Staircase Treads

If you live in a house or condo where you have an upstairs, you may know what staircase treads are. These are the tops of the each step that you step on as you move up the stairs.

The finished top of the step is known as the tread, while the tread is attached to an unfinished support board underneath, known as a sub-tread. This is the basic anatomy of the top of the step. The rising part of the step is called the riser. This is the finished part of the stair that is what you see between two steps. Staircase treads are very important for the aesthetic beauty of your staircase. There are many different types of staircase treads, so if you are looking to buy some for your staircase, do the research to see which would work best for you.

Cost of Having Staircase Treads Installed

Before you hire someone to install staircase treads for you, do research to determine which kind of staircase tread you want on your stairs. The installation is going to cost around a thousand dollars, depending on how many stairs you have and how much cutting of the treads the installers have to do. The more complicated the cuts (the more complicated the staircase), the more labor will have to be done to properly install the staircase treads. For this reason, take the time to figure out what kind you want and how complicated of an installation you are looking to pay for. If you are unsure how much work it would take to install the new staircase treads, call someone to your home to give you an estimate. You should be able to find someone locally to do the work for you by searching the internet or looking in the yellow pages. Either way, you should find the process of getting an estimate to be pain free.

What Kind of Staircase Treads to Get

You should look into what kinds of staircase treads you want installed prior to you calling someone for an estimate. The type of tread will affect the price. For wood treads, the installers will have to cut the wood to fit perfectly for your staircase. This can be difficult and time consuming. If you want carpeted treads, this too can be difficult, since it may require you to have wood treads laid down before the carpet is put on. If the sub-treads will work for the laying of carpet, this option may be cheaper. If you have children, sometimes it is recommended you go with carpeted treads, since this can be easier on their hands, elbows, and legs as they move up and down the stairs. Some people prefer wood staircase treads, since they have a more formal and classy look. In the end, you should choose staircase treads that will add to the décor you are trying to achieve in your home. Take the time to research the price and the type of staircase treads you want, so you are sure you will be happy with you choice!