Traditional Treads and Risers

Traditional stair treads and risers are made for replacing old stair parts or building a staircase, not simply covering an existing tread. WoodStairCo traditional treads are 1 in thick all the way through, with traditional 3/4 in risers available to complete the vertical face of each step. Choose closed box, left return, right return, double return, prefinished, unfinished, or pre-primed white options based on your project.

Traditional stair treads and risers are full replacement stair parts used when old stairs are removed or a new staircase is built. Traditional treads are 1 in thick all the way through, while traditional risers are 3/4 in. Choose them for structural replacement, not stair refacing.

What Traditional Stair Treads and Risers Are Used For

Traditional stair treads and risers are used when the existing stair parts are being removed or when a new staircase is being built. The tread forms the horizontal walking surface, while the riser covers the vertical face between two steps. WoodStairCo traditional treads are 1 in thick all the way through, and traditional 3/4 in risers are made to pair with them. This category is different from retro treads and risers, which reface an existing staircase instead of replacing the old tread. Use this page when your project calls for full replacement stair parts, not a simple overlay.

Traditional vs Retro Stair Treads

Traditional and retro stair treads solve different installation needs. Traditional stair treads are 1 in full replacement treads, so they are used when the old tread is removed or when stairs are being built. Retro treads are 3/4 in overlay treads made to cover an existing staircase. That distinction matters because the wrong product can affect fit, stair height, and installation planning. If the original stair structure stays in place, review retro treads and risers. If the old tread is coming out, traditional treads are usually the right starting point.

Choose the Right Style, Species, and Finish

Choose the traditional tread style by looking at which sides of the stair are open. Closed box traditional treads fit stairs enclosed by walls. Left return traditional treads have a finished left edge, right return traditional treads have a finished right edge, and double return stair treads have finished returns on both sides. Pair treads with traditional 3/4 in risers for a cleaner finished stair face. Then choose the finish path. WoodStairCo offers prefinished stair treads, unfinished stair treads, stain colors, wood samples, and custom stain matching from a flooring sample on job-lot quantities.

Why WoodStairCo

WoodStairCo is a dedicated stair manufacturer and a pioneer of the prefinished stair tread. For applicable solid wood products, the company uses 100% solid FAS / Select Grade lumber with no veneers and no finger-joints. Prefinished options use a 100% solids, UV-cured aluminum oxide finish and are ready to install out of the box. We can also match custom stain colors from a sample on job-lot quantities.

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