Can you use hardwood flooring for stair treads?
Both customers asked whether or not they could use their hardwood flooring on their stairway as treads, which is a question we are commonly asked. The short answer to this is yes you can. In the case of stairs, flooring is used cover the rough, plywood treads but with an overhang called a nosing.
How much do hardwood stair treads cost?
A single hardwood stair tread ranges from $35 to $50 on average. You could pay $20 on the low end for treads and $160 on the high end. Thicker treads and higher quality woods raise the price.
What should stair treads be made of?
Ideal woods for such treads include cherry, walnut, maple, beech, teak and oak. Painted treads can be constructed from these hardwoods but may also include less expensive poplar and paint- or stain-grade pine.
How much do oak stair treads cost?
A typical install of unfinished red oak consisting of 12 treads and 13 risers ranges from $500-$800. This price range is also based on what type of riser is used. If our primed white risers are used the cost is generally in the lower range of the price spectrum.
How much does it cost to carpet 13 stairs?
Carpet installation costs $2 to $8 per square foot to replace. New carpet prices are $1 to $5 per square foot and the labor cost to install carpet is $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot….Carpet installation cost.
| Location | Average cost to install |
|---|---|
| 2,000 sq. ft. house* | $2,100 – $9,000 |
| Flight of 13 stairs | $150 – $600 |
What is the best wood to use for stair treads?
– Mahogany – African Mahogany – Birch – Red Oak – White Oak – Ash – Cypress – American Cherry – Brazillian Cherry
How to make wood stairs treads for cheap?
– Use a circular saw to cut the risers to length of each tread. – Secure the riser to the stringers with wood screws . Think about using a wood adhesive first for a more secure hold. – As you install one riser, position and fasten the corresponding tread. – Carefully climb to the next riser. Repeat until finished.
Where can I buy new stair treads?
– Cut a notch along the bottom of each stringer for space to position it over a pressure-treated 2 x 4 cut of lumber. – Use common joist hangers to attach the stringer securely to the upper tier. – Wedge the 2 x 4 between the bottom notches and secure it with wood screws.
How to install wooden stair treads?
Measure up from the ground both inside and outside corners of the staircase.