Replacing Stair Treads
The old wood stairs in my brownstone are in solid shape but are made of carpet grade wood. Because I would like to have nice wood treads without carpet the contractor suggested refacing (?) the treads and risers with upgraded wood instead of replacing the risers and treads. I think it works like this http://www.woodsthebest.com/Stairs/wood-stairs-treads.htm…
The old wood stairs in my brownstone are in solid shape but are made of carpet grade wood. Because I would like to have nice wood treads without carpet the contractor suggested refacing (?) the treads and risers with upgraded wood instead of replacing the risers and treads. I think it works like this
http://www.woodsthebest.com/Stairs/wood-stairs-treads.htm
Does anyone have experience with this and can you share the up and downsides of refacing instead of replacing? (pun intended)
Do the stairs squeak?
Is the height difference a problem?
What kind of wood did you use.
Thanks!
I went with someone other than Soxco and was sorry, but he was SO EXPENSIVE (more than twice any of the other estimates). The answer to your question (in our case) is that the stairs look totally different than the old molding and frame and we are now planning to carpet them. So I would suggest going with Soxco or Heights Woodworking and get the best.
Soxco just did mine and I am very happy. He replaced the risers and the treads. so if you do that route i would give Antoon a call
Marty or others who have gotten new risers,
How do the new treads look with the old stair case frame? The walls and banister are 110 years old and lumpy with paint and usage. I love the bumbs and age so I don’t want to smooth out and replace. My fear is that the new treads will look silly with the old walls and banister.
Thoughts?
Ity is always better in my view to replace the treads as one never knows what problems are lurking below that should probably be dealth with during a rehab on this type. It’s just a better job. Might want to have a look at our website http://www.thestairrepairexperts.com
-Marty