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Why is a professional stair tread installation so important?
We don’t give much thought to stairs unless we’re building a new home or remodeling an existing one and, while the Internet is full of DIY information, it is best to hire a professional service for this meets requirements for code.
Professional Installed Floors, has been in business since 1986. A veteran-owned, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) -member and green-certified company, we're often sought out by Atlanta homeowners and designers.
Whether you want a stair tread replacement, or to install them from scratch, give us a call today! We service Marietta, Canton, Woodstock, Jasper, and Ellijay, GA from our mobile showroom. Be sure to ask about our in-home measuring.
Professional Installed Floors, has been in business since 1986. A veteran-owned, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) -member and green-certified company, we're often sought out by Atlanta homeowners and designers.
Whether you want a stair tread replacement, or to install them from scratch, give us a call today! We service Marietta, Canton, Woodstock, Jasper, and Ellijay, GA from our mobile showroom. Be sure to ask about our in-home measuring.
First things first: What is a stair structure?
There are two main parts: the tread, which is the horizontal platform on which we walk (sometimes called a run) and the riser, a vertical element in a set of stairs that forms the space between one step and the next.
Risers can be closed or left open, such as what you might see on the basement or deck stairs.
There are also other terms you should know: landings, the platform between two sets of stairs--you often see this on train platforms. The nosing is the tread overhang. You aren’t required to have one, but you are required to have a tread at least 11-inches deep if you don’t.
If the two don’t follow measurement requirements, the stairs will be difficult to walk up and down, and it won’t be very safe. Risers should be at least 7-¾ inches high and the trade at least 10 to 11-inches high.
Please know, however, there may be different requirements in different parts of the country, as well as variations on winding and circular staircases. This is a big reason why you should hire a professional to do this job.
Risers can be closed or left open, such as what you might see on the basement or deck stairs.
There are also other terms you should know: landings, the platform between two sets of stairs--you often see this on train platforms. The nosing is the tread overhang. You aren’t required to have one, but you are required to have a tread at least 11-inches deep if you don’t.
If the two don’t follow measurement requirements, the stairs will be difficult to walk up and down, and it won’t be very safe. Risers should be at least 7-¾ inches high and the trade at least 10 to 11-inches high.
Please know, however, there may be different requirements in different parts of the country, as well as variations on winding and circular staircases. This is a big reason why you should hire a professional to do this job.
Can you replace stair treads?
Yes, but we need to clarify repair and replacement. If a tread is broken or has any structural damage or if you suspect they need to be brought up to code, call a professional.
Sometimes replacement means overlay which is slightly smaller than the tread; when there's no structural damage, but looks faded, worn or scratched. Overlays come in a variety of materials, including naturals, synthetics, and anti-slip.
If you choose a carpet overlay and it curls over the nose of the tread, best to hire a carpet installer.
Sometimes replacement means overlay which is slightly smaller than the tread; when there's no structural damage, but looks faded, worn or scratched. Overlays come in a variety of materials, including naturals, synthetics, and anti-slip.
If you choose a carpet overlay and it curls over the nose of the tread, best to hire a carpet installer.