Custom wood stair treads.
Made for every step.

Custom stair treads that turn an everyday transition into one of the home’s strongest architectural features.

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Solid wood stair treads on a finished staircase Solid white oak · Open-riser stairs
Solid wood Authentic grain & feel
About 3 weeks Typical production
Custom sizes Built for your stair
Five species Distinct design options

A staircase worth noticing

Make every step part of the design.

Stairs connect more than floors—they sit in some of the most visible parts of a home. Solid wood treads bring natural warmth, visual rhythm, and lasting substance to traditional staircases and contemporary open-riser designs.

Design your stair treads

Made around the architecture—not pulled from a shelf.

The right tread depends on your stair construction, dimensions, species, finish, and installation details. We’ll help you organize them.

01

Wood species

Choose walnut, white oak, sapele, hard maple, or hickory to coordinate with floors, cabinetry, and other woodwork.

02

Dimensions

Length, depth, and thickness are made around the staircase, including substantial profiles for open-riser designs.

03

Stair type

Plan for traditional closed risers, modern open risers, landings, winders, or other project-specific conditions.

04

Edge detail

Clean eased edges suit modern stairs, while nosing and return details can support more traditional designs.

05

Finish

Use a clear finish, oil finish, or custom stain to coordinate with nearby floors, rails, and millwork.

06

Coordination

Consistent grain, color, and layout help individual treads read as one intentional staircase.

Plan before production

The best stair treads begin with accurate information.

Small dimensional differences matter across an entire stair run. We help identify the measurements and conditions needed before the wood reaches the shop.

  1. 01
    Confirm the stair structure

    Open-riser, closed-riser, housed, and steel-supported stairs can require different tread details.

  2. 02
    Measure each condition

    Width, depth, thickness, returns, notches, landings, and wall conditions all affect fabrication.

  3. 03
    Approve the finish direction

    Samples help coordinate the new treads with flooring, railings, cabinetry, and the room’s overall palette.

Choose your character

Choose the wood for your custom stair treads.

Walnut

Deep brown color and expressive grain for a dramatic staircase.

White Oak

Quiet warmth and linear grain for modern and transitional homes.

Sapele

Rich reddish-brown color with elegant ribbon-like figure.

Maple & Hickory

Choose refined brightness or bold natural contrast.

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Every step, made for its setting.

From sculptural open risers to tailored traditional stairs, custom dimensions let the wood follow the architecture.

Modern open-riser staircase with custom wood stair treads
White oak · Open-riser stair

Common questions

Before you choose.

Are the treads solid wood?

Yes. They are custom-made from solid wood rather than a thin decorative veneer over a manufactured core.

Can you make treads for floating stairs?

Yes. Open-riser and floating stair projects require careful coordination with the stair structure and attachment method before dimensions are finalized.

Can the finish match my flooring?

We can develop a custom stain direction, but natural variation means an exact match is rarely realistic. A coordinated sample is the best approval method.

What is the typical lead time?

Custom stair treads are generally available in approximately three weeks after dimensions and finish selections are approved. Project complexity and lumber availability can affect timing.

Your next step

Let’s clarify the staircase before you order.

Bring drawings, measurements, inspiration, or photos of the existing stair. We’ll help identify the details needed to move forward confidently.

15 minutes · Phone call · Free

Stair Tread Selection Call

Talk through species, sizes, stair type, finish, and your best next step.

No pressure. Just useful guidance.

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