Stair Treads and Nosing in Virginia
New tread surfaces, nosing and riser covers that carry the new floor up the stairs, cut to each step and fixed firmly with clean, even edges.
Finishing / Stair Treads and Nosing
What changes with stair treads and nosing
A new floor that stops at the bottom step leaves the job half done. Stairs are the most visible part of a two story house, and old carpet or worn treads give the age away right where guests look first.
We cover each existing step with a new tread surface and matching nosing, or wrap the steps in carpet. Every step is measured on its own, because no two are quite the same in an older house. Risers get a new face or fresh paint, and the result lines up with the floor at the top and bottom.
What the job includes
- Measuring each step, landing and the floor at the top and bottom
- Taking off old carpet, pad and staples from the stairs
- Cutting tread surfaces and nosing to fit each step
- Fixing treads and nosing with adhesive and fasteners for a firm step
- Riser covers or a fresh painted face on each riser
- Matching the nosing to the floor on the landing
Where it works in a home
Open stairs
Wood look treads that flow from the new plank floor below.
Closed stairs
Treads with painted risers for a crisp, light look in a narrow stairwell.
Carpeted stairs
Wrapped steps with new pad for a soft, quiet climb.
How the work goes
- 01
Strip
Old carpet, pad and staples removed, steps cleaned and checked.
- 02
Template
Each step measured or templated so the tread fits tight.
- 03
Fix
Treads and nosing glued and fastened, step by step from the bottom.
- 04
Face
Risers covered or painted and the landing nosing matched.
Getting the room ready
Plan another way up for a day if the house has a second stair, or schedule around the job. Keep pets and children off the stairs until we say the adhesive has set.
Living with it after we leave
Give the adhesive the full time we mention before the stairs see normal traffic, and keep pets off until then. After that, stairs need the same care as the floor they match: a soft broom or vacuum attachment for the treads, and a microfiber cloth for the nosing.
Stairs collect grit on the front edge of each step, so a quick pass from the top down once a week keeps the nosing looking sharp. If you choose painted risers, a soft sponge with mild soap takes off scuffs from shoes.
Questions about stair treads and nosing
If yours is not here, ask it on the form or by phone.
Do the treads match our new floor?
We order nosing and tread surfaces to match the plank or wood look on the landing so the stairs and floor read as one.
What about the handrail?
The handrail and balusters stay as they are. We work around them and keep them protected.
Can we keep carpet on the stairs?
Yes. Many people put plank downstairs and wrap the stairs in carpet. We can do either.
Will the stairs feel firm?
Each tread is glued and fastened to the step under it, so it feels solid and quiet when you walk on it.
Often booked together
Pick a material, we bring the samples
Tell us which rooms you want to change and what you are leaning toward. We set up a visit, measure, and put the plan in writing.