Oak Stair Treads

Stair Treads in general serve three purposes besides providing the structural integrity of your stairs.

They protect the stairs from wear and tear, function as decor as many stair treads are made from beautiful materials like hardwoods and decorative carpet, and make the stairs safer by making them less slippery.

Oak stair treads fulfill two of those roles, making the stairs more attractive and to a lesser extent protecting the underlying stairs from wear and tear. Contrast this to some other types or stair treads, for example rubber stair treads, where the non slip quality is essential.

Wooden stair treads are typically used for economical reasons. The structural framework of the stairs is made with construction grade materials, for example plywood and other less expensive materials than hardwood. The beautiful and more expensive wood you use for the surface is now just on the surface, often just 1" thick, saving significant money without compromising strength or quality.

The fine woods you have chosen for the wooden stairway treads that show, have been downsized to maybe 1" or perhaps a bit more in thickness, again saving significant dollars.

Oak stair treads are popular and available both finished and unfinished. Unfinished stair treads can be stained and finished to blend with most any decor.

There are several types of wood stair treads:

Regular treads which are often 1" think, although thicker versions or 1 1/2" or 2" are available, and any custom size can be ordered too.

Winder treads are used where the staircase changes direction. They come in a number of standard sizes.

Curved treads, usually custom cut for curved stair cases where the stairs are non standard shapes and sizes.

Landing treads are the stair part used at the top of stairways and also along balconies.

Wooden stair treads can also be used to refinish existing staircases. Usually so called "replacement treads" are used for this purpose and are normally thinner, for example 1/2" thick. Check local building codes may have requirements on differences in allowable stair heights.

Oak stair treads are economical compared to many other woods like cherry, black walnut, and mahogany, as well as beautiful and durable.