finish: Unfinished | Species: Red Oak | Janka: 1,290
Also available: 48 in ($52.11)
INSTALLATION NOTE:
Remove existing tread. Loctite PL Premium adhesive + screws from below. Stain and finish after installation or pre-finish on sawhorses. Sand to 120-grit before staining.
STAIN / FINISH TIP:
The lowest-cost left return tread at WoodStairCo. Upgrade to prefinished — Red Oak Natural ($64.28), Gunstock ($87.08), or Saddle ($87.08) — if you want zero finishing work after installation. Order the Red Oak Stain Colors Sample Pack ($19.95) to confirm your stain match before applying to the full staircase.
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